GATE 2020 AG – 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 usual expressions are “killed in accidents” and “die of diseases”. The first preposition locates the fatal event, while the second introduces the cause of death. Thus A completes both blanks with standard usage.

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