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    Question

    In each question below, four words printed in bold type are given. These are numbered (A), (B), (C), and (D). One of these words printed in bold might either be wrongly spelled or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word that is inappropriate or wrongly spelled, if any. The number of the word is your answer. If the words printed in bold are correctly spelled and appropriate in the context of the sentence, then mark (E), i.e. 'All Correct', as your answer.

    The downturn (1) resulted in a market capitalization

    (2) loss of nearly Rs 3 lakh crore for all BSE-listed companies(3) , as volatile (4)surged amid profit-booking activities.
    A downturn Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B capitalization Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C companies Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D volatile Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The word "volatile" is used incorrectly in this context. The sentence likely meant to use a noun, such as "volatility", to describe the market conditions. The other words are correctly spelled and appropriate in the context.

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