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SSC Stenographer 2024 PYQ — Question 88

SSC Stenographer - 10/12/2024 (12:30 PM to 2:30 PM) • English • Q88

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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.
The Kodagu district administration ________ (1) planned a Honey Festival in the gardens of Raja Seat in Madikeri on 24 and 25 December. The festival, which has been planned in association with Kodagu Zilla Panchayat and Horticulture Department, _____ (2) aimed at encouraging _______ (3) in Kodagu in view of the worldwide demand for Coorg honey. The festival is _________ (4) to bring together not only people engaged in apiculture, but also scientists, societies and companies _________ (5) in producing honey.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

The sentence is:
'...is aimed at encouraging _______ in Kodagu in view of the worldwide demand for Coorg honey.'

The keyword here is “honey”, which directly relates to beekeeping.

The correct term for beekeeping is apiculture.

Meaning of options:
Apiculture –  the practice of beekeeping, especially for producing honey.

Horticulture – the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants (not directly related to honey).

Agriculture – general farming (too broad).

Sericulture – the cultivation of silkworms for silk production.