Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

Many a women work for the betterment of their family.

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SSC CHSL Exam 2024 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 04 Jul, 2024 Shift 3)

Answer 1

The correct answer is: Option 1.

Key Points

The phrase "Many a" is used with a singular noun and a singular verb to emphasize the large number of something. (अनेक)
- Example: Many a student has benefited from this scholarship program.
"Woman" refers to an adult female human. (महिला)
- Example: The woman at the counter was very helpful.
Hence, "Many a woman" is the correct phrase to use, and it should be followed by the singular verb "works".

Therefore, the correct answer is: "Many a woman works for".

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

Option 2: Many a women works for (अनेक महिलाएं काम करती हैं): This is incorrect because "Many a" should be followed by a singular noun and verb.
- Example: Many a women works for the betterment of their family. (Incorrect)
Option 3: Many a women working for (अनेक महिलाएं काम कर रही हैं): This is incorrect because it uses the plural noun "women" and changes the verb form.
- Example: Many a women working for the betterment of their family. (Incorrect)
Option 4: Many a woman worked for (अनेक महिलाओं ने काम किया): This is incorrect because it uses the past tense "worked".
- Example: Many a woman worked for the betterment of their family. (Incorrect)