Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank
Tagore and Gandhi were undoubtedly the two outstanding and _________ figures of India in the first half of twentieth century.

Correct option is A

The correct option to fill in the blank is (a) dominating.
Explanation:
The sentence refers to two influential leaders in Indian history. The adjective “dominating” means influential, powerful, or commanding. (प्रभावशाली या प्रमुख)
Example:
Einstein was a dominating figure in the world of science.
Other options and why incorrect:
· (b) Activating – means triggering a process (सक्रिय करना) – not suitable for a person
· (c) Resuming – restarting something (फिर से शुरू करना) – grammatically and contextually incorrect
· (d) Appreciating – showing gratitude (प्रशंसा करना) – not describing a person’s influence