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Correct option: D — in

in ‘In’ is the correct preposition used to indicate the direction or location where the sun rises. Hence, ‘in’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: C — nose

nose ‘Nose’ refers to the part of the face involved in breathing and smelling. The given sentence talks about problems caused by a cold, such as a stuffy nose. Hence, ‘nose’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: B — on

on ‘On’ is a fixed preposition used with the verb ‘insist’. Hence, ‘on’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: C — for

for ‘For’ is used to indicate the purpose or reason for something. Similarly, ‘better working conditions’ is the purpose of agitation by the workers. Hence, ‘for’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: C — to

to ‘To’ is a fixed preposition used after the verb ‘prefer’. Hence, ‘to’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: C — since

since ‘Since’ is used to indicate a point of time in the past when something started. Similarly, ‘yesterday’ is a point of time in the past. Hence, ‘yesterday’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: D — sanitary

sanitary ‘Sanitary’ means related to health, hygiene, and cleanliness. The given Sentence states that the hospital staff ensured proper sanitary conditions in every ward. Hence, ‘sanitary’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: A — since

since 'Since' is used with a specific point of time in the past to indicate when an action started. As per the given sentence, 'Monday' is a day in the past. Hence, 'since' is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: B — with

with ‘With’ is a fixed preposition used with the adjective ‘satisfied / dissatisfied’. Hence, 'with' is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: C — over

over ‘Over’ is a fixed preposition used with the verb ‘presides’. Hence, ‘over’ is the most appropriate answer.