Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks.
________________ year ago, Arihant decided to join ________________ NCC.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. A; the.
Context: We are talking about something that happened a year ago and then referring specifically to the NCC — a known organization.
Analysis of the given options:
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A – used before a singular countable noun that is not specific.
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The – used before specific nouns or something already known to the listener.
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An – used before vowel sounds.
Correct word: A; the
Reason: "A year" is correct (because year starts with a consonant sound 'yuh') and the NCC is correct because NCC is a specific organization and pronounced letter-by-letter, beginning with a consonant sound.
Final Sentence: A year ago, Arihant decided to join the NCC.
Hence, the chosen option is correct