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SSC CGL 2016 PYQ — Question 168

SSC CGL Tier II English - 30/11/2016 • English • Q168

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In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

The nation has been _____as a relatively extensive, territorial relation of the nativity. We have further formulated the_____of the nation as a territorially_____, yet bounded, social relation for the generation, transmission, and ____of life. When the nation is a national state, it is also a_____for the protection of life. The nation is often ______by the metaphor of familial relations and, indeed, has sometimes been considered as some kind of_____family. This is understandable because both the nation and the family are relations of_____. Nonetheless, there is an important difference, and to understand this will _____a more detailed examination of the_____ between territory and bonding.

as a territorially_______, yet bounded, social relation

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. extensive.

  • extensive- covering or affecting a large area.
  • extended- made larger; enlarged.
  • extrapolated- extend the application of (a method or conclusion) to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue or similar methods will be applicable.
  • excessive- more than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.

As in the passage it is already given that 'a relatively extensive, territorial relation of the nativity" the chosen option will be correct.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.