Complete the sentence with the correct option.
Ms. Kapoor recommended perseverance and _______ in dealing with the activists rather than the uncompromising approach the government had adopted.

The word appearing in the blank must be complementary to the word "perseverance".

Option B cannot be the answer since it is similar in meaning to "perseverance"

Option C is rejected because the sentence structure requires a word more serious in nature.

Option D is rejected because it is negative in tone and thus, does not suit the sentence.

Hence, the answer is option A as "perseverance and patience" are complementary to each other and support the sentence.