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Question : Directions: In the following question, the sentence given with a blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four.
Corruption is a standing hindrance ___ the nation's development.

Option 1: of

Option 2: over

Option 3: to

Option 4: upon


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: to


Solution : The third option is the correct answer as 'to' is the correct preposition to be used for the noun 'hindrance' and makes the explanation of the sentence as the nation can't develop without tackling corruption.

Therefore, the complete statement should be "Corruption is a standing hindrance to the nation's development."

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