Identify the sentence/s punctuated correctly.
a. The moon was bright; the fish were biting right; and all together it was glorious night.
b. Dr. Harish is a well-mannered man.
c. The Country Club is closed.
Answer Options:

The correct answer is Option B (Only b and c).

Key Points:
• This question tests the rules of English punctuation, specifically the use of semicolons, hyphens, and periods.
• Option 2 is correct because sentences 'b' and 'c' are properly punctuated. In sentence 'b', 'well-mannered' correctly uses a hyphen to form a compound adjective before the noun 'man', and 'Dr.' correctly uses a period for abbreviation. Sentence 'c' is a straightforward declarative sentence with correct capitalization and a terminal period.
• Sentence 'a' is incorrectly punctuated. The use of semicolons here is excessive and grammatically flawed. Semicolons are used to connect independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction. When a coordinating conjunction like 'and' is used, a comma is usually sufficient unless the clauses themselves contain internal commas. Furthermore, 'glorious night' is missing an article ('a glorious night').
• In MPSC exams, carefully check compound adjectives for hyphens and complex sentences for correct semicolon/comma usage.
• Key Takeaway: Remember: Semicolons join independent clauses not joined by a coordinating conjunction (like 'and', 'but').