Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:
______ the steady drizzle, the Rath Yatra procession left the temple gate exactly on time.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Notwithstanding
Complete sentence: Notwithstanding the steady drizzle, the Rath Yatra procession left the temple gate exactly on time. The drizzle could have delayed the procession, but it still left on time.
| Option | Used to show | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Notwithstanding (answer) | in spite of: something happens even though another thing could have stopped it | Notwithstanding the long power cut, the students finished their practical exam. |
| (2) Owing to | because of | The match was called off owing to bad light. |
| (3) Barring | except for, or unless something happens | Barring two students, the whole class passed the test. |
| (4) Instead of | in place of something else | Meera drank buttermilk instead of cold drinks. |