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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 88

SSC MTS - 09/10/2024 - (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM) • English • Q88

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

He knew everyone on the island. Whenever his car stopped, half a dozen voices ____ 1 _____ shout out his name. Policemen, agricultural labourers of low social status and priests waved and smiled ____ 2 ____ he passed; everyone greeted him as a brother. They respected his honesty, and belligerence, and above all, they adored his typically Greek scorn and fearlessness when dealing with any _____ 3 ____ of Governmental red tape. On arrival, two of our cases containing linen and other things had been ______ 4 ____ by the Customs on the curious ground that they were merchandise. So, when we moved out to the villa and the problem of bed linen arose, Mother told Spiro ______ 5 _____ our cases in the Customs and asked for his advice.
 

Fill in the blank number 3.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. form.

Context: The sentence talks about 'dealing with any _____ of Governmental red tape.' Here, the blank needs a word meaning 'type' or 'kind.'

Meaning of the words:

  • From: Shows the starting point or origin.

  • Form: Type, kind, or shape of something.

  • Farm: Land used for growing crops or raising animals.

  • Forum: A meeting place for discussion.

Correct word: Form

Reason: Form matches the meaning — any form (type) of Governmental red tape. The other words do not fit the sense of the sentence.

Final Sentence: They adored his fearlessness when dealing with any form of Governmental red tape.

Hence the chosen option is correct.