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2023 · Q120

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.

Women’s autobiographies in the post-Independence period can be seen as ________ of their literary interest.

EnglishFill in the Blanks
  1. Asubsistence
  2. Binsistence
  3. Cevidence
  4. Ddependence

Explanation

The sentence is 'can be seen as ________ of their literary interest'. Women's autobiographies serve as proof of their interest. 'Evidence' (C) means proof or indication, correctly: autobiographies are evidence of literary interest. 'Subsistence' (a) means survival, 'insistence' (b) means demanding, 'dependence' (d) means reliance. The autobiographies demonstrate (provide evidence of) interest. Therefore option C is correct. Cross-checked with Oswaal CDS Yearwise Solved Papers.