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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 87

SSC MTS - 30/10/2024 - (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • English • Q87

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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.

A weed is an untamed plant that (1)______ where it is not wanted, usually among gardens or crops. The majority of weeds are (2)________. While some are toxic to horses and cattle, others harm mature crops by (3)________them of water, sunlight, soil and minerals. There are various ways that weeds (4)______. They are (5)_______ transported from one location to another as trash, dust or fodder.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. dangerous.

Context: The sentence is describing the nature of weeds. Since some weeds are toxic to animals and harmful to crops, the suitable word should indicate harm.

Meaning of the words:

  • Delicates – means 'fragile or easily broken,' incorrect in this context.

  • Grace – means 'elegance or beauty,' not related to weeds.

  • Dangerous – means 'likely to cause harm or injury,' correct here.

  • Vices – means 'immoral or wicked behavior,' unrelated.

Correct word: Dangerous, because weeds are generally harmful to animals and crops.

Final Sentence: The majority of weeds are dangerous.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.