Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select No improvement. The Kumbh Mela has been held at Allahabad, since centuries now because in the past two decades it has grown into a mega event. (a) for centuries now but in the past (b) No improvement (c) since centuries now but in the past (d) for centuries now moreover in the past

Options

A. for centuries now but in the past
B. No improvement
C. since centuries now but in the past
D. for centuries now moreover in the past

Answer

A

Explanation

for centuries now but in the past RULE: For is used for the total time and since is used with the starting time (when something started). In the given sentence, the total time (centuries) is given so, .for should be used.