In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. India remains one of the most ethnically diverse countries in the world. (1)______ from its many religions and sects, India (2)______ home to innumerable castes and tribes, as well (3)______ to more than a dozen major and (4)______ of minor linguistic groups from (5)______ language families unrelated to one another. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

Explanation

The correct answer is 'several'. Key Points The given sentence 'of minor linguistic groups from (5)______ language families unrelated to one another. ' requires an appropriate word from the given options to be filled in the blank. Let us understand the meanings of the given options: Several means separate or distinct from one another, more than two but fewer than many. Abundant means existing in very large quantities; more than enough. Quite means completely; very. Moderate means kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits. From the above-given meanings, the marked option 'several' fits well in the given blank as it explains the given context. Thus, the correct answer is option 1.