You can rely . . . . . . . . him to be there whenever you need him.
(A) with
(B) at
(C) in
(D) on
Solution:
'Rely on' means 'to need a particular thing or the help and support of someone or something in order to continue, to work correctly, or to succeed'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
52.
There is a large table . . . . . . . . the cupboard and the wall.
(A) among
(B) between
(C) within
(D) in
Solution:
The most common use for 'among' is when something is in or with a group of a few, several, or many things. The most common use of 'between' is when something is in the middle of two things or two groups of things. It is sometimes used in the phrase in between.
53.
He was absent . . . . . . . . the meeting.
(A) in
(B) from
(C) on
(D) of
Solution:
The prepositions that are generally used with 'absent' are 'from' and 'in'. "absent from" would indicate "should be there but is not". For example - The student is absent from school today. "absent in" would indicate "this trait/element etc." is not a part of something. For example - Fear of death is absent in many African religions.
54.
He behaves just like his father. He really takes . . . . . . . . him.
(A) to
(B) from
(C) after
(D) by
Solution:
'Take after' means 'resemble a parent or ancestor'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
55.
He will reach here . . . . . . . . sunset.
(A) in
(B) for
(C) at
(D) on
Solution:
'At' indicates specific time, location or position. Hence it is the correct preposition to be used in the sentence.
56.
He will be discharged . . . . . . . . a week.
(A) after
(B) before
(C) from
(D) since
Solution:
'After' means 'later than' and 'next in time or place'. 'After' can be used before a noun phrase (as a preposition).
57.
Raza would indulge . . . . . . . . a short sleep in his arm chair.
(A) in
(B) on
(C) upon
(D) to
Solution:
'Indulge in' means 'to become involved in (something, especially something that is considered wrong or improper)'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
58.
The restaurant is . . . . . . . . the sea front.
(A) on
(B) of
(C) about
(D) in
Solution:
'On' and 'in' are prepositions in relation to place and time. 'On' is used to show that something is in a position above something else and touching it. 'In' is used when something is within, i.e. one thing contains another. 'On' is the appropriate preposition to use here.
59.
The defence of the oil installation had been assigned . . . . . . . . my regiment.
(A) on
(B) to
(C) of
(D) for
Solution:
'Assigned to' means 'to give someone something that they can use, or some work or responsibility'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.
60.
He has been absent . . . . . . . . a fortnight.
(A) from
(B) since
(C) for
(D) to
Solution:
'For' can be used to indicate a duration, limit or an ending. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.