In each question a word is given in bold, using this word three sentences are given. Choose the set of sentence(s) that has/have the correct usage of the given word.

Prima facie

(A) The police decided there was prima facie evidence to justify an arrest, as the suspect was caught holding the stolen goods.

(B) After the long hike, Sarah felt a prima facie pain in her knee that required immediate surgery.

(C) At prima facie, the plan seemed simple, but upon closer inspection, it revealed many hidden complications

Correct option is A

Correct Answer: C (Only A and C)

Word Analysis: Prima facie

• Meaning: At first sight; based on the first impression; accepted as correct until proved otherwise.
• Hindi: प्रथम दृष्ट्या / पहली नज़र में
• Context: Most commonly used in legal and academic settings to describe evidence that is sufficient to establish a fact unless it is rebutted.

Sentence Evaluation:

• (A) The police decided there was prima facie evidence to justify an arrest...
• Usage: Correct.
• Explanation: In legal terms, prima facie evidence is information that, at first glance, provides enough "proof" to proceed with a case or an arrest before a full trial takes place.
• (B) After the long hike, Sarah felt a prima facie pain in her knee...
• Usage: Incorrect.
• Explanation: "Prima facie" describes the evaluation or appearance of a situation, not the intensity or physical nature of a sensation. One might say "The injury appeared serious prima facie," but a "prima facie pain" is nonsensical. She likely felt acute or sharp pain.
• (C) At prima facie, the plan seemed simple, but upon closer inspection...
• Usage: Correct.
• Explanation: This uses the term to mean "at first glance" or "based on the initial impression." It sets up the contrast between the first look (simple) and the deeper reality (complicated).