Verbal Ability - Sentence Improvement - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Sentence Improvement - Section 1 (Q.No. 75)
Directions to Solve
In questions given below, a part of the sentence is italicised and underlined. Below are given alternatives to the italicised part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, option 'D' is the answer.
75.
Although India is still by far a poor country, it can become rich if its natural and human resources are fully utilised.
Discussion:
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Himang said:
1 decade ago
"by and large" means in general; on the whole; everything considered; for the most part.
While "by far" means To the most extreme or evident degree.
So here option B is more appropriate.
While "by far" means To the most extreme or evident degree.
So here option B is more appropriate.
Madhav said:
1 decade ago
Why not by far ?
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