Question

    Directions (Q72- Q76): In each of the questions given below, four words are given in bold. These four words may or may not be in their correct position. The sentence is then followed by options with the correct combination of words that should replace each other in order to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. Find the correct combination of words that replace each other. If the sentence is correct as it is, select ‘E’ as your option.

    The Union Environment Ministry, make (A)

    with safeguarding India’s forests and its environmental assets, threatening (B) to amend sections of key environmental legislation and tasked (C) them less proposes (D) to potential violators.
    A A-C and B-D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B A-B and C-D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C A-D and B-C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only B-D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No exchange required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    A is incorrect at its place. The only word that fits A is ‘tasked’. So, A-C should be exchanged. Also, D is incorrect at its place. B-D should also be exchanged. The Union Environment Ministry, tasked with safeguarding India’s forests and its environmental assets, proposes to amend sections of key environmental legislation and make them less threatening to potential violators.

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