Multiple choice

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

Uttar Pradesh is the most populous State of India, which has a population of nearly 200 million, more than the 12 least populous States combined.

  1. Uttar Pradesh is the most populous State of India, which has a population of nearly 200 million, more than the 12 least populous States combined.

  2. With a population of nearly 200 million, Uttar Pradesh is the most populous State of India, and is more populous than the 12 least populous States combined.

  3. More populous than the 12 least populous States combined, with a population of nearly 200 million, Uttar Pradesh is the most populous State of India.

  4. Having a population of nearly 200 million, Uttar Pradesh is the most populous State of India, being more populous than the 12 least populous States combined.

  5. More populous than the 12 least populous States combined, Uttar Pradesh, being India's most populous State is having a population of nearly 200 million.
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Explanation

Correct. The option removes the Error of Misplaced Modifier by placing the noun being modified right after the modifier.

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