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SSC CHSL 2021 PYQ — Question 5

SSC CHSL - 6 Aug 2021 - Shift 2 • English • Q5

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

An appetising and nutritious meal is always recommended because what we eat (1) _____ our senses. The effect of food on our mind, body and spirit had been the centre (2) _____ discussion even in ancient Greece, when Pythagoras argued in favour of a healthy, vegetarian (3) ______. Though at the time when the philosopher lived, in around 500 BC, the term 'vegetarianism' was (4) ______, his diet came to be known as 'the Pythagorean diet'. He is known for his theory on geometry, but few are aware of his profound (5) ______ on food habits.

Select the most appropriate option for blank No.1.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. affects.

  • The sentence talks about the positive effects of appetising and nutritious meals that have on our senses.
  • So the most appropriate verb for the blank no. (1) is affects.
  • The word 'affect' when used as a verb means 'to have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something'.