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SSC CPO 2024 PYQ — Question 41

SSC CPO - 27 June 2024 - Shift 3 • English • Q41

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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.

Why do people yawn? No one seems to know the exact (1)________. Some people believe that we yawn (2) ________ we do not have enough oxygen in our bodies. In (3) ________ words, we yawn to breathe in (4) ________ oxygen. People also believe that yawning is associated (5) ________ boredom.

Select the correct option to fill blank 1.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. reason.

  • The most appropriate option to fill is "reason" because it directly addresses the cause or explanation for why people yawn.
  • The other options, such as "explanation," "basis," and "reality," do not fit as well in this context, where the focus is on identifying the cause or factor behind yawning.