Find out the appropriate word which fits the 2nd blank.
increase
increasing
reduce
reducing
considering
The central idea of the passage is to reduce the amount of gold imported by India. Hence, 'reducing'.
Find out the appropriate word which fits the 6th blank.
Find out the appropriate word which fits the 1st blank.
Find out the appropriate word which fits the 8th blank.
Find out the appropriate word which fits the 3rd blank.