Direction: In the question below, there are two statements. Each statement consists of two blanks. You have to choose the option which provides the correct set of words that fit both the blanks in both the statements appropriately and in the same order making them meaningful and grammatically correct.

Mr. Modi was whole-heartedly in favour of the _____ , and frequently _____ his party friends to remain true to it.

As a single person, I find it very difficult to fight the _____ of my neighbors who are against the installation of a neighborhood charter, so I solemnly _____the higher authorities to stand in my support.