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Answer: (c)

The sentence mentions a narrative by Supreme Court, which indeed requires a modal "must" to make it mandatory for everyone. "Must have played" makes this a present perfect sentence which shows an action that has been completed. Therefore, the correct answer is Option C

The Supreme Court has ruled that the national anthem must be played in cinema halls across the country before a film is screened, and everyone present must stand to pay respect.

Answer: (b)

The sentence begins with "are" which shows the present situations. And we can't use prepositions like "from" and "in" before "teach". Therefore, the correct answer is Option B

There are many situations and avenues that warrant the national anthem, if the purpose is indeed to teach people the words.

Answer: (b)

The noun before the highlighted word is "values" for which we have to use a plural verb and since, the sentence is comparing the present state of India to the past state (before 73 years), we find that the correct answer is Option B

It is hard to think of any corporate house in India that could be quite so courageously dignified in reinforcing similar values that underscore the founding of the modern Indian state 73 years ago.

Answer: (b)

The sentence tells a fact for the enrollment of a candidate for presidential post. Therefore, it cannot be written in past tense. The correct answer is Option B which shows a present fact for candidate to get their name.

Before a presidential candidate gets their name on the ballot for Election Day, they must survive a nomination process.

Answer: (b)

The sentence shows growth of the rising cost and to match with it, the adverb used is "Unfailingly". Therefore, the correct answer is Option B

What SME's certainly cannot fight now are the rising costs of labour and raw materials, which unfailingly increase every year.