The lecture was boring; everyone was busy on their phone _______ the session.

• in
• at
• after
• during
Correct Option: D  [ during ]

Remark: The preposition "during" is used to say when something happens.

He preferred classical music _________ popular numbers.

• from
• of
• over
• to
Correct Option: D  [ to ]

Remark: Here, "to" signifies the direction of his preference, indicating that he likes classical music more than popular numbers.

He took French leave from his office.

• leave without permission
• leave with permission
• casual leave
• medical leave
Correct Option: A  [ leave without permission ]

Remark: "French leave": a departure without saying goodbye, asking permission, or giving notice.

I am vexed ________ my brother.

• at
• with
• of
• on
Correct Option: B  [ with ]

Remark:

Subscribe (find synonyms)

• share an opinion, view
• combine into a whole
• join
• appoint
Correct Option: A  [ share an opinion, view ]

Remark:

Fate smiled ________ him in all his ventures.

• on
• about
• after
• behind
Correct Option: A  [ on ]

Remark:

She tries very hard to keep up with her rich neighbours.

• to imitate
• to keep touch
• to avoid
• to be on par
Correct Option: A  [ to keep touch ]

Remark: "keep up with": to maintain contact or relations with someone.

There is a distributing nexus _______ politics and sports in India.

• along
• about
• to
• between
Correct Option: D  [ between ]

Remark:

The horse and the coach ________ arrived.

• have
• have been
• would
• has
Correct Option: A  [ have ]

Remark: When two singular nouns joined by "and" refer to the same person or thing, the verb is singular.
But here article "the" used twice before each noun to indicate two different subjects, thus "have" used.

No one can hinder him ___________ me in the market.

• into
• from
• of
• at
Correct Option: B  [ from ]

Remark: