Question

Identify the most appropriate headline:
As part of the initiative of the state government and bankers, to bring workers mainly from the unorganized sector into the banking system, several banks have opened 3 lakh new bank accounts for laborers through a series of special camps held at industrial clusters.

• A. Banks have opened 3 lakh new accounts for workers
• B. Banks open 3 lakh new accounts for workers as part of an initiative
• C. Banks open 3 lakh new bank accounts for workers through special camps
• D. Banks open 3 lakh new accounts for workers

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Banks open 3 lakh new accounts for workers

The correct headline is Option D. A headline must be accurate and precise portraying the central idea of the news. 'Banks open 3 lakh new accounts for workers' is precise and stands for the central idea of opening numerous bank accounts. Option A is incorrect due to improper use of tense. Options B and C are incorrect due to lack of precision. They contain too many details which are not necessary in a headline.