Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
More than 60% of India’s population live under the poverty line.
(1) Live by the poverty line
(2) Live below the poverty line
(3) Live beside the poverty line
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
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Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the second option.
The use of below in live below the poverty line is the correct choice because below is more precise when indicating a position that is lower than something else. In this context, it signifies that more than 60% of India's population is in an economic position lower than the poverty line. Below is the appropriate preposition to convey this meaning.
Therefore, the correct sentence should be: " More than 60% of India’s population live below the poverty line."
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