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SSC Selection Post 2023 PYQ — Question 16

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 30 June 2023 - Shift 2 • English • Q16

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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.

Many parents think of overweight children as 'cute' and cuddly. However, obesity must not be (1)_________ as a healthy sign. (2)________ obese children grow up, they will be more prone (3)____________ health problems like high blood pressure (4)________ diabetes. Today, overweight children are becoming a common (5)___________ in many countries.

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. seen.

 

Context: The sentence talks about a wrong perception that some parents have — thinking overweight children are healthy. The word in the blank must describe how obesity is perceived or viewed, and the sentence then refutes that perception.

Correct word: Seen

Reason: Here, the best fit is “seen” because we are talking about how people view or interpret obesity. “Seen” fits perfectly when talking about public perception or social view.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.