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SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 14

SSC CHSL - 13th October 2020 - Shift 2 • English • Q14

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Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.

Timers at traffic signals, that help motorists save fuel by switching off their engines while waiting, will soon be phased out due to technical _________.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. glitches.

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

  1. symbols- a sign, object, etc. which represents something.
  2. streamers- a long piece of coloured paper that you use for decorating a room before a party, etc.
  3. glitches- a sudden, usually temporary malfunction or fault of the equipment.
  4. illuminations- light or the place where light comes from.

"Technical glitches" comes together hence, this pair will make a suitable phrase and will be correct.

The correct sentence will be-

Timers at traffic signals, that help motorists save fuel by switching off their engines while waiting, will soon be phased out due to technical glitches.