Question

    Direction: In the following questions, each sentence has two blanks. Choose the appropriate set of words for the blanks that best fits in the context of the sentence.

    A day after Tamil Nadu unanimously passed a resolution

    urging the Union government not to _____________ permission to Karnataka for the Mekedatu project in the Cauvery basin, Karnataka Chief Minister said that Union Jal Shakti Minister had ____________ help to the State in resolving all pending irrigation projects, including Mekedatu.
    A assured, urge Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B declare, contained Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C accord, assured Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D urge, verified Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The word ‘accord’ means ‘to give officially something desirable’. The word ‘assure’ means ‘to tell someone confidently that something is true, especially so that they do not worry’. Both are correct here.

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