Directions: In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the options given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

Dhritrashtra’s discomfort was evident though he tried to (1)______ it. He said, “I don’t see why this is a matter of (2)______ concern. At the appropriate time, when the planets are aligned (3)______, the proclamation of my eldest son, Duryodhana, as the crown prince, shall (4)______.” Duryodhana’s face lit upon hearing this. But there were soft (5)______ as a wave of uneasiness swept through the royal court. Vidura (6)______ up to speak, “Your Majesty, you have (7)______ in the past that you are only a representative of King Pandu. (8)______, when the time comes, you should (9)______ Pandu’s eldest son as his successor and the crown prince.” (10)______ had Vidura said this than a large number of courtiers echoed his statement in unison.