Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
In order to maintain good governance, every government servant must be held ______ for his/her decisions.

The correct word to fill in the blank is "accountable".
Explanation:
· The sentence discusses responsibility in governance.
· "Accountable" (adjective) means being responsible for decisions.
Grammatical rule used:
· "Held + adjective" (e.g., held responsible, held accountable) is the correct structure.
Example:
· Every officer must be held accountable for their actions.
Meanings of other options:
· Irresponsible: Not responsible (opposite meaning).
· Unaccountable: Not required to explain actions (incorrect).
· Flexible: Adaptable, not related to responsibility.