Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Preposition

Question:

Fill in the blank with the correct preposition from the options given below:-

India experienced a 46 percent year-on-year increase in cyberattacks ____ the second quarter of 2024.

Options:

among

on

above

during

Correct Answer:

during

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → during

Complete sentence:
India experienced a 46 percent year-on-year increase in cyberattacks during the second quarter of 2024.

Explanation:
The preposition "during" is used to indicate a specific time period in which something happened. Here, it refers to the second quarter of 2024, making "during" the most appropriate choice.