Question
In the question below, a sentence is given with two
blanks to be filled in with appropriate words. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four. In the case that none of the options fit in the sentence, choose 'None of the above'. A newly discovered object is the most-distant body ever _______ in the solar system - and the first object ever found orbiting at more than 100 times the _______ from Earth to the sun.Solution
A verb in its past participle form is required in the first blank; eliminating A and B. 'Distant' means far away in space or time and it is an adjective, but a noun is needed in the second blank; eliminating C. 'Distance' is the correct fit. The sentence tells us that A most distant object in the solar system was recently observed. Thus, D is the correct answer.
Which country contributed 50% of total Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India in Q2 FY2024-25?
Who became the first woman Director General of Police (DGP) in Maharashtra?
What was the value of guarantees for overseas units in India’s outward FDI for May 2025?
According to the FICCI's Economic Outlook Survey (July 2022) India's economy is estimated to grow how much percentage in the current fiscal year?
BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL), a subsidiary of Reliance Infrastructure-backed BSES has commissioned India’s first ‘Smart Managed EV Charg...
Russia’s largest lender Sberbank’s branch in India has received permission from the Reserve Bank of India to establish an information technology uni...
Which of the following private sector firm recently introduce 'First in India' seating system for Vande Bharat trains?
Asset management companies (AMCs) will now be able to launch more than one environmental, social, governance (ESG) thematic fund, following six new sub-...
Which Act does the Boilers Bill 2024 replace?
How many sports persons have been selected for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2021?