PASSAGE 13 (Questions 1-5)

Directions: In the below given passage, there are blanks each of which has been numbered. Five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.

Indian culture is rich and __(1)__ and as a result unique in its very own way. Our manners, way of communicating with one another, etc., are one of the important components of our culture. Even though we have accepted modern means of living, improved our lifestyle, our values and beliefs still remain unchanged.A person can change his way of clothing, way of eating and living, but the rich values in a person always __(2)__ unchanged because they are deeply rooted with in our hearts, mind, body and soul, which we receive from our culture. Indian culture __(3)__ guests as God and serves them and takes care of them as if they are a part and parcel of the family itself. Even though we don't have anything to eat, the guests are never left hungry and are always looked after by the
members of the family. Elders and the respect for elders is a major component in Indian culture. Elders are the __(4)__ force for any family and hence the love and respect for elders come from __(5)__ and is not artificial.

[IBPS(PO), 2012]

Select the appropriate word for blank 1.