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    Question

     In each of the following questions, a word has been given and used in three statements. You are supposed to identify which of the statement/s use/s the word correctly and mark them as your answer.

    Foil

    I  The Indian Army has foiled a major infiltration bid along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch sector by eliminating three terrorists.

    II They also indicated that a more inclusive policy would foil youngsters to consider farming as a career.

    III India’s government has recommended the extension of anti-dumping duties on aluminium foil used for food and medicine packaging for another five years.

    A Only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Both I and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All I, II, and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The word ‘foil’ in the second statement doesn’t fit into the context, and ‘encourage’ can be used in its place.

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