Question

    Direction: In each of the questions given below, a sentence is given which is divided into four parts A, B, C and D. These four parts may or may not be in their correct position. The sentence is then followed by options with the correct combination of parts that should replace each other in order to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. Find the correct combination of parts that replace each other. If the sentence is correct as it is, select ‘5’ as your option.

    Over 6 crore subscribers of EPFO to withdraw an amount (A) in March, the government  had allowed (B) not exceeding their three months basic pay and dearness allowance from their EPF account (C) in view of the lockdown to fight the pandemic (D).

    A A-D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B A-B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C A-B and C-D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A-D and B-C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E The sentence is correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    A-D cannot be flipped, as A would not make the sentence complete. A-B and C-D can be  flipped, but since there is no coma (,) after D, it is better to put it towards the end. So the  correct sentence would be In March, the government had allowed over 6 crore subscribers of EPFO to withdraw an  amount not exceeding their three months basic pay and dearness allowance from their EPF  account in view of the lockdown to fight the pandemic.

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