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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 3

SSC GD Constable (English) - 9th March 2019 Shift 2 • English • Q3

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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.

A dam is built across a river at sites where one can (1)________ a lot of water. This forms (2)________ reservoir and as the water collects, it (3)________ vast areas of land. This is (4)________ the wall of the dam across the river is high and the (5)_________ spreads over a large area.

Select the most appropriate option that will fill in the blank number 3.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

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

  1. submerges- to go or make something go under water.
  2. separates- to stop being together; to cause people or things to stop being together.
  3. divides- to separate into different parts.
  4. ruins- to damage something so badly that it loses all its value, pleasure, etc.

"Submerges" which means "to go or make something go under water" fits the context appropriately.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.