Choose the word(s) which can correctly replace the word(s) printed in italic bold in the sentence without changing the meaning of it.
What India hankers for most at this moment is security and stability.
‘Hankers’ means a strong desire to do something. The best fit as meaning of the answer is option C ‘Desires’ which also means a strong feeling to want something. Option A ‘Dreams’ can refer to fantasy when we sleep, or it could also mean ambition or aspiration. Option B ‘Plans’ means a scheme or a detailed proposal to do something. Option D ‘Aims’ means focus or intention to achieve something. Thus, the correct answer is Option C ‘Desires’, India desires security and stability.