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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 5

SSC CGL - 21 April 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q5

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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.
Dance as an artistic form of (1) ______ is extremely old. Evidence of dance as a (2) ______ form
is available in ancient literary texts, painting and sculpture. (3) ______ of the dance forms trace
their roots to the (4) ______ of movement codified in the Natya Shastra (5) ______ by Bharat
Muni.
 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.1.
 

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. expression

The meaning of the given words is:

  • Succession: a number of people or things of a similar kind following one after the other.
  • Expression: the action of making known one's thoughts or feelings.
  • Suggestion: an idea or plan put forward for consideration.
  • Impression: an imitation of a person or thing, done to entertain.

The correct sentence is:

Dance as an artistic form of expression is extremely old.