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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 8

SSC GD Constable (English) - 5th March 2019 Shift 2 • English • Q8

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Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.

Minerals are ___________ occurring substances which have certain physical properties.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

  1. naturally- in a natural way; not forced or made artificially.
  2. thoroughly- in a careful and complete way.
  3. fictitiously- invented; not real.
  4. falsely- in a way that is not true.

"Naturally" which means "in a natural way; not forced or made artificially" fits in the context appropriately.

Hence, it will be the correct choice.

Correct Sentence:-

Minerals are naturally occurring substances which have certain physical properties.