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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 89

SSC MTS - 09/10/2024 - (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM) • English • Q89

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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 4.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. confiscated.

Context: The sentence says that the Customs took away their cases on the ground that they were merchandise. The word should mean 'taken away by authority.'

Meaning of the words:

  • Confiscated: Taken away by someone in authority, often as a penalty.

  • Concealed: Hidden from view.

  • Contributed: Given or donated.

  • Collected: Gathered together.

Correct word: Confiscated

Reason: Confiscated fits perfectly because the Customs officially took their cases. The other words do not show the idea of taking away by authority.

Final Sentence: Two of our cases containing linen and other things had been confiscated by the Customs.

Hence the chosen option is correct.