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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 12

SSC GD Constable (English) - 11 Feb 2019 Shift 1 • English • Q12

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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.

Generations of women in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu have been diving to ________(1) seaweed to help support their families ________(2) women head to the sea on ________(3) unique quest. Clad in traditional saris and goggles, they ________(4) into the ocean to collect coral and seaweed ________(5) grow on underwater rocks. Seaweed is used in food and to make various drugs and chemicals.

Select the most appropriate option that will fill in the blank number 5.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

  • A relative pronoun is used to connect a clause or phrase to a noun or pronoun. The clause modifies or describes the noun.
  • The most common relative pronouns are who, whom, whose, which, and that. Sometimes, when and where can be used as relative pronouns as well.
  • The statement talks about the "Coral and seaweed" that will be considered as "Nonliving" hence, "Which" will be the correct Relative Pronoun here.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.