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SSC CHSL 2021 PYQ — Question 2

SSC CHSL - 6 Aug 2021 - Shift 2 • English • Q2

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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. 4.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. unknown.

  • The sentence refers that around 500 B.C. Pythagoreans argued for a healthy, vegetarian food but the term 'vegetarianism' was not known during his time and so it was known as the 'Pythagorean diet'.
  • So, the most appropriate word that will fill the blank no. (4) is 'unknown', which means 'not known or familiar'.