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    Which of the words in (a), (b), (c) or (d) given below

    should replace the words given in bold in the following sentences to make it meaningful and grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, and 'No correction is required', mark (e) as the answer . While Arvind Panagariya has stepped down after two-and-a-half years as the vice-chairman of the NITI Aayog, to resume his academic career at Columbia University, the body that replaced the Planning Commission is still to establish itself as an authoritative voice in policy-making.
    A come, promising, succeeded, truthful Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B gone, left, exchanged, misplaced, dependable Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C resigned, scholarly, substituted, accurate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D put, sabbatical, reinstated, authentic Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No correction required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The original sentence is correct in all respects. Option e) will be the correct answer. First word: Only 'stepped' is correct Second word: 'academic' and 'promising' are correct Third word: 'replaced', 'succeeded' and 'substituted' are correct Fourth word: 'authoritative', 'accurate' and 'authentic' are correct  

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