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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 196

SSC CGL Tier II - English - 16th Nov 2020 • English • Q196

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In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

A market place is always abuzz with activity. It is especially (1)______ a visit in the evenings. A (2)______ range of items are on display. (3)______ and getting a satisfactory (4)______ give the necessary sense of (5)______ to the bored housewife and bring a smile (6)______ her face. People from all (7)______ of life, rich and poor, (8)______ shoulders with each other. From their busy (9)______, here people find time to (10)______ a greeting with friends or neighbours.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. deal.

When the dealer and the shopper agree on the common price of a commodity, it gives satisfaction to the customer.

Let's see the meaning of the given words:

  • case: a particular situation or example of something.
  • contract: to make a written legal agreement with somebody to do something.
  • pact: a formal agreement between two people or groups of people.
  • deal: to do business, especially buying and selling goods.

In the given question, the word 'deal' is the correct answer.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 4 i.e. deal.