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SSC CHSL 2024 PYQ — Question 15

SSC CHSL - 02 July 2024 Shift 1 • English • Q15

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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.

(1)______ health benefits, including protection from cardiovascular disease and cancer, have been (2)_______ to antioxidants; however, according to dietitian Vinson, these benefits depend on how well antioxidants are absorbed and (3)______ by the body. According to the study, coffee has more antioxidant power than other well-known foods and drinks, like tea, milk, chocolate, and cranberries. Dates had the highest antioxidants per serving out of all the foods and drinks (4)______, but because dates are not consumed to the same extent as coffee, the latter comes out on (5)______, according to Vinson.

Select the most appropriate connotation to fill in the blank.

I always love the _______ of my mother’s cooking.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. aroma.

  • "Aroma" has a positive connotation and is often used to describe the pleasant smell of food.
  • The other options do not fit as well in this context—
    • "stench" (which has a negative connotation),
    • "perfume" (typically refers to fragrance worn by people), and
    • "scent" (which is neutral but less specific than "aroma")