Question

    In each question, there are five sentences. Each has a pair of words that are italicised and highlighted. From the italicised and highlighted words, select the most appropriate words (A or B) to form correct sentences. The sentences are followed by options that indicate the words, which may be selected to correctly complete the set of sentences. From the options given, choose the most appropriate one.

    In these many decades, chromite worth millions

    has been extracted from the nearby hills of the Sukinda block of Odisha’s Jaipur district, but these hamlets have been out of the government’s preview (A) / purview (B). The Odisha government now wants to extend (A) / expand (B) the Nagada experiment to other tribals hamlets across Odisha. Various references have been received citing (A) / siting (B) difficulties in the submission of Adhaar along with pension claims.
    A BBB Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B BAA Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C BBA Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D AAA Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E ABA Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Purview – the scope of the influence or concerns of something. Preview – an opportunity to view something before it is acquired or becomes generally available. Extend – cause to cover a wider area; make larger. Expand - become or make larger or more extensive. Citing - as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement, especially in a scholarly work. Siting - fix or build (something) in a particular place.

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