Question

Given below is a newspaper headline. Choose the following option which explains the headline:
Dr. APJ Kalam Awarded Bharat Ratna

a) Bharat Ratna was awarded to Dr. APJ Kalam.
b) Dr. APJ Kalam awards the Bharat Ratna.
c) Both A and B
d) None of the above

Answer 1

Hint: For choosing the right answer, we have to first understand the meaning of the heading provided.

The headline says, Dr. APJ Kalam was awarded Bharat Ratna, ‘Bharat Ratna’ is an award given to an individual with exemplar contribution towards society and the growth of the nation.

Complete answer:

a) Bharat Ratna was awarded to Dr. APJ Kalam: This sentence gives the most apt description of the headline, stating that the receiver of the award is Dr. APJ Kalam.
b) Dr. APJ Kalam awards the Bharat Ratna: The sentence’s meaning has changed with a change in the position of words. This sentence means that the award Bharat Ratna was awarded to someone by Dr. APJ Kalam.
c) Both A and B: This is not correct as only option A is the most suitable description.
None of the above: This is not correct as option A is the correct option.
d) Option A explains the headline in the most appropriate manner.

Note: The headline is written promptly and they mean to provide the most important information in the shortest period time. Option A is the most appropriate for the headline provided.