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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 90

SSC MTS - 14/10/2024 - (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • English • Q90

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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.

Though people are becoming health-conscious these days, (1)________ simple lifestyle habits they are prone to fatal diseases. (2)________ a new study published in ‘The Journal of the American College of Cardiology’, (3)________ food more sparingly is linked to a lower risk of heart disease, heart failure , and ischemic heart disease. A significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, is demonstrated to be correlated (4)________ high sodium intake. As per the research, a person’s individual sodium intake over time may be predicted by how (5)____ they salt their food. It is found that people who do not put a little additional salt to their food very often had a much lower risk of heart disease event regardless of lifestyle factors and pre-existing disease.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

Context:
The sentence talks about predicting a person’s sodium intake based on how often they add salt to their food.

Meaning of the words:

  • soundly – means deeply or well, does not fit here.

  • hefty – means large or heavy, irrelevant.

  • burly – means strong or muscular, irrelevant.

  • frequently – means often, perfectly fits the context of how often salt is added.

Correct word:
frequently is correct because the research is measuring the frequency of adding salt, which directly relates to sodium intake.

Reason:
The blank requires an adverb of frequency to describe the action of salting food. “Frequently” correctly conveys this meaning.

Final Sentence:
As per the research, a person’s individual sodium intake over time may be predicted by how frequently they salt their food.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.