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Direction: In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

Did you think that colouring books were a (96) of your child- hood? Here's something that will come as a surprise. Colouring books for adults have been steadily gaining popularity since last year. While some focus on (97) and floral de- signs, others have patterns (98) by nature, animals and even angels. The most popular books are those which feature mandalas. Mandalas refer to sacred circles in Sanskrit, which have (99) qualities. Deeply (100), mandalas have a rich history and are even associated with healing. Several studies say that mandalas Increase selfawareness improve concentration and promote harmony. Colour therapists reckon that different colours have different qualities and therefore, have different effects on the human mind.

A)  deep

B)  philosophical

C)  ideal

D)  abstract