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SSC MTS 2023 PYQ — Question 61

SSC MTS - 11 May 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q61

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In the following passage some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

Red kites were considered vermin across Britain and Ireland (1) _____ the 16th century and their numbers were rigorously (2) _______ while public perceptions have changed, gamekeepers and farmers still (3) _____ shoot, poison and trap red kites for the (4) _____ harm they cause to livestock and game. In 2020 alone, 20 red kites were confirmed to have been (5) ______ this way in the UK.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

  • "Red kites were considered vermin across Britain and Ireland during the 16th century" indicates that throughout or over the 16th century, red kites were viewed as pests or nuisances.
  • This use of "during" implies that the perception of red kites as vermin persisted throughout that period.
  • The other options ("until," "along," "while") do not correctly convey the sense of continuity or duration that "during" provides in this context.