Direction: In each of the following questions, a sentence/a part of sentence is printed in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose No improvement.
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The revolt of 1857 happened during the rein of Bahadur Shah Zafar.
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- in the rein off
- in the reign of
- during the reign of
- No improvement
Correct Option: C
reign (N.): the period during which a king, queen etc. rules.
rein (N.) : a long narrow leather band that is attached to a metal bar in a horse’s mouth.
Hence, during the reign of is the right usage.
