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    Question

    Directions : In each question, there are two statements which can be combined into a single statement in a number of different ways without changing their meaning. Below are given three probable starters (i), (ii) and (iii) of such a combined sentence. One, two, three or none of them may be correct. Decide upon which is/are correct, if any, and mark the option which denotes your answer. If none of the three starters is suitable, mark ‘None of these’ as your answer.

    1. The Maoists are kept at bay by consistent combing

    operations by elite commando forces. 2. Police are keeping a close watch on the attempts by some members of alleged frontal organisations of Maoists. (i) Despite keeping the Maoists at bay by consistent combing operations… (ii) Unfortunately, keeping the Maoists at bay by consistent combing operations… (iii) While keeping the Maoists at bay by consistent combing operations…
    A Only i Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Both ii and iii Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both i and iii Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D i, ii and iii Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Despite keeping the Maoists at bay by consistent combing operations by elite commando forces, police are keeping a close watch on the attempts by some members of alleged frontal organisations of Maoists. While keeping the Maoists at bay by consistent combing operations by elite commando forces, police are keeping a close watch on the attempts by some members of alleged frontal organisations of Maoists.

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