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[#461] What is . . . . . . . . language of . . . . . . . . people of china?
Correct Answer

(B) the, the

Explanation

Solution: Here, it is asked specifically about 'language' and 'people' of a particular country i.e. China, Hence, 'the' article will be used.

[#462] Whales are . . . . . . . . largest animals in the sea.
Correct Answer

(C) the

Explanation

Solution: 'Largest' is used as a particular adjective about the 'whales’ and therefore the correct article will be 'the'.

[#463] Did you go to the Thai restaurant? P2: No, I went to . . . . . . . . place where you and I normally go.
Correct Answer

(C) the

Explanation

Solution: A specific place where both the first and the second person goes is being talked about and therefore the correct article to use is 'the'.

[#464] Mr. Chatterjee wants to be . . . . . . . . MLA.
Correct Answer

(B) an

Explanation

Solution: Use 'an' before words such as "hour" which sound like they start with a vowel even if the first letter is a consonant. Also use 'an' before letters and numbers which sound like they begin with a vowel, such as "F" or "8". Here MLA begins with 'em' and therefore 'an' article will be used.

[#465] . . . . . . . . Punjab is . . . . . . . . land of India.
Correct Answer

(D) no article, the

Explanation

Solution: Let's break down why the correct answer is Option D: no article, the . Part 1: "Punjab is..." The word "Punjab" is the name of a specific place (a state in India). We generally do not use an article (a, an, or the) before proper nouns like names of countries, states, or cities . So, the first blank should have "no article". Part 2: "...land of India." Here, we are talking about a specific land or a very well-known geographical or historical concept. Specifically, considering the context, it is very well known that Punjab is a fertile land.
Also the name "land of India" is generally used for a well-known reason.
Therefore, we use "the" before nouns when we are referring to a specific or unique thing . So, "the" is the correct article for the second blank. Therefore, the complete and correct sentence is: Punjab is the land of India.