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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 12

SSC GD Constable (English) - 11 Jan 2023 - Shift 3 • English • Q12

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Select the correct pair of words for the blanks in the given sentence.

Jharkhand is a major ________ producing state in India whereas the union territory of Jammu & Kashmir is a ________ place.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. coal; cold.

  • "Jharkhand is a major coal-producing state in India": This part of the sentence is highlighting Jharkhand's role in coal production, indicating that it is a major source of coal.

  • "whereas the union territory of Jammu & Kashmir is a cold place": This part of the sentence contrasts Jharkhand's coal production with Jammu & Kashmir's cold climate, describing it as a "cold place."

  • Therefore, the correct pair of words is "coal, cold."