In each of the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word (s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate your choice for the correct answer.

प्र:

It ______ for five hours.

• 1
  has been raining
• 2
  is raining
• 3
  have been raining
• 4
  None of these