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    Question

     In the questions, a part of the sentence is

    highlighted. Below are given alternatives to the highlighted part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (e). Despite of her meticulous planning , the event turned out to be a fiasco due to unexpected weather conditions.
    A Despite her meticulous planning Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Despite being meticulous planning Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Despite her meticulous planned Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Despite of her meticulously planning Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E no improvement needed Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The correct phrase is "Despite her meticulous planning." The correct preposition to use here is "despite" without "of." So, it should be "Despite her meticulous planning."

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