The feeling of insecurity among the people has increased even though there is __(1)__ use of the para-military and the military. The excesses __(2)__ by the two forces, particularly by the first, do not __(3)__ the type of anger it should because they are seen __(4)__ those who are trying to disintegrate the country. Even a __(5)__ for more say in the administration is shouted down. Human rights organisations and civil liberty activists are considered a __(6)__ if not unpatriotic. Even the __(7)__ cases of cruelty are not pursued by the government __(8)__ the inquiry should __(9)__ the forces and __(10)__ the instrument on which it has come to depend.

1)
a) reduced
b) little
c) free
d) generous
e) liberal

2)
a) displayed
b) condoned
c) committed
d) cleared
e) clumsy

3)
a) suppress
b) convey
c) evoke
d) resist
e) provoke

4)
a) fighting
b) supporting
c) ignoring
d) obeying
e) denying

5)
a) desire
b) plea
c) prayer
d) demand
e) hope

6)
a) boon
b) help
c) threat
d) nuisance
e) crime

7)
a) new
b) concealed
c) blatant
d) minor
e) old

8)
a) lest
b) till
c) for
d) because
e) until

9)
a) degrade
b) demoralise
c) derail
d) disperse
e) divert

10)
a) lose
b) change
c) raise
d) blunt
e) gain