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Articles MCQs

Practice Articles MCQs with answers and detailed explanations. Learn the correct usage of A, An, and The through multiple choice questions designed for SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Teaching and other competitive exams.

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Question #261
They took beautiful photos of ___ Eiffel Tower.
A. the
B. a
C. an
D. no article
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Famous landmarks take the definite article.
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Question #262
Astronauts can supposedly see ___ Great Wall of China from space.
A. no article
B. a
C. the
D. an
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Famous historical structures take 'the'.
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Question #263
Gladiators fought in ___ Colosseum.
A. no article
B. a
C. an
D. the
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Famous historical buildings require the definite article.
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Question #264
The Mona Lisa is displayed in ___ Louvre.
A. a
B. no article
C. an
D. the
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Names of museums and galleries take 'the'.
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Question #265
We spent the whole day at ___ British Museum.
A. no article
B. the
C. an
D. a
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Museums take the definite article.
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Question #266
The President resides in ___ White House.
A. the
B. a
C. no article
D. an
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Important official buildings take 'the'.
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Question #267
The military officials met at ___ Pentagon.
A. no article
B. a
C. the
D. an
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Official government buildings require 'the'.
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Question #268
The treaty was signed at ___ United Nations.
A. no article
B. the
C. an
D. a
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Organizations and institutions with plural names take 'the'.
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Question #269
Guidelines were issued by ___ WHO.
A. no article
B. an
C. a
D. the
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Acronyms pronounced as individual letters (W-H-O) usually take 'the'.
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Question #270
It is recognized as a ___ UNESCO World Heritage site.
A. no article
B. an
C. a
D. the
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Acronyms pronounced as a word (UNESCO) often take no article when acting as a modifier, or stand alone as a proper noun.
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Question #271
The country is a member of ___ NATO.
A. no article
B. a
C. the
D. an
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Acronyms pronounced as words (NATO, NASA) typically take zero article.
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Question #272
He claims to work for ___ CIA.
A. an
B. no article
C. a
D. the
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Organizations whose acronyms are spelled out letter-by-letter take 'the'.
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Question #273
They broadcast the news on ___ BBC.
A. no article
B. a
C. an
D. the
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Broadcasting networks spelled out take 'the'.
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Question #274
The animal was rescued by ___ RSPCA.
A. no article
B. an
C. a
D. the
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Acronyms of organizations spelled out take 'the'.
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Question #275
The pilgrims sailed to America on ___ Mayflower.
A. the
B. a
C. an
D. no article
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Names of famous ships take the definite article.
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Question #276
The astronauts landed on the moon via ___ Apollo 11.
A. no article
B. the
C. a
D. an
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Spacecraft named with a number typically do not take 'the'.
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Question #277
The murder took place on ___ Orient Express.
A. an
B. no article
C. a
D. the
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Names of famous trains take 'the'.
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Question #278
We flew on ___ Boeing 747.
A. a
B. no article
C. the
D. an
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Refers to one specific instance of this aircraft model, so 'a' is used.
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Question #279
He bought ___ Ford Mustang.
A. a
B. an
C. no article
D. the
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
A specific make of a car takes the indefinite article 'a'.
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Question #280
Art flourished during ___ Renaissance.
A. a
B. no article
C. the
D. an
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Historical periods and events take the definite article.
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