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SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 18

SSC GD Const (English) - 20 Feb 2024 - Shift 4 • English • Q18

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Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blanks out of the four alternatives.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD)had (1) _________________ a warning regarding a heatwave for March 8 and 9 for Goa The warning stated, "With the strengthening of easterly winds, clear sky (2) ________ and delay in setting time of sea breeze, the maximum temperature over Goa is likely to remain 4-6°C (3) ___________ than its normal value. Persistence of these conditions is likely to satisfy the criteria of a heat wave over Goa (4) ___________ Thursday". Many schools in Goa are conducting exams and have been (5) ____________ to advance the timing.

Select the most appropriate option for blank (3)

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

  • "Higher" is the comparative version of "high," used for value comparisons. Since the temperature in this line is being compared to its normal value, "higher" is the correct answer.
  • Compared to other options:
    •  "Highest": Highest refers to the greatest degree when comparing three or more objects; it is the superlative form. It wouldn't fit in this context since the statement just compares the present temperature to the standard value—not to a range of values.
    • "Highly": This is an adverb that can be used to modify other adverbs, verbs, or adjectives. Since the statement needs an adjective to compare temperatures, it is inappropriate for this sentence.
    •  "High": This is an adjective, but not used in comparison. It does not compare two numbers; instead, it describes the degree.