Question

Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Goddess Shailputri is the first form of Goddess Durga, who is worshipped ____(1)___ Navaratri. In this form, she is worshipped as the daughter of ___(2)__ Himalayas. She is the goddess ___(3)____ nature and is adorned with flowers. She ___(4)__ a bull and holds a trident in one hand and a lotus flower in another. During Navaratri, nine different forms of Durga are worshipped. Durga is a ___(5)__, ___(6)___, ___(7)___ deity who is also known as Adishakti—the energy that manifested to create the universe. Select the most appropriate article to fill in blank number 2.

• A. the
• B. no article
• C. an
• D. a

Answer 1

Answer:

A. the

• 1. Rule of Geographical Names: In English grammar, we use the definite article "the" before the names of mountain ranges. Since the Himalayas is a vast mountain range (plural), it must be preceded by "the." 2. Specificity: The passage refers to a specific, well-known mountain range. Using "the" identifies the Himalayas as a unique geographical entity.