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SSC CHSL 2021 PYQ — Question 2

SSC CHSL - 15 April 2021 - Shift 1 • English • Q2

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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.

Adventure sports play an important role in shaping and developing the personality of (1) ________ individual. They involve great physical and mental (2)______ along with discipline and decision making. Participation in adventure sports (3)_______ the confidence level, strength, stamina, and fitness. Besides, (4)______ sports also teach one to work in unity and improve social interaction along with the group (5)______ and leadership.

Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 4.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. these.

  • The passage talks about the role of adventure sports in one's life.
  • Demonstratives like this, that, these, and those are used to point out specific nouns that are near or far in time and space.
  • As there are plural nouns in the preceding sentence the most appropriate word that would fill blank 4 is "these".