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

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
Something had always surprised me. There was no (1)______ reason why she should have
been the most (2)______ girl in the class. She was good (3)______ at studies nor in games. She
was not (4)______ a great dancer and could barely sing. Yet, girls (5)______ cluster around her
as if she were a celebrity.

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

Filler Concept: Vocabulary-based filler; adjective before a noun
Grammatical Explanation: The noun “reason” needs a qualifying adjective that expresses specificity
Word Usage:
normal – incorrect; “normal reason” sounds unnatural
particular – correct; “no particular reason” is idiomatic and appropriate
regular – unsuitable; usually used for repeated actions
individual – incorrect; awkward in this context
Final Sentence: There was no particular reason why she should have been the most
Conclusion: The correct answer is particular.

SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 10