Directions: In the question, there are four sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases marked as ‘A’ and ‘B’ that are italicized or highlighted. Select the most appropriate word or phrase to form grammatically and syntactically correct sentences. Then, from the options that follow, choose the correct one.

(i) The 15^th of August 1947 is a (A) memorial (B) memorable day in the history of India because India got independence on that day. (ii) The horse riders were ordered to (A) mount (B) mound their horses and to wait for the signal to venture on the horse race. (iii) The (A) weather (B) season in the hills is very pleasant and cool in summers and that is why people visit hill stations in summer. (iv) Distribute these sweets (A) among (B) amongst every one of the boys.

In sentence (i), the correct option is (B) because memorable here refers to a day that is sufficiently interesting or exciting to be worth remembering, whereas memorial implies a statue, speech or a ceremony that is intended to remind people of somebody who has died.

In sentence (ii), the correct option is (A) because mount refers to to get onto or climb a horse whereas mound refers to a small rounded hill.  

In sentence (iii), the correct option is (A) because weather implies the state of the atmosphere with regard to temperature, cloudiness etc. Season refers to a traditional division of the year based on distinctive weather conditions.

In sentence (iv), the correct option is (B) because amongst indicates between or to each person or thing in a group. Among indicates being surrounded by people, things ideas or circumstances.