WBCS.LIVE practice question

The tranquillity and sanctity of the place soothed us. Replace the underline word with a suitable word.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Security
  2. Holiness
  3. Equanimity
  4. Placidity

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Holiness

Explanation: Sanctity means the state of being holy, sacred, or deserving great respect. A. Security ❌ – relates to safety or protection; not matching the sense of sacredness. B. Holiness ✅ – means being holy or sacred; this is the correct replacement for sanctity. C. Equanimity ❌ – means calmness or composure; related to peace but not to holiness. D. Placidity ❌ – means peacefulness or tranquility; again, not equal to sacredness. ✅ Correct Answer: B. Holiness