Question

    Directions: The following statements have two blanks which are to be filled with the options given below. Choose the correct combination of words in the same order which can most suitably complete the sentence without altering the meaning of the statement. If none of the combinations is correct, choose (E) i.e. “No combination fits” as your answer.  

    A detailed discussion was held on the ____________ of

    the Delta Plus variant of COVID, the possibility of a third wave and its effects in the country and abroad. The opinion of experts in this regard was also ______________.
    A arrival, took Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B prominence, ask Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C occurrence, considered Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D containment, belated Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The words ‘occurrence’ and ‘considered’ are correct. In A, ‘took’ is grammatically incorrect. In B, ‘ask’ is grammatically incorrect. In D, ‘belated’ is contextually incorrect. A detailed discussion was held on the occurrence of the Delta Plus variant of COVID, the possibility of a third wave and its effects in the country and abroad. The opinion of experts in this regard was also considered .

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