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GATE 2020 CE (CE2) – Question 1

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

Rescue teams deployed ______ disaster-hit areas combat ______ a lot of difficulties to save the people.

  1. with, at
  2. in, with
  3. with, with
  4. to, to

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Correct answer: (B) in, with

Explanation

Teams are deployed in an area,and the intended expression is combat with difficulties. The only option matching both slots is **in,with,B**. In current usage “combat difficulties” without with is also natural,but the available alternatives determine the tested answer.