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SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 20

SSC CHSL - 16th October 2020 - Shift 1 • English • Q20

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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.

Red okra from Karnataka, Black rice from Gujarat, Red corn from Tamil Nadu; What you would (1)________ as exotic varieties of food today are (2)_______ indigenous crops that belong to a specific region. Many such (3)_________ crops have gone extinct. Many more are on the brink. But with Indian households (4)________ more conscious about healthy eating and the natural benefits of consuming local food, (5)__________ among both consumers and farmers is increasing.

Select the most appropriate option for blank number (2).

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

  1. mostly- in almost every case; almost all the time.
  2. surprisingly- unexpectedly or in a way that is unusual.
  3. openly- honestly; not keeping anything secret.
  4. incredibly- impossible or very difficult to believe.

The statement is trying to show "number" here hence, "mostly" will be the correct choice here.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.