In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Comprehension:
Long before the dawn of modern environmental awareness and the stress on recycling, our forefathers developed the practice of eating off banana leaves. It is a timeless practice (1) ______ in every Vedic ritual. The Vedas refer to (2) ______ sacred properties of the banana plant, (3) ______ uniquely bears fruit without pollination, the fruits containing no (4) ______ . The plant thus (5) ______ fertility and plenty.