Fill in the blanks:
The spirit of sportsmanship is, in fact, the______________ of all maladies that____________ the world today.

Correct option is D

· Explanation:
· The sentence suggests sportsmanship as a cure for global issues. "Panacea" (a universal remedy) fits as a metaphor for a cure-all solution, while "afflict" (to cause suffering) refers to problems impacting the world.
· Meanings of Correct Answers:
· Panacea: A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases. Hindi meaning: सर्व-रोग नाशक या सार्वभौमिक समाधान
· Afflict: To cause pain or suffering. Hindi meaning: कष्ट देना या पीड़ा देना
· Other Options:
· Remedy, bother: "Remedy" is suitable but lacks universality, and "bother" is too mild for serious issues.
· Solution, trouble: "Solution" is appropriate but lacks the universal tone of "panacea," and "trouble" lacks severity.
· Medicament, persecute: "Medicament" (medicine) is too literal, and "persecute" (oppress) does not fit general suffering.
· The answer "panacea, afflict" best reflects sportsmanship as a cure for global ailments.