In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.
We are witnessing not triumph but the breakdown of democracy.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. not the triumph but the breakdown.
- As the "triumph and breakdown" is a noun and both show individual meaning we need to use an article with both the nouns.
- When different noun shows different things we use an article with both the nouns.
- As the only chosen option follows this it will be correct.
The correct sentence will be-
We are witnessing not the triumph but the breakdown of democracy.