Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3) given below each statement should be placed in the blank space provided so as to make meaningful and grammatically correct sentence? If none of the options is appropriate, mark (4) i.e. None of these as the answer.
The recovery of counterfeit high denomination currency notes being pumped into India by Pakistan's ISI has triggered a silent but alarming phenomenon in the capital. Complaints have been pouring in from the members of the Muslim community that a large number of shopkeepers and traders _______.
1
were reluctant to accept the Rs. 500 notes from them and were demanding smaller denomination of notes.
2
perceived a link between ISI and the Muslims.
3
thought producing counterfeit notes is not possible
4
None of these