In each of the following questions, an incomplete statement followed by fillers is given. Pick out the best filler to complete the incomplete statement, correctly and meaningfully

Although initial investigations pointed towards him _________.

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CSIR CERI JSA Official Paper-II (Held On 2022)

Answer 1

The correct answer is 'the subsequent evidence that surfaced proved that he was innocent'.

Key Points

The statement begins with "Although initial investigations pointed towards him", implying that there was an initial suspicion or indication of guilt.
The correct filler should provide a contrast to the initial suspicion, showing that the final conclusion was different.
Option 3 fits this context perfectly as it indicates a contradiction to the initial investigations by stating that subsequent evidence proved his innocence.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

Complete Sentence: Although initial investigations pointed towards him, the subsequent evidence that surfaced proved that he was innocent.

Additional Information

Option 1: the preceding events corroborated his involvement in the crime - This supports the initial investigations rather than contradicting them.
Option 2: the additional information confirmed his guilt - This also supports the initial investigations.
Option 4: he gave an open confession of his involvement in the crime - This confirms his guilt, not innocence.