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SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 17

SSC CHSL - 16th October 2020 - Shift 1 • English • Q17

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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 (5).

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

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

  1. awareness- knowledge, consciousness or interest.
  2. apprehension- suspicion or fear especially of future evil.
  3. experience- the things that you have done in your life; the knowledge or skill that you get from seeing or doing something.
  4. intelligence- the ability to understand, learn and think.

Meaningfully the chosen option suit the blank hence, it will be the correct choice.