2023 · Q115
In this section each of the following sentences has a blank space and each sentence is followed by four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill the blank space.
Criminal law has taken long ________ in facilitating access to justice for women by making various provisions.
EnglishFill in the Blanks
- Astand
- Bstrides
- Caside
- Dwalk
Explanation
The idiom is 'taken long ________'. The correct collocation is 'taken long strides', meaning made significant progress. 'Strides' (B) means long steps, metaphorically progress. Option (a) 'stand', (c) 'aside', (d) 'walk' do not form the idiom. Criminal law making progress in facilitating justice is described as taking strides. Hence option B is correct. Cross-checked with Oswaal CDS Yearwise Solved Papers.