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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 2

SSC GD Constable (English) - 5th March 2019 Shift 2 • English • Q2

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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.

On the morning of 14 July 1789, (1)__________ city of Paris was in a state of (2)_________. The king had (3)__________ troops to move into the city. Rumours spread that he would soon order the army to (4)__________ fire upon the citizens. Some 7,000 men and women gathered (5)__________ the town hall.

 

Select the most appropriate option that will fill in the blank number 2.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. alarm.

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

  1. alarm- a sudden feeling of fear or worry.
  2. peace- a situation or a period of time in which there is no war or violence in a country or area.
  3. disagreement- a situation in which people have a different opinion about something and often also argue.
  4. ease- a lack of difficulty.

"Alarm" which means "a sudden feeling of fear or worry" fits the context appropriately.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.