Directions: In the following item a passage is given, in which there are ten blank spaces along with four options each for filling those blanks. Find the most appropriate word from the options provided to fill in the blanks, and mark your response on the Answer Sheet.
_______ a softening influence on him. The earliest paintings of the prehistoric age in the caves all over the world give us magnificent examples of the
- Ahas
- Bhave
- Chas had
- Dhad had
Explanation
The simple present 'has' states the general truth that art exercises a softening influence on man, matching the essay's timeless tone. 'Have' disagrees with the singular subject 'Art', while 'has had' and 'had had' force perfect aspects the sentence does not require. Note: this key is disputed — verify against the official UPSC key.