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SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 20

SSC GD Const (English) - 22 Feb 2024 - Shift 4 • English • Q20

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

Chimpanzees awaken at dawn, and their day is spent (1) __________________ in the trees and on the ground. After a lengthy midday rest, late afternoon is usually the most intensive feeding (2) ____________. In the trees, where most feeding takes place, chimps use their hands and feet to move (3) ____________ . They also leap and swing by their arms (brachiate) skilfully from branch to branch. Movement over any significant distance usually takes (4) _____________ on the ground. Though able to walk upright, chimpanzees more often move about on all fours. (5) ______________ forward on the knuckles of their hands (knuckle walking).

Select the most appropriate option for blank (5)

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. leaning.

The correct word to fill is "leaning" because it describes the action of chimpanzees bending forward while moving on their knuckles, which is consistent with the behavior of "knuckle walking."

The other options—"ragging" (bullying), "making" (producing), and "stalling" (delaying)—do not fit the context of movement.

Therefore, "leaning" is the most appropriate choice.