CDS 2024 · PYQ · Word Classes / Parts of Speech · easy
India is revered as the fountainhead of democracy in the world today.
Identify the word class of the underlined word 'fountainhead'.
A.Noun✓ Correct
B.Adjective
C.Adverb
D.Interjection
Explanation
'Fountainhead' refers to the original source or chief origin of something. In this sentence it names India's status as the source of democracy and is preceded by the article 'the'. It functions as a noun in the sentence.
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