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SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 3

SSC CHSL - 04 Aug 2023 - Shift 1 • English • Q3

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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.

Nainital has a 1_____ lake. Tourists come from far and wide to 2_____ boating here. There is a skating place behind it. People who skate here say that the ride seems to go around with them. Evenings are also pleasant here. The 3______ of the electric lights looks as if they are dancing in the ripples of the lake. Truly, Nainital is an 4______ city of 5_______ beauty.

Select the most appropriate option for blank 3.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

The phrase "The ___ of the electric lights" indicates that we are looking for a noun that describes what is being seen or perceived in the context of the lake and its surroundings.

The word "reflection" fits perfectly because it refers to the image of the electric lights on the surface of the lake.

It creates a vivid and poetic image of the lights appearing to dance on the ripples of the lake, which enhances the beauty and ambience of the scene.

Therefore, the sentence with the correct option would be: "The reflection of the electric lights looks as if they are dancing in the ripples of the lake."