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    Question

    Directions : In the following question, four words are given in bold. Out of these, one word is incorrect and needs replacement, to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. In the options, the words and their possible replacement options are given. Choose the option that states the correct replacement. If no replacement is required, and all the words are correct, Choose option E as the answer.

    Officials also seized records pertaining to

    ₹1,050 crore expenditure for various projects and desilting work which was rewarded to only a few contractors since 2017.
    A seized- ceased Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B pertaining- pretending Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C various- varying Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D rewarded- awarded Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No replacement required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Here, ‘awarded’ is correct. Officials also seized records pertaining to ₹1,050 crore expenditure for various projects and desilting work which was awarded to only a few contractors since 2017.

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