Question

Out of the four underlined word(s)/phrase(s) marked (A). (B). (C) and (D), choose the
word(s)/phrase(s) which is/are wrong or inappropriate in the context of the sentence.
On an average (A) / 550,000 candidates take (B) / the UPSC preliminary examination every year (C)
out of whom only (D) 25% succeed.OK​

Answer 1

Answer:

I think option C

Explanation:

Because it is unfamiliar and also has wrong grammer

Answer 2

The given options have a sentence with a flawed phrase or verb.

The option is C.

The wrong word in that option is:

Out of whom only.

The correct word will be: Out of which.

Explanation:

The word WHICH has variety of functions, it changes based on the type of sentence. A few clarifications are given below:

• The word which is a pronoun and a determiner.

• Definition: Used referring to something previously mentioned when introducing a clause giving further information.

Examples:

"We had to go to a conference in Vienna, which ended on Friday."

"We had gone to a party, which was very boring."

"The hotel was large in size, which meant it had a lot of rooms."

• We use which in questions as a determiner and interrogative pronoun to ask for specific information:

• ‘Which car are we going in?’ he asked Alexander.

Based on these points, the word in this question is taken as a determiner because it specifies the fact more prominently.