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SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 19

SSC GD Const (English) - 20 Feb 2024 - Shift 1 • English • Q19

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Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blanks out of the four alternatives.
The causes of bipolar disorder aren't completely understood, but it often (1) _________ to be hereditary. The first manic or depressive episode of bipolar disorder usually (2) ___________ in the teenage years or early adulthood. The symptoms can be subtle and confusing; many people with bipolar disorder are overlooked or misdiagnosed resulting in unnecessary (3) ___________ Since bipolar disorder tends to worsen without treatment, it's important to learn (4) ______________ the symptoms look like. Recognizing the problem is the first step to feeling better and getting your life back on (5) __________

Select the most appropriate option for blank(4)

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. What

  • "What" is a suitable option.
  • When describing the nature, identity, or qualities of something—in this example, the symptoms—the term "what" is employed.
  • "Learn what the symptoms look like" is a suitable term as it refers to understanding the particular traits or indications of bipolar disorder. 
  • Compared to other options:
    • "Why": It refers to the cause or reasons for anything; this is not appropriate while discussing the identification of symptoms.
    • "Which": It is used when deciding between certain possibilities; but, in this case, we're not choosing between several symptoms; rather, we're identifying or learning more about them.
    • "Where": It designates a location, which is inappropriate while discussing the identification of symptoms.