Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.

Kolkata is an important port _______ the river Hoogly.

  1. in

  2. on

  3. about

  4. for

  5. .
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B Correct answer
Explanation

 The preposition ‘on’ is the correct answer in this context. ‘On’ indicates something that is located ina place or situated close to or alongside a place. Since, a port cannot be inside a river it is located near ariver. Thus, this is correct in this context. ‘In’ indicates inside something. ‘About’ indicates a connectionwith something or regarding something. ‘For’ indicates something that is intended to benefit somebodyor something.

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