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<b>Correct answer: B — over</b> <ul> <li><b>Reason:</b> The verb <i>triumph</i> is commonly followed by the preposition <i>over</i> to mean “to conquer or defeat.” This is a fixed collocation: <i>triumph over something.</i></li> <li><b>Why others are wrong:</b> <ul> <li>for, to, at</li> <li>do not form the common verb–preposition pair with <i>triumph</i>.</li> </ul> </li> </ul>

Rule: <br />
The verb “afflicted” is always followed by the preposition “with.”<br />
Afflicted with means “to suffer from” or “to be affected by” something bad (often a disease or hardship).<br />
eg: She is afflicted with fever.<br />
He was afflicted with poverty.

<ul> <li><b>Correct option A: The First World War</b> — India Gate was built to remember Indian soldiers who died during World War I.</li> <li><b>Why others are incorrect</b>: <ul> <li>Option B (Second World War): Memorials for WWII are not India Gate.</li> <li>Option C (Kargil War): The war occurred in 1999; India Gate predates it.</li> <li>Option D (None of these): False, as it commemorates WWI soldiers.</li> </ul> </li> </ul>

<ul> <li><b>Correct answer: A – Wrist</b></li> <li><b>Explanation:</b> Carpal bones form the carpal (wrist) region, comprising eight small bones arranged in two rows. They connect the forearm to the hand and allow wrist movements.</li> <li><b>Key concept:</b> Anatomy of the upper limb; carpal bones = wrist bones.</li> <li><b>Why others are wrong:</b> Femur = thigh bone; Neck = part of the vertebral column or bone region; None of these = incorrect since wrist is correct.</li> <li><b>Exam tip:</b> Remember “carpal” sounds like “carpenter’s” work at the wrist; helps recall location.</li> </ul>