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Express view on variable pay in cricket: An unnecessary sticky wicket

It’s a cliche in cricket: Numbers are not everything. But they could turn out to be everything if the
cricket board ratifies the proposed performance-based pay structure, which was floated in the review
meeting after India’s defeat in Australia. The number of zeroes on players’ cheques could correspond
to the number of wickets they pick up, or the runs they score. If they don’t meet the expected
standards, they could potentially face a pay cut. The implied logic is that the uncertainty of pay keeps
players on their toes, sustains their motivation levels, and staves off mid-career stagnation. But the
variable-pay idea is a non-cricketing solution to a cricketing problem. It is antithetical to collective
endeavour and spirit, the soul of team sports.

The hour’s need is ideas to reroute Indian cricket back to its glory days, not to formulate algebraic
equations for performance metrics. Unlike in the corporate world, there are no set-in-stone targets to
judge a performance. It’s the fascinating complexity of the game that the same statistic could be
interpreted in multiple ways. A century in the second innings on a flat deck against tiring bowlers
could be inferior to a fourth innings forty on a rank turner. A three-wicket burst by a pacer on a dead
pitch could be more valuable than a six-for on a green-top. How would an umpiring howler leading to
a low-score dismissal be tabulated on the accounts sheet? The game is bound by too many variables
to be imprisoned by numbers. If the recommendation is accepted, the board might end up hiring a
retinue of performance analysts — the sacred 5Ws and 1H framework — to dissect and grade every
performance. Red-ball cricket could become a reality show — the obsession with the self could
consume the ideals of the team. It risks more cricketers slipping out of the red-ball galaxy and leaping
into the franchise universe. For flexible pay to work, boards will have to sell it by focusing on the
greater amount a player could earn if his team is successful. Like it is for several football clubs in
Europe or the American Football League.

It’s time to ask more game-specific questions. Why are India’s batsmen vulnerable to even the
modest spinners? Why did Ravi Ashwin quit midway through a series? What happened to the supply-
chain of seamers? Is there something fundamentally flawed about the domestic system? Do the
selectors, the coaching staff and the players have a concerted plan forward? There are far too many
questions for reviewers to analyse rather than come up with a corporate gimmick that shows that
their vision forward is blurred and their thoughts cluttered. [Practice Exercise]

 Red/blue coloring of words in the sentence indicates subject verb relationship; where ‘red’
denotes ‘subject’ and ‘blue’ denotes ‘verb’.

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Vocabulary
1. Variable (adjective) – Changeable, 12. Keep someone on someone’s toes
fluctuating, inconsistent, shifting (phrase) – Keep alert, maintain vigilance,
remain active, stay sharp

2. Sticky wicket (phrase) – Difficult situation, 13. Sustain (verb) – Maintain, continue,
tricky position, challenging condition, uphold, keep going
problematic spot
14. Stave off (phrasal verb) – Prevent, avert,
3. Cliché (noun) – Overused phrase, ward off, hold back
commonplace expression, worn-out
saying, hackneyed statement - 15. Stagnation (noun) – Lack of progress,
inactivity, sluggishness, inertia

16. Antithetical (adjective) – Opposite,

4. Turn out to be (phrase) – Prove to be, end
contradictory, contrary, conflicting
up being, result in, become
17. Endeavour (noun) – Effort, attempt,
5. Ratify (verb) – Approve formally, sanction,
undertaking, pursuit
confirm, validate
18. Need of the hour (phrase) – Urgent
6. Proposed (adjective) – Suggested, put
requirement, pressing necessity,
forward, planned, recommended
immediate priority
7. Float (verb) – Put forth, present, pitch,
19. Reroute (verb) – Redirect, change course,
mooted
shift, divert
8. Correspond (verb) – Match, align, agree,
20. Glory (noun) – Renown, fame, distinction,
coincide
greatness
9. Pick up (phrasal verb) – Take, capture,
21. Formulate (verb) – Devise, conceive,
gather, acquire (in cricket: take wickets)
develop, create

22. Unlike (preposition) – Different from, in

10. Meet (verb) – Fulfill, satisfy, achieve,
contrast to, dissimilar to, not like
comply with
23. Set-in-stone (adjective) – Fixed, inflexible,
11. Implied (adjective) – Indicated, suggested,
unchangeable, rigid
hinted at, inferred

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24. Fascinating (adjective) – Captivating, 36. Tabulated (adjective) – Recorded,

intriguing, enthralling, engrossing calculated, listed, itemized

25. Complexity (noun) – Complication, 37. Bound (adjective) – Restricted,

intricacy, depth, difficulty constrained, tied, held

26. Statistic (noun) – Data point, figure, 38. Imprisoned (adjective) – Confined, locked
metric, numerical fact in, trapped, captive

27. Interpret (verb) – Understand, explain, 39. End up (phrasal verb) – Finally be, result in,
construe, decipher come to be, conclude

28. Flat deck pitch (noun) – Batting-friendly 40. Retinue (noun) – Group of aides, staff,
wicket, lifeless surface, low-challenge pitch entourage, group of assistants -

41. Sacred (adjective) – Revered, holy,

29. Tiring (adjective) – Exhausting, draining, venerated, sanctified
wearing, fatiguing
42. Dissect (verb) – Analyze thoroughly, break
30. Inferior (to) (adjective) – Worse, lesser, down, scrutinize, examine
lower in quality, not as good

31. Rank turner (noun) – Spin-friendly pitch,

43. Leap (into) (verb) – Jump into, plunge into,
turning wicket, spinner’s paradise
move swiftly into, dive in

44. Franchise (noun) – Team ownership group,

32. Burst (noun) – Sudden spell, quick surge, commercially owned sports team, league-
rapid sequence, short burst based outfit /

33. Pacer (noun) – Fast bowler, seam bowler, 45. Vulnerable (adjective) – Susceptible,
speedster exposed, unprotected, defenseless

34. Dead pitch (noun) – Unresponsive surface,

no-life wicket, flat track / 46. Modest (adjective) – Moderate, average,
not extreme, unexceptional
35. Dismissal (noun) – Getting out (in cricket),
removal, dislodging, exit 47. Midway (noun) – Halfway point, midpoint,
in the midst

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48. Flawed (adjective) – Imperfect, faulty, 51. Blurred (adjective) – Unclear, hazy,
defective, erroneous indistinct, fuzzy

49. Concerted (adjective) – Joint, coordinated, 52. Cluttered (adjective) – Disordered, messy,
collaborative, combined confused, muddled

50. Gimmick (noun) – Trick, ploy, stunt,

contrivance

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Summary of the Editorial

1. Non-Cricketing Solution to Cricketing Problems: The proposed performance-based pay
structure is misaligned with the team-based nature of cricket. Cricket thrives on collective
effort, and such individual-focused incentives may disrupt team spirit.
2. Subjective Nature of Cricket Performance: Unlike corporate roles with quantifiable targets,
cricket is too complex for rigid performance metrics. A player's contributions often transcend
numerical achievements.
3. Numbers Cannot Capture Context: Statistics in cricket can be misleading without context. For
example, a challenging 40-run knock in tough conditions may be more valuable than a century
on an easy pitch, but a pay structure may fail to account for such nuances.
4. Risk of Fragmenting Team Cohesion: Variable pay could promote individualism, diluting the
collective ethos that underpins success in cricket, particularly in formats like Test cricket.
5. Red-Ball Cricket Under Threat: Players might prioritize formats with better financial
incentives, further marginalizing red-ball cricket and potentially accelerating its decline.
6. Potential for Misuse and Bias: Relying on performance analysts and grading systems could
introduce subjectivity and disputes over evaluation, creating friction within teams.
7. Corporate Gimmick: The suggestion mirrors corporate strategies rather than addressing
cricket-specific issues, revealing a lack of clarity in addressing the root causes of
underperformance.
8. Risk of Mid-Career Disillusionment: Instead of motivating players, the uncertainty of pay
might create unnecessary pressure, especially for those going through temporary dips in form.
9. Focus on Structural Problems: The need of the hour is to address deep-seated issues, such as
technical flaws in players, talent pipeline shortcomings, and domestic cricket inefficiencies.
10. Learning from Successful Models: Instead of adopting variable pay, lessons could be drawn
from structured systems like European football or the NFL, where collective success enhances
individual rewards.
11. Alternative Incentives: The focus should be on non-monetary incentives such as providing
better training facilities, mental health support, and specialized coaching to ensure long-term
performance.
12. Systemic Flaws in Indian Cricket: Concerns like batsmen's vulnerability to spin, the declining
supply of seamers, and the quality of domestic cricket must be prioritized over financial
gimmicks.
13. Clarity of Vision Required: The current proposal indicates a lack of direction from cricket
administrators, who need to align their strategies with the game's nuanced demands.
14. Preserving Cricket’s Integrity: The game's charm lies in its unpredictable nature and team
dynamics, which should not be reduced to transactional pay structures.
15. Focus on Accountability and Planning: Instead of creating distractions with variable pay,
administrators must ensure accountability among players, selectors, and coaches, and develop
a cohesive roadmap for future success.

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Practice Exercise: SSC Pattern Based

1. What is the tone of the passage? [Editorial Page]
A. Optimistic
B. Encouraging
C. Neutral
D. Critical
2. Which of the following best describes the author's view on the proposed performance-based
pay structure for cricketers?
A. It is an innovative way to improve performance.
B. It prioritizes individual achievements over team spirit.
C. It reflects a deeper understanding of cricket's complexity.
D. It solves the fundamental issues in Indian cricket.
3. According to the passage, which of the following challenges the practicality of implementing
a performance-based pay system in cricket?
A. The variability in cricketing conditions and statistics.
B. The lack of funds to hire performance analysts.
C. The simplicity of corporate-style performance evaluation.
D. The success of such systems in other sports leagues.
4. According to the passage, why is the performance-based pay structure criticized in cricket?
A. It encourages players to play selfishly rather than as a team.
B. It ensures fair pay for players based on individual performances.
C. It provides a way to motivate players to perform consistently.
D. It helps analyze performance with clear and objective targets.
5. What is the antonym of the word "antithetical" as used in the passage?
A. Incongruous
B. Compatible
C. Opposing
D. Divergent
6. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence.
An awkward neither grammatically accurate sentence is the result of centre implanting.
A. awkward but grammatically
B. awkward either grammatically
C. awkward beyond grammatically
D. awkward unless grammatically
7. Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains
an error.
Can we go visit a Statue of Liberty on our trip to the United States?
A. on our trip to

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B. Can we go
C. the United States?
D. visit a Statue of Liberty
8. Select the option that is similar in meaning to the underlined word in the following sentence.
A good critic should also be a person of great candour
A. will
B. resolution
C. honesty
D. power
9. Select the word which means the same as the group of words underlined in the given
sentence.
These glass windows are so old and one can’t even see through them , they need to be
replaced.
A. Opaque
B. Dirty
C. Transparent
D. Black
10. The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains
a spelling error.
The precarious case of juvenile / deliquency against him / was dismissed by the / jury in the
first hearing.
A. The precarious case of juvenile
B. jury in the first hearing.
C. deliquency against him
D. was dismissed by the
11. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
By leaps and bounds
A. Unknowingly
B. Normally
C. Slowly
D. Rapidly
12. Select the sentence that uses the given idiom correctly.
Skating on thin ice
A. They were on thin ice when they skated on the frozen lake.
B. She was on thin ice while trying to balance on a tightrope.
C. He was on thin ice after making a controversial statement.
D. They were on thin ice due to the icy conditions on the road
13. Select the most appropriate segment to substitute the underlined words in the given
sentence.
Youth is the time when the seeds of character is sown
A. the seeds of character will have been sowing

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B. the seeds of character had been sown

C. the seeds of character were sown
D. the seeds of character are sown
14. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word from the following sentence.
Confusing
The stars twinkled in the dark sky, guiding travellers on their journey.
A. Guiding
B. Twinkled
C. Travellers
D. Journey
15. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence.
I prefer walking than riding
A. walking to riding
B. walking above riding
C. walking from riding
D. walking with riding
16. Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains
an error.
We were grateful for a book they gave us.
A. they gave us
B. We were
C. grateful for
D. a book
17. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Be in seventh heaven
A. To be ignored
B. To start performing better
C. To be in a state of extreme happiness
D. To avoid talking about what’s important
18. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence.
Shakespeare is great than any other English poet.
A. was great than
B. was greater than
C. is greater than
D. is greatest than
19. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Reckon
A. Merit
B. Assess

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C. Count
D. Imagine
20. Identify the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Bread and butter
A. Comfortable living
B. Means of livelihood
C. The breakfast
D. Money making
Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and
select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Superheroes are fictional characters with 1) ________ powers who use their powers to fight
crime and protect the public. Some popular superheroes include Superman, Batman, Spider-
Man and Wonder Woman. Superheroes often have backstories that 2) ________ how they
have gained their powers, 3) ________ being born with special powers, being bitten by aradio
active spider or being exposed to cosmic radiation. They usually have a specific outfit or
clothing that they wear to hide their identity and protect 4) ________ while fighting crime.
Superheroes have been a staple of popular culture 5) ________ decades, appearing in comics,
movies, television shows, and video games.
21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
A. extraordinary
B. pragmatic
C. hereditary
D. Familiar
22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
A. explaining
B. was explain
C. explain
D. had explain
23. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
A. therefore
B. subsequently
C. instead
D. such as
24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
A. themselves
B. ourselves
C. herself
D. Himself
25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
A. for

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B. on
C. under
D. Above

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Answers
1. D 2. B 3. A 4. A 5. B 6. A 7. D 8. C 9. A 10.C 11.D
12. C 13.D 14.A 15.A 16.D 17.C 18.B 19.C 20.B 21.A 22.C
23. D 24.A 25.A [Practice Exercise]
Explanation
1. D) Critical
A: Incorrect. The passage does not express hope or positivity about the proposed
performance-based pay system or Indian cricket's current state.
D: Correct. The author critiques the performance-based pay system, highlighting its flaws and
questioning its suitability for cricket.
C: Incorrect. The passage is not impartial; it actively critiques the proposed system and
discusses its negative implications.
B: Incorrect. The passage neither motivates nor encourages any particular action but instead
focuses on highlighting concerns and issues.
2. B) It prioritizes individual achievements over team spirit.
B: The author explicitly criticizes the variable-pay system as being "antithetical to collective
endeavour and spirit," indicating that it shifts the focus from teamwork to individual
performance.
A (Incorrect): The author does not view the pay structure as innovative but rather as a non-
cricketing solution inappropriate for cricket.
C (Incorrect): The passage argues that the pay structure oversimplifies cricket, ignoring its
complexities.
D (Incorrect): The author highlights that the structure fails to address the actual problems in
Indian cricket, such as the supply chain of seamers and issues with domestic systems.
3. A) The variability in cricketing conditions and statistics.
The passage highlights that cricket's complexity, such as varying pitch conditions and umpiring
errors, makes it difficult to standardize performance metrics for pay.
B (Incorrect): The passage mentions the need for performance analysts but does not imply that
a lack of funds makes implementation impractical.
C (Incorrect): The passage argues against corporate-style evaluation, not because it is simple,
but because it is unsuitable for cricket’s unique dynamics.
D (Incorrect): While the success of variable pay in football and American Football is noted, the
passage stresses that cricket’s complexity makes such systems less practical.
4. A) It encourages players to play selfishly rather than as a team.
The passage states that the variable-pay idea is "antithetical to collective endeavour and
spirit," which highlights how it fosters individualism over team spirit.
B: Incorrect because the passage criticizes the method as a "non-cricketing solution to a
cricketing problem," implying it doesn’t ensure fairness in pay.

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C: Incorrect because the passage suggests that uncertainty of pay might not sustain long-term
motivation but creates undue pressure.
D: Incorrect because the passage highlights the complexity of cricket and argues there are no
fixed targets to measure performance objectively.
5. B) Compatible
"Antithetical" means directly opposed or mutually incompatible. Its antonym, "compatible,"
means capable of existing or working together in harmony, which is the opposite.
6. A) 'neither' के बदऱे 'but' का प्रयोग होगा क्योंकक 'awkward' और 'grammatically accurate' वाक्य में
ववरोधाभास को दर्ााने के लऱए 'but' उऩयक्
ु त conjunction है ; जैस—
े An awkward but grammatically
accurate sentence is the result of center-implanting.
 'but' will be used instead of 'neither' because 'awkward' and 'grammatically accurate' in
the sentence show a contrast, so 'but' is the appropriate conjunction; Like— An
awkward but grammatically accurate sentence is the result of center-implanting.
7. D) a' के बदऱे 'the' का प्रयोग होगा क्योंकक 'Statue of Liberty' एक ववलर्ष्ट (specific) वस्तु है , जो एक
ही है ; जैस—
े I want to visit the Taj Mahal.
 'the' will be used instead of 'a' because 'Statue of Liberty' is a specific object, which is
unique; Like— I want to visit the Taj Mahal.
8. C) Candour (noun) – The quality of being open and honest; frankness. ईमानदारी
Synonym: Honesty (noun) – The quality of being truthful and sincere. ईमानदारी
 Will (noun) – The faculty by which a person decides on and initiates actions. इच्छा
र्क्क्त
 Resolution (noun) – A firm decision to do or not to do something. सॊकल्ऩ
 Power (noun) – The ability to do something or act in a particular way. र्क्क्त
9. A) Opaque (adjective) – Not able to be seen through; not transparent. अऩारदर्ी
 Dirty (adjective) – Covered or marked with an unclean substance. गॊदा
 Transparent (adjective) – Allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be
distinctly seen. ऩारदर्ी
 Black (adjective) – Of the very darkest color owing to the absence of or complete
absorption of light; the opposite of white. काऱा
10. C) The correct spelling of 'deliquency' is 'delinquency,' which means "minor crime, especially
that committed by young people" , .
11. D) By leaps and bounds (idiom) – Rapidly तेज़ी से

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12. C) Skating on thin ice (idiom) – In a risky or dangerous situation खतरे में होना
13. D) is' के बदऱे 'are' का प्रयोग होगा क्योंकक 'the seeds' Subject Plural है और इसके साथ Verb भ़ी
Plural होगा; जैस—
े 'the seeds of character are sown'.
 'are' will be used instead of 'is' because 'the seeds' is a Plural Subject, so the Verb will
also be in Plural form; Like— 'the seeds of character are sown'.
14. A) Confusing (adjective) – Lacking clarity, puzzling, bewildering. भ्रलमत करने वाऱा
Antonym: Guiding (adjective) – Directing or showing the way, leading, enlightening. मागादर्ान
करने वाऱा
 Twinkled (verb) – Shined with a flickering or sparkling light, glimmered. टटमटटमाना
 Travellers (noun) – People who are on a journey, voyagers, explorers. यात्ऱी
 Journey (noun) – An act of traveling from one place to another, trip, voyage. यात्रा
15. A) than' के बदऱे 'to' का प्रयोग होगा क्योंकक 'prefer' के साथ 'to' का प्रयोग ककया जाता है ; जैस—
े I
prefer tea to coffee.
 'to' will be used instead of 'than' because with 'prefer', 'to' is used; Like— I prefer tea to
coffee.
16. D) 'a book' के बदऱे 'the book' का प्रयोग होगा क्योंकक यहाॉ specific book की बात हो रही है जो उन्होंने
हमें दी थ़ी; जैस—
े We were grateful for the book they gave us.
• 'the book' will be used instead of 'a book' because it refers to a specific book that they gave
us; Like— We were grateful for the book they gave us.
17. C) Be in seventh heaven (idiom) – To be in a state of extreme happiness अत्यधधक खर्
ु ़ी में होना
18. B) 'is great' के बदऱे 'was greater' का प्रयोग होगा क्योंकक तुऱना Past Tense में हो रही है ; जैस—
े
Shakespeare was greater than any other English poet.
• 'was greater' will be used instead of 'is great' because the comparison is being made in the
Past Tense; Like— Shakespeare was greater than any other English poet.
19. C) Reckon (verb) – to calculate, estimate, or regard in a specified way. गणना करना
Synonym: Count (verb) – to determine the total number of a collection of items. धगनना
 Assess (verb) – to evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something.
मूल्याॊकन करना
 Merit (noun) – the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially to deserve
praise or reward. योग्यता
 Imagine (verb) – to form a mental image or concept of something. कल्ऩना करना

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20. B) Bread and butter (idiom) – Means of livelihood रोज़ी रोटी

21. A) Extraordinary' का use होगा क्योंकक ऩूरे सॊदभा में , sentence उन काल्ऩननक ऩात्रों की चचाा कर रहा है
जो असाधारण र्क्क्तयों के साथ आते हैं और अऩने इन र्क्क्तयों का उऩयोग अऩराध से ऱड़ने और जनता
की रऺा करने के लऱए करते हैं। यहाॉ "Superheroes are fictional characters with (1) ________
powers" के माध्यम से उन ववर्ेष र्क्क्तयों की बात हो रही है , जो सामान्य से ऩरे हैं। इसलऱए,
"extraordinary" सबसे उऩयुक्त ववकल्ऩ होगा।
 'Extraordinary' should be used because in the entire context, the sentence is discussing
fictional characters who come with exceptional powers and use these powers to fight
crime and protect the public. Here, through "Superheroes are fictional characters with
(1) ________ powers", it refers to those special powers that are beyond ordinary. Thus,
"extraordinary" would be the most appropriate choice.
22. C) Explain' का use होगा क्योंकक ऩूरे सॊदभा में , sentence यह बता रहा है कक सुऩरहीरोज ने अऩऩी
र्क्क्तयाॉ कैसे प्राप्त की। यहाॉ "Superheroes often have backstories that (2)________ how they
have gained their powers" में यह टदखाया गया है कक उनके ऩास कहाननयाॉ हैं जो यह समझात़ी हैं कक
उन्होंने अऩऩी र्क्क्तयाॉ कैसे प्राप्त की। इसलऱए, "explain" सबसे उऩयक्
ु त ववकल्ऩ होगा।
 'Explain' should be used because in the entire context, the sentence is discussing how
superheroes gained their powers. Here, through "Superheroes often have backstories
that (2)________ how they have gained their powers," it portrays that they have stories
that explain how they acquired their powers. Thus, "explain" would be the most
appropriate choice.
23. D) Such as' का use होगा क्योंकक ऩरू े सॊदभा में , sentence सऩ
ु रहीरो के र्क्क्तयाॉ कैसे प्राप्त होत़ी हैं, इसकी
ववलभन्न सॊभावनाओॊ की चचाा कर रहा है । यहाॉ "being born with special powers, being bitten by a
radioactive spider or being exposed to cosmic radiation" के माध्यम से उन सॊभावनाओॊ का उल्ऱेख
ककया जा रहा है , क्जसमें सुऩरहीरो अऩऩी र्क्क्तयाॉ प्राप्त करते हैं। इसलऱए, "such as" सबसे उऩयुक्त
ववकल्ऩ होगा।
 ‘Such as' should be used because in the entire context, the sentence is discussing the
various possibilities of how superheroes acquire their powers. Here, through "being
born with special powers, being bitten by a radioactive spider or being exposed to
cosmic radiation," it mentions those possibilities in which superheroes gain their
powers. Thus, "such as" would be the most appropriate choice.
24. A) ‘themselves’ का use होगा क्योंकक ऩूरे सॊदभा में , sentence सुऩरहीरो की बात कर रहा है जो अऩराध से
ऱड़ते समय अऩऩी ऩहचान छुऩाने और खद
ु की रऺा करने के लऱए एक ववलर्ष्ट ऩोर्ाक या वस्त्र ऩहनते हैं।

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यहाॉ "protect 4)__________ while fighting crime" के माध्यम से उस सुरऺा को दर्ााया जा रहा है जो
सुऩरहीरो अऩने आऩ को प्रदान करते हैं। इसलऱए, "themselves" सबसे उऩयुक्त ववकल्ऩ होगा।
 ‘themselves’ should be used because in the entire context, the sentence is discussing
superheroes who wear specific outfits or clothing to hide their identity and protect
themselves while fighting crime. Here, through "protect 4)__________ while fighting
crime," it portrays that protection which superheroes provide to themselves. Thus,
"themselves" would be the most appropriate choice.
25. A) For' का use होगा क्योंकक ऩूरे सॊदभा में , sentence सुऩरहीरोज के दर्कों से ऱोकवप्रय सॊस्कृनत में होने
की चचाा कर रहा है । यहाॉ "Superheroes have been a staple of popular culture (5)__________
decades" के माध्यम से उस ऱॊबे समय की अवधध को दर्ााया जा रहा है , क्जसमें सऩ
ु रहीरोज ने कॉलमक्स,
मव
ू ़ीज, टे ऱीववजन र्ो और व़ीडियो गेम्स में अऩऩी जगह बनाई है । इसलऱए, "for" सबसे उऩयक्
ु त ववकल्ऩ
होगा।
‘For' should be used because in the entire context, the sentence is discussing the presence of
superheroes in popular culture for decades. Here, through "Superheroes have been a staple of
popular culture (5)__________ decades", it portrays that extended period during which
superheroes have established their place in comics, movies, television shows, and video
games. Thus, "for" would be the most appropriate choice.

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