Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
The police are responsible ______maintaining law and order.

• A. of
• B. about
• C. for
• D. in

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

for

Option C is the correct answer because 'for' is used to show purpose or function of something or someone.

Options A, B and D are incorrect because 'of' is used to mean belonging to, 'about' is used to mean in connection with and 'in' is used to indicate an unspecific location or time.