SSC CHSL 2024 PYQ — Question 20

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

The disclaimer read that no animals were harmed (1)________ the filming of that scene. However, they forgot that the brand of lipstick that was applied (2)________ the heroines lips for that scene was manufactured from crushed cochineal bugs, which release a pigment commonly used in red lipstick. The other items in the film studio (3)________ used animal fats during their manufacturing. The actors who (4)________ that they are vegan in past interviews are unaware of their indirect involvement in such acts of cruelty against animals. The indirect cruelty against animals does not stop here. For example, the extensive disposal of plastic waste in oceans has made plastic a part of the animal food chain, which is detrimental (5)________ our entire ecosystem.