Question

    In the following table, three statements, each containing a blank, are given in column 1. Match the correct filler from Column 2 with the respective statement in Column 1, in which it will fit to make the statement grammatically and meaningfully correct.

    Column (1)

    Column (2)

    A. In the backdrop of several high-profile cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act), the Central Government recently __________ an inter-departmental meeting to re-evaluate it.

    D. convened

    B. State policy of _________ drug trade and usage has traditionally been punitive in nature since the usage of drugs is treated as a criminal law issue.

    E. control

    C. The NDPS Act provides a _________avenue to courts of law to exempt an ‘addict’ from facing imprisonment in case they volunteer for treatment at a de-addiction centre.

    F. limited

    A AD and CF Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B BD and CE Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C AE, BF and CD Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D BF Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E AE and BD Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    A: here, a verb is the past tense is appropriate. ‘Convened’ is a verb and it is appropriate here. B: here also, a verb is appropriate. Both ‘convened’ and ‘control’ are inappropriate here. C: here, an adjective is correct. ‘Limited’ is an adjective and it is correct here. So, option 1 is correct.

    Practice Next

    Relevant for Exams: