Select the meaningful and correctly spelt word from the given options to fill in the blank.

The colourful procession was the last item to be performed in the ___________.

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SSC CHSL Exam 2023 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 10 Aug, 2023 Shift 3)

Answer 1

The correct answer is: Pageantry

Key Points

The word 'pageantry' refers to a spectacular display, especially in a public event or ceremony. (एक शानदार प्रदर्शन, विशेषकर किसी सार्वजनिक कार्यक्रम या समारोह में)
It is spelt correctly.
- Example: The royal wedding was a dazzling display of pageantry and tradition.
In the context of the sentence, "The colourful procession was the last item to be performed in the pageantry," the word "pageantry" fits well.
It refers to a spectacular display or ceremony, often involving a parade or procession, aligning with the description of the colourful procession being the final event.

Thus, option 3 is the correct answer.

Additional Information

Peasantry refers to the rural or agricultural population of a country. (किसी देश की ग्रामीण या कृषि जनसंख्या)
- Example: The village's prosperity depended on the hard work of the peasantry in the fields.