Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below each statement should…
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Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below each statement should be placed in the blank space provided so as to make meaningful and grammatically correct sentence? If none of the options is appropriate, mark (5) i.e. ‘None of these’ as the answer.
The fair rent for a residential building is a percentage (9 per cent) of the total value of the building which consists of the market value for a portion of the land, ________
- A.
the landlord will be entitled to approach a Rent Control Court to fix fair rent for the building even during the term of the rental agreement.
- B.
such fair rent is greater than the existing rent, then despite the contractual understanding, you will be required to pay the fair rent fixed by Court.
- C.
under law and as decided in numerous judgments, it is unlawful for a landlord to disconnect essential services such as electricity and water or restrict a tenant from using common amenities for recovery of rental dues or for other reasons.
- D.
cost of construction (as per rates fixed by the Public Works Department) and value of amenities (subject to a maximum of 15 per cent of the cost of the site) but subject to depreciation, depending on the age of the building.
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Correct answer: D
Solution
Option 4 completes the given sentence in the most appropriate manner, because it mentions the costs and values included in the ‘fair rent for a residential building’, other than the one mentioned in the phrase given in the question.
The sentence after completion tells how the ‘fair rent for a residential building’ is calculated and what all is included in it.
Thus, when option 4 gets connected with the first part given in the question, a grammatically correct and coherent sentence is formed.
Other options though are based on the same theme, do not make proper link with the first part of the sentence.
Desired sentence- ‘The fair rent for a residential building is a percentage (9 per cent) of the total value of the building which consists of the market value for a portion of the land, cost of construction (as per rates fixed by the Public Works Department) and value of amenities (subject to a maximum of 15 per cent of the cost of the site) but subject to depreciation, depending on the age of the building.’
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