In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
Not a ..... (1) ..... passes without a controversy ..... (2) ..... over the national sports awards.
The ..... (3) ..... that arises every year following the announcement of the Khel Ratna, Arjuna
and Dronacharya awards often ..... (4) ..... to accusations of bias, regionalism and ..... (5) .....
Representations to the Sports Minister, interventions ..... (6) ..... Chief Ministers, Union
Ministers and politicians have all ..... (7) ..... part of the game, though the rules stipulate that
any form of "canvassing" could lead to disqualification of an ..... (8) ..... In practice, no such
disqualification takes ..... (9) ..... and aspiring candidates readily plead their cases with the
Sports Minister even after the recommendations of the awards panel become public .....(10).