SSC Stenographer 2025 PYQ — Question 191

SSC Stenographer - 06 Aug 2025 - Shift 2 • English • Q191

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The soldiers died _______ their country.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The sentence describes the purpose or cause behind the soldiers' sacrifice.

Usage of "for": In English grammar, the preposition "for" is used to indicate that something is done in support of, for the benefit of, or on behalf of a person or entity.

The most appropriate word to fill in the blank is ‘for’.

Complete sentence is: The soldiers died for their country.