Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks.
If we wish to _______ a democratic country, we must __________ to our constitution.

Correct option is C

The correct option to fill in the blanks is "remain, adhere."
Explanation:
· Remain means to continue being in a particular state or condition (Hindi: "बने रहना").
· Adhere means to follow or stick to something strictly (Hindi: "पालन करना").
Correct Sentence:
· If we wish to remain a democratic country, we must adhere to our constitution.
Incorrect Options:
· (a) Govern, fasten – "Fasten" does not fit.
· (b) Uphold, lead – "Lead" does not fit in context.
· (d) Continue, hold – "Hold" is incorrect in this context.