SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 23

SSC CGL - 18 Sep 2024 - Shift 2 • English • Q23

Select the most appropriate option that means the same as the underlined group of words to fill in the blank.
Most of the rivers dry up during the summer season, but the Ganga is full of water round the year because it is __________.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. perennial.

Perennial means that happens often or that lasts for a long time. Ganga River is perennial as water flows in it throughout the year.

Hence, the correct sentence is-  Most of the rivers dry up during the summer season, but the Ganga is full of water round the year because it is perennial.