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    Question

    In each of the questions given below, four words are given in bold. These four words may or may not be in their correct position. The sentence is then followed by options with the correct combination of words that should replace each other in order to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. Find the correct combination of words that replace each other. If the sentence is correct as it is, select ‘E’ as your option.

    The NIRF set up (A) a methodology to rank HEIs across

    (B) the country, which is based on a set of metrics for the ranking of HEIs as agreed (C) upon by a core committee of experts outlines (D) by the then Ministry of Human Resources Development.
    A Only A-D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Both A-C and B-D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both A-B and C-D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only B-D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No exchange required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The word ‘set up’ maybe correct at A, but ‘outlines’ is incorrect at D. B and C are at their correct at their respective places. So, A-D should be interchanged. The NIRF outlines a methodology to rank HEIs across the country, which is based on a set of metrics for the ranking of HEIs as agreed upon by a core committee of experts set up by the then Ministry of Human Resources Development.

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