Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option: Among all the economists on the committee, Riya was regarded as the ___ in interpreting macroeconomic trends.

Explanation

The correct option is (a) best. The phrase “Among all the economists” clearly compares Riya with the entire group, so we require the superlative degree of the adjective “good.” The correct superlative form is best. (Hindi meaning: सबसे अच्छा) Example: Among all the candidates, she is the best at data interpretation. Why other options are incorrect: Option (b) better: Comparative degree is used for comparing two, not “among all.” (Hindi meaning: और बेहतर) Option (c) most better: Double comparison is grammatically incorrect because “better” is already comparative. (Hindi meaning: सबसे बेहतर as a phrase, but incorrect form here) Copyright © 2026 Adda247 Option (d) more best: “Best” is already superlative; adding “more” is incorrect. (Hindi meaning: और सबसे अच्छा but incorrect) So the correct answer is (a)