Fill in the blank with the most appropriate collective noun:
On the day of the Rath Yatra, a huge ________ of devotees filled the Grand Road in Puri to pull the chariots.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → throng
Complete sentence: On the day of the Rath Yatra, a huge throng of devotees filled the Grand Road in Puri to pull the chariots.
| Collective noun | Means |
|---|---|
| (1) Fleet | a group of ships, boats or vehicles |
| (2) Pride | a group of lions |
| (3) Troupe | a group of actors, dancers or singers who perform together |
| (4) Throng (answer) | a large crowd of people gathered in one place |