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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 19

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level 2022 - 16 March 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q19

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Air India's sale to Tata Group was announced on 8 October last year and a Letter of Intent (LoI) was (1) ______ to the Tata Group confirming the government's willingness to sell (2) _______100% stake in the airline. On 25 October, the Centre (3) ______ the share purchase agreement (SPA) for this deal. The Indian government handed (4) ______ Air India to the Tata Group on 27 January, nearly 69 years after it was taken from the conglomerate. (5) ______, Ratan Tata shared his views on Twitter stating 'Welcome Back, Air India'.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. over.

Context: “Handing over” is a common phrasal verb used when transferring control, especially in formal contexts.

Meaning of the words:
Out – not correct in this context.
Up – doesn’t fit with the verb “handed.”
Over – to transfer authority or control.
On – does not match with "handed" in this context.

Correct word: over

Reason: “Handed over” is the correct phrase when transferring possession/control.

Final Sentence: The Indian government handed over Air India to the Tata Group...

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.