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SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 25

SSC CGL - 20 July 2023 - Shift 4 • English • Q25

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Fountains are used today to decorate city parks and squares; to honour individuals or events; for recreation (1)_______ for entertainment. A splash pad or spray pool allows city residents to enter, get wet and cool off in summer. The musical fountain (2)______ water, coloured lights and recorded music, controlled by a computer, for dramatic effects. Fountains can (3)______ also be musical instruments played (4)______ one or more of their water jets. Drinking fountains provide fresh (5)_______ buildings, parks and public spaces. moving jets of obstruction in public.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 5.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. drinking Water.  

In the given passage, the sentence is discussing the function of fountains in providing water in public spaces.

Among the options provided, "drinking Water" is the most appropriate choice as it accurately reflects the function of fountains in providing fresh water for drinking in buildings, parks, and public spaces. 

Hence, the chosen option will be the correct answer.