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ibps-so 2021 · Question 24 of 269

Directions : In each of the questions given below, four words are given in bold. These four words may or may not be in . c o 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 e e combination of words that replace each other. If the sentence is correct as it is, select ‘E’ as your option. In India, the latter ceremony developed (A) its origins to the early 1950s when Major Roberts of the Indian Army traces (B) a unique ceremony of display (C) by the massed bands, according (D) to the Defence Ministry. w w

  1. AOnly A-BCorrect
  2. BA-C and B-D
  3. CA-D and B-C
  4. DA-B and C-D
  5. EThe sentence is correct

Answer: A. Only A-B

Explanation

After the word developed, the preposition ‘to’ is incorrect and wouldn’t provide a proper meaning to the sentences. But ‘traces…to’ is correct. So, A-B should be exchanged. C and D are correct at their respective places. In India, the latter ceremony traces its origins to the early 1950s when Major Roberts of the Indian Army developed a unique ceremony of display by the massed bands, according to the Defence Ministry. e e

Source: IBPS SO Prelims Memory Based 2021 (RA/LO) - ixamBee (compilation B) · memory-based

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