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SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 20

SSC GD Const (English) - 20 Feb 2024 - Shift 3 • English • Q20

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Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blanks out of the four alternatives.
The number of measles cases (1)_________ the world increased by 8 per cent during the same period, the report said, bringing the total number of infections (2)_____ nine million. Measles. a (3)________ contagious Viral disease, spreads through respiratory droplets (4)______ by the breath, sneeze or cough of an infected person. It may result in serious illness or even death. Some 37 countries saw significant or disruptive measles (5)______ in 2022, compared to 22 nations in 2021.

Select the most appropriate option for blank(5)

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

  • The word "outbreak" is correct because it refers to a sudden and widespread occurrence of a disease in a particular area or population.
  • The sentence "Some 37 countries saw significant or disruptive measles outbreaks in 2022" uses "outbreaks" to indicate a notable increase in measles cases across multiple countries, making it the most fitting term for describing the rise in disease incidence.