Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The minister reached the venue of the programme before time which __________ wonder and awe among the organisers.

Correct option is C

The correct option to fill in the blank is (c) created.
Explanation of correct answer:
The correct verb to express the generation of “wonder and awe” is “created”. It denotes the act of producing or bringing into existence a feeling or condition. (उत्पन्न करना)
Example: His sudden appearance created excitement in the crowd.
Explain why other options are incorrect:
· (a) Strengthened – To make stronger; does not fit the context of generating an emotion. (मजबूत करना)
· (b) Draped – To cover or adorn with cloth; irrelevant to emotional response. (ढंकना या सजाना)
· (d) Lagged – To move slowly or fall behind; completely unrelated. (पीछे रह जाना)