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SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 8

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 20 Jun 2024 Shift 3 • English • Q8

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In the following passage some words have been deleted, Fill in the blanks with the help of
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
The roots of some plants get swollen with the (1) __________ of storage food which can be
used as vegetables. The plants which have such roots are called root crops. These are
(2)____________ staple foods with (3) __________ giving carbohydrates. These also have
large water (4)_____. Some (5)________ are carrots, beetroots, radishes, turnip, sweet
potato etc.
 

 

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. energy.

The sentence "These are (2)____________ staple foods with (3) __________ giving carbohydrates." talks about what carbohydrates provide. Carbohydrates are primarily known for providing energy to the body, so "energy" is the most suitable word here.

Why the other options are incorrect:

"Power" refers more to physical strength or force, which is less appropriate here.

"Strength" usually means physical or mental toughness, not a nutrient function.

"Capacity" means the ability to hold or contain something, which doesn't fit the nutritional context.