Mr Rakesh Sharma of Malviya Nagar, Jaipur, writes to complain about a leaking water pipeline in his lane. The following lines are taken from his letter:
The Municipal Commissioner
Jaipur Municipal Corporation
Jaipur
Which part of the letter are these lines?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → The receiver’s address
These lines give the post and office of the person the letter goes to, the Municipal Commissioner. This is the receiver’s address. It is written after the date and before the subject line.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: The sender’s address — Incorrect. The sender’s address is Mr Sharma’s own address in Malviya Nagar. It is written at the very top of the letter.
Option 2: The subject line — Incorrect. The subject line states the purpose of the letter in a few words. It does not give an address.
Option 4: The salutation — Incorrect. The salutation is the greeting just before the body. It does not give an address.