Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The nationalists followed a policy of non-violence to make their ______ successful.

Correct option is B

The correct option to fill in the blank is "struggle."
· Struggle: Refers to making strenuous or violent efforts in the face of difficulties or opposition.
· In the context of the sentence, "The nationalists followed a policy of non-violence to make their ______ successful," the word ‘struggle’ fits well as it conveys the effort and resistance aspect of their campaign for independence or change.
· Example: Gandhi emphasized that the struggle for independence must be nonviolent, using the term to describe a prolonged fight for a cause.
· Meanings of other given options:
· encounter: Typically a meeting, especially one that is unplanned, unexpected, or brief.
· politics: The activities associated with the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power.
· speeches: Formal addresses or discourses delivered to an audience.