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SSC MTS 2019 PYQ — Question 4

SSC MTS Previous Year - 07 August 2019 - Shift 1 • English • Q4

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Comprehension:

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

The Narmada River, (1)______ called the Rewa was previously known (2)____ Nerbudda. It is a river in central India along (3)______ the Godavari and the Krishna. It is also (4)____ as the "Life Line of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh" for its huge (5)______ to these states. The Narmada rises from Amarkantak Plateau near Anuppur district

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 2.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. as

Concept/Grammar rules

Application

The verb ‘known’ takes preposition ‘as’ after it.

Example: Lord Shiva is also known as Shankar.  

Hence, ‘as’ is the appropriate usage after ‘known’ in the sentence.