Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The skill of execution is viewed as inseparable from art, and mastery of technical problems is a ______ for producing expressive interpretations.

Correct option is D

The correct option to fill in the blank is (d) precondition.
Explanation:
A precondition is something that must happen or be true before another thing can happen. In the context of the sentence, mastery of technical problems is necessary before one can produce expressive interpretations.
Precondition (पूर्व शर्त): A condition that must be fulfilled before something else can occur.
Example: Fluency in English is a precondition for this international job.
Meanings of other given options and why they are incorrect:
· (a) Parasite – An organism that lives off another (परजीवी) – contextually incorrect.
· (b) Premonition – A strong feeling about a future event (पूर्वाभास) – not related.
· (c) Percussion – Musical instruments like drums or the act of striking (वाद्य) – irrelevant here.