Bhutan is the only country in the world that has a 'GNH.’ You may think GNH is just another based term with no real-life application, but it refers to “Gross National Happiness.” The process of measuring GNH began when Bhutan opened to globalization. It measures people’s quality of life, and makes sure that “material and spiritual development happen together.” Bhutan has done an amazing Job of finding this balance. Bhutan has continually been (ranked) as the happiest country in all of Asia, and the eighth Happiest Country in the world according to Business Week. In 2007 Bhutan had the second fastest growing GDP in the world, at the same time as their environment and cultural identity.
Bhutan is the only Buddhist Kingdom in the world; Mahayana Buddhism is the official religion of Bhutan. Over two thirds of the people are Buddhist, and Buddhism is supported by the government both politically and economically. The government gives to Buddhist monasteries, shrines, monks and other Buddhist programs.
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Correct answer: preserved
Explanation: The word 'preserved' is the past participle form of the verb 'preserve,' which fits grammatically in the present perfect tense used in the sentence. It indicates that Bhutan has maintained its culture over time, aligning with the context of discussing cultural preservation since the 17th century.
Meaning: To 'preserve' means to keep something in its original state or in good condition.
Wrong options:
- sustained: The word 'sustained' is a past participle that implies ongoing support or maintenance, but it does not convey the same sense of cultural preservation as 'preserved.'
- relentlessly: 'Relentlessly' is an adverb that describes an action done without stopping, which does not fit grammatically in this context as it cannot serve as a verb in the sentence.
- taxes: 'Taxes' is a noun that refers to compulsory financial charges imposed by a government, which does not fit the context of cultural preservation.
- maintaining: 'Maintaining' is a gerund that suggests ongoing action, but it does not fit the past perfect structure required here.
- statistically: 'Statistically' is an adverb that relates to statistics, which does not fit the context of preserving culture.
- perfectly: 'Perfectly' is an adverb that describes the manner of an action, but it does not serve as a verb in this context.
Correct answer: perfectly
Explanation: The word 'perfectly' is an adverb that describes the state of balance in the sentence. It fits grammatically as it modifies the adjective 'balanced,' indicating the extent to which Bhutan maintains this balance despite globalization.
Meaning: 'Perfectly' means in a way that is entirely without flaws or defects; completely.
Wrong options:
- sustained: 'Sustained' is a past participle that implies ongoing support, which does not fit as it does not describe the state of balance.
- relentlessly: 'Relentlessly' is an adverb that means without stopping, which does not appropriately describe the balance in this context.
- taxes: 'Taxes' is a noun and does not fit grammatically or contextually as it does not relate to the concept of balance.
- maintaining: 'Maintaining' is a gerund that suggests ongoing action, which does not fit the context of describing the state of balance.
- statistically: 'Statistically' is an adverb that relates to statistics, which does not fit the context of describing balance.
- preserved: 'Preserved' is a past participle that does not fit as it does not describe the manner of balance.
Correct answer: statistically
Explanation: The word 'statistically' is an adverb that modifies the term 'based,' indicating that the term is derived from or related to statistics. This fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the nature of GNH as a measurement.
Meaning: 'Statistically' means in a way that relates to the use of statistics or numerical data.
Wrong options:
- sustained: 'Sustained' is a past participle that implies ongoing support, which does not fit the context of describing a term.
- relentlessly: 'Relentlessly' is an adverb that means without stopping, which does not fit the context of describing a term.
- taxes: 'Taxes' is a noun that refers to financial charges, which does not fit the context of describing a term related to happiness.
- maintaining: 'Maintaining' is a gerund that suggests ongoing action, which does not fit the context of describing a term.
- perfectly: 'Perfectly' is an adverb that describes the manner of an action, but it does not fit as it does not relate to the concept of a term.
- preserved: 'Preserved' is a past participle that does not fit as it does not describe the nature of a term.
Correct answer: maintaining
Explanation: The word 'maintaining' is a gerund that fits grammatically as it serves as the subject of the clause. It indicates the ongoing action of keeping the environment and cultural identity intact while experiencing economic growth.
Meaning: 'Maintaining' means to keep something in a particular state or condition.
Wrong options:
- sustained: 'Sustained' is a past participle that implies ongoing support but does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as a subject in this context.
- relentlessly: 'Relentlessly' is an adverb that describes an action done without stopping, which does not fit grammatically in this context.
- taxes: 'Taxes' is a noun that refers to compulsory financial charges, which does not fit the context of maintaining cultural identity.
- perfectly: 'Perfectly' is an adverb that describes the manner of an action, which does not fit as it cannot serve as a subject in this context.
- statistically: 'Statistically' is an adverb that relates to statistics, which does not fit the context of maintaining identity.
- preserved: 'Preserved' is a past participle that does not fit as it does not convey the ongoing action of maintaining.
Correct answer: subsidies
Explanation: The word 'subsidies' is a noun that fits grammatically as it serves as the object of the verb 'gives.' It refers to financial assistance provided by the government to support Buddhist institutions, aligning with the context of government support for Buddhism.
Meaning: 'Subsidies' are financial contributions provided by the government to support specific sectors or activities.
Wrong options:
- sustained: 'Sustained' is a past participle that implies ongoing support but does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as a noun in this context.
- relentlessly: 'Relentlessly' is an adverb that describes an action done without stopping, which does not fit grammatically in this context.
- taxes: 'Taxes' is a noun that refers to compulsory financial charges, which does not fit the context of government support for Buddhism.
- maintaining: 'Maintaining' is a gerund that suggests ongoing action, which does not fit as it cannot serve as a noun in this context.
- statistically: 'Statistically' is an adverb that relates to statistics, which does not fit the context of financial support.
- preserved: 'Preserved' is a past participle that does not fit as it does not convey the concept of financial assistance.
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