Question

    Which of the pairs of words / phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below should replace the words/phrases given in bold in the following sentences to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and no correction is required, mark (5) as the answer.

    From the involvement of a new financial instrument,

    India is a step farther from building a vibrant market for commodities.
    A With commencement, lot far away Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B From induction, height above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C By induction, leap farther to Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D With the introduction, step closer to Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No correction required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Financial instrument is NEW. New item/idea is implemented or started/commenced or used. Before ‘introduction’ or ‘commencement’ THE should be used. Thus, 4 fits well. Something new is introduced for betterment/advancement. Thus, India should be CLOSER TO and not FARTHER from building a vibrant market.

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