GATE 2020 AE – Question 1

General Aptitude · Verbal Aptitude: Grammar and Vocabulary · 1 mark · Multiple choice

The untimely loss of life is a cause of serious global concern as thousands of people get killed ______ accidents every year while many others die ______ diseases like cardiovascular disease, cancer, etc.

in, of
from, of
during, from
from, from

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Correct answer: (A) in, of

Explanation

The standard expressions are “killed in accidents” and “die of diseases”. The first blank identifies the event in which the deaths occur, while “of” introduces the disease causing death. Thus A completes both clauses naturally.

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