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SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 2

SSC GD Constable (English) - 16th November 2021 Shift 1 • English • Q2

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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.
When the air is clear, the sunset (1)______ yellow, because the light from the sun has passed
a long distance through air and the blue light (2)______ scattered away. If the air is polluted
with small particles, natural (3)______ otherwise, the sunset will be redder. Sunsets over
the sea may also be orange, (4)______ salt particles in the air. The sky (5)______ the sun is
seen reddened, as well as the light coming directly from the sun.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. due to.

The particular sentence talks about the reason behind the orange color of the sunset.

  • "Due to" is used to give the reason behind something.
  • "For" is used to talk about a person or for the reason behind a happening.
  • "Because" is used prior to giving a reason or explanation.
  • "As" is used with a noun to imply the role of or the purpose of a thing.

The correct sentence is:

Sunsets over the sea may also be orange, due to salt particles in the air.