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SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 16

SSC CHSL - 13th October 2020 - Shift 2 • English • Q16

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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 blank.

Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in India located near Hospet town in the Karnataka state, India. (1)_________ the attractions of Hampi (2)_______ beautiful temples, ruins of palaces (3)________ of aquatic structures, ancient market streets, royal pavilions, bastions, royal platforms, treasury buildings...the list is practically (4)________. Most of the visitors to Hampi arrive at the well-connected Hospet Junction railway station, (5)__________ about 13km from Hampi. Roads to Hampi are in great shape. Driving all the way to Hampi from the neighbouring cities is not a bad idea either.

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

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

  1. located- to find or discover the exact position of something.
  2. placed- to put something carefully or deliberately in a particular position.
  3. settled- not changing or not likely to change.
  4. fitted- made or cut to fit a particular space and fixed there.

The statement is trying to talk about the location of the statement hence, "located" will be the correct option.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.