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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 25

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level 2022 - 15 March 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q25

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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 tiger census has revealed that India's big cat count has (1)______ up in the last few years. This is a (2) ______ of great hope and relief for (3) ______ who understand the value of (4) ______ wildlife and the environment. This success is the (5) ______ of collective efforts of the government and the environmentalists.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. reward.

Filler Concept: The sentence talks about the positive outcome of efforts made by the government and environmentalists.
Grammatical Explanation:

"Reward" means a result or benefit gained in return for effort, which suits the context perfectly.

"Profit" is commercial and not appropriate here.

"Honour" and "award" refer more to formal recognition or prestige, not the direct outcome of efforts.

Correction: This success is the reward of collective efforts of the government and the environmentalists.
Conclusion: “Reward” best fits the idea of an outcome earned through hard work.