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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 18

SSC CGL - 01 Dec 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q18

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Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The planets are _______________ around the sun.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

The given sentence is describing the movement of planets around the sun. The verb used in the sentence must correctly describe the movement of the planets.

  • "Circling" could also work, but it suggests a more direct, circular movement around the sun rather than an elliptical one.
  • "Rotating" means spinning on an axis, which is not accurate for describing the movement of planets around the sun.
  • "Rounding" means moving in a curved or circular path but is not as precise as "revolving" for describing the movement of planets around the sun.
  • The most appropriate option to fill in the blank would be "revolving," as it indicates that the planets are moving around the sun in a circular or elliptical orbit.

Thus, the most appropriate filler for the given blank is revolving.