The noun 'jury' takes a singular or plural verb when considered as one unit? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The noun 'jury' takes a singular or plural verb when considered as one unit?

A. none

B. both

C. singular

D. plural

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

When a collective noun is considered as a whole unit, it takes a singular verb: 'The jury has given its verdict.'

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