Despite being vested with tremendous power it is well known that the President of India cannot act ...........

English Language (IBPS RRB CL) Sentence Improvement

Directions: In the following questions, some part of the sentence is highlighted in bold. Which of the options given below the sentence should replace the part printed in bold to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given then choose option E ‘No Correction required’ as the answer

Despite being vested with tremendous power, it is well known that the President of India cannot act except in accordance with the advice tendered of the council of ministers.

I. accept as per the advice of the council of ministers.

II. except in accordance with the advice of the council of ministers.

III. except after advising the council of ministers.

Only I

Only II

Only II and III

Only I and II

No correction required

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Explanation:

Correct Option: B

The original statement is incorrect as the correct phrase would be tendered by and not tendered of.

Statement I is incorrect as the correct word would be except meaning but and not accept meaning agree to.

Statement II is correct.

Statement II is incorrect as it conveys a different meaning. The President is advised by the ministers and not the other way round.

Hence, option B is correct.