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SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 21

SSC CHSL - 16th October 2020 - Shift 1 • English • Q21

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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 (1).

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. describe.

  • A modal verb is followed by the first form of the verb(v1).
  • As the chosen option is in the first form of the verb it will be our correct answer.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.