Fill in the blank with the appropriate word from the options given:
At the Gir sanctuary, the old lion shook its thick golden ______ and gave a deep roar.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → mane
Complete sentence: At the Gir sanctuary, the old lion shook its thick golden mane and gave a deep roar.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Main | a large pipe that carries water or gas under the ground (as a noun) | A burst water main flooded the street near our school. |
| (2) Mean | the average of a set of numbers (as a noun) | The mean of 4, 6 and 8 is 6. |
| (3) Mane (answer) | the long, thick hair on the neck of a lion or a horse | The girl gently brushed the white horse’s mane. |
| (4) Mine | a deep hole in the ground from which coal, metals or stones are dug out (as a noun) | Many workers in Jharkhand work in a coal mine. |