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GATE 2024 MA – Question 6

General Aptitude · Verbal Aptitude: Grammar and Vocabulary · 2 marks · Multiple choice

Fill (i)–(iv): “Yoko Roi stands (i) as an author for standing (ii) as an honorary fellow, after she stood (iii) her writings that stand (iv) the freedom of speech.”

  1. out; down; in; for
  2. down; out; by; in
  3. down; out; for; in
  4. out; down; by; for

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Correct answer: (D) out; down; by; for

Explanation

Stand out means be distinguished; stand down means resign; stand by writings means support them; stand for freedom means advocate it. Sequence **out, down, by, for, D**.

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