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    Question

    In the questions given below, a part of the sentence

    is given in bold. Below each sentence, some phrases are given which can substitute the bold part of the sentence. Identify the phrase which can correctly substitute the bold part of the sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, the answer should be ‘no improvement is required’. The prodigy of smartphone usage has surged in urban areas, reducing the need for traditional landlines.
    A persistence Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B prevalence Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C proliferation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D no improvement is required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The word "prodigy" refers to an exceptionally talented individual, which does not fit the context of widespread usage. "Prevalence" means the commonness or widespread occurrence of something, which is appropriate here.

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