Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1 ........

English Language (MTS) Fill in the blanks

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in
each blank.
In a significant find, the Epigraphy Branch of the Archaeological Survey of India (1) ______ discovered the earliest epigraphic evidence so
far for the Saptamatrika cult. It is also (2) ______ earliest Sanskrit inscription to have been discovered (3) ______ South India as of date.
Saptamatrikas are a group of seven female deities worshipped in Hinduism as personifying the energy of their respective consorts. The
inscription is in Sanskrit and in Brahmi characters and was (4) ______ by Satavahana King Vijaya in 207 A.D. The inscription came to
light when some local villagers informed the authorities of the presence of a pillar with some engravings when they were restoring and
(5) ______ the local Bheemeshwara temple.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

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SSC MTS 26th July 2022 Shift-2

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Explanation:

- Let's break down the sentence:

"In a significant find, the Epigraphy Branch of the Archaeological Survey of India (1) ______ discovered the earliest epigraphic evidence so far for the Saptamatrika cult."

- The subject here is "the Epigraphy Branch," which is singular.

- Let's check each option:

- Option 1: "is" — This would make the sentence "the Epigraphy Branch is discovered," which is incorrect.

- Option 2: "has" — "has discovered" is the correct present perfect tense for a singular subject.

- Option 3: "are" — "the Epigraphy Branch are discovered" is incorrect grammar.

- Option 4: "have" — This is plural, but our subject is singular.

- Correct Answer: Option 2 - has.

- So, the sentence should read: "the Epigraphy Branch ... has discovered the earliest epigraphic evidence..."

- Well done choosing “has,” as it correctly matches the singular subject and uses the appropriate tense.