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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 2

SSC GD Constable (English) - 11 March 2019 Shift 3 • 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.

Can you (1)               a world without human beings? Who but humans (2)                have utilized the resources and created a (3)                and cultural environment? The people living in a country are important to (4)                   the economy and the society. They (5)                are the greatest resource.

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

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

  • We use could to show that something is possible, but not certain. 
  • The given statement shows the higher possibility hence, 'Could' suits the blank meaningfully and grammatically.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.