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SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 94

SSC CGL Tier II - 26 October 2023 • English • Q94

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Read the given passage and answer the question that follows.

Steel is tough, and it can easily be shaped, cut or made into wire. Special alloys of steel can be made by adding small amounts of other metals such as aluminium, nickel and copper. Alloys give steel unusual hardness, toughness or ability to resist rust. Steel is often called the backbone of modern industry. Almost everything we use is either made of iron or steel or has been made with tools and machinery of these metals. Ships, trains, trucks and autos are made largely of steel. Even the safety pins and the needles you use are made from steel. Oil wells are drilled with steel machinery. Steel pipelines transport oil. Minerals are mined with steel equipment. Farm machines are mostly steel. Large buildings have steel framework.

Identify the structure of the passage.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

The structure of the passage is "Descriptive." The passage provides a detailed description of the properties, uses, and significance of steel, including its various applications and the benefits of special steel alloys.

It does not focus on cause and effect, sequential order, or classification, but rather describes the importance and versatility of steel in various contexts.