Improve the sentence by selecting the appropriate preposition from the following options.
The intricate designs of the ancient manuscript were hidden _____ the layers of dust and time, waiting to be rediscovered by modern scholars.
Answer और ExplanationAnswer and explanation
Answer: (C) beneath
Concept (Preposition of Position – Beneath) परतों के नीचे छिपे होने का भाव beneath से व्यक्त होता है। Over का अर्थ ऊपर है, outside का अर्थ बाहर है, और on का अर्थ सतह पर है, इसलिए इनमें से कोई भी 'परतों के नीचे दबे होने' का भाव नहीं देता।
✓ सही वाक्य: The intricate designs of the ancient manuscript were hidden beneath the layers of dust and time, waiting to be rediscovered by modern scholars.
Examiner का जाल यह है कि over और on जैसे सामान्य prepositions छात्रों को 'ऊपर' का अर्थ पढ़ने की ओर ले जाते हैं, जबकि छिपाव के लिए 'नीचे' का भाव चाहिए।
Concept (Preposition of Position – Beneath) The idea of being hidden under layers of dust is expressed by beneath. Over means above, outside means outside, and on means on the surface, so none of them conveys 'buried under the layers'.
✓ Correct sentence The intricate designs of the ancient manuscript were hidden beneath the layers of dust and time, waiting to be rediscovered by modern scholars.
Examiner's Trap The examiner includes common prepositions like over and on, which lead students to read 'above the layers', whereas concealment needs the sense of 'under'.
Source: SSC CGL 2026 · 09 Oct 2026 · Shift III। Solution: Prashant Sir, Ramban।Source: SSC CGL 2026 · 09 Oct 2026 · Shift III. Solution by Prashant Sir, from Ramban.