2023 · Q31
In this section, each of the following sentences has a blank space followed by four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
He persevered ________ difficulties.
EnglishPrepositions and Determiners
- Adespite of
- Bbecause of
- Calthough
- Din spite of
Explanation
The sentence requires a preposition phrase meaning 'despite'. 'Despite' is not followed by 'of', so option (a) 'despite of' is incorrect. 'Although' (c) is a conjunction, not a preposition, and cannot be followed directly by a noun. 'Because of' (b) indicates reason, not contrast. 'In spite of' (D) correctly expresses contrast and is followed by the noun 'difficulties'. The blank needs a word showing contrast between persevering and difficulties. Hence option D is correct. Cross-checked with Oswaal CDS Yearwise Solved Papers.