Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the appropriate article from the given options and fill in the blank.

What is ......... capital of India?

  1. a

  2. an

  3. the

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The definite article 'the' is used with 'capital of India' because 'capital' is a unique, specific noun phrase - there is only one capital of India (New Delhi). When referring to unique things like 'the sun,' 'the president,' or 'the capital,' we use 'the' rather than indefinite articles 'a' or 'an.' This is a grammatical rule for definite nouns.

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