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    Question

    Directions (Q106- Q110): In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with appropriate words. Five alternatives are suggested for the question. Choose the correct alternative, such that both the words fit contextually and grammatically in the given statement.

    During the bilateral 2+2 dialogue held in April

    this year, the two countries agreed to ___________ the possibilities of using Indian shipyards for the repair and maintenance of ships of the U.S. Military Sealift Command.
    A share, impede Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B meet, ransack Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C comment, commit Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D attach, exhume Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E explore, scout Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Here, the two countries agreed to find out the possibilities. Hence, explored/scout is correct. Impede- to make it more difficult for something to happen or more difficult for someone to do something. Ransack- to search a place or container in a violent and careless way. Exhume- to remove a dead body from the ground after it has been buried. During the bilateral 2+2 dialogue held in April this year, the two countries agreed to explore/scout the possibilities of using Indian shipyards for the repair and maintenance of ships of the U.S. Military Sealift Command.

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