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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 24

SSC CGL - 06 Dec 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q24

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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.

India is one of the largest producers of tea in the world. The industry is (1)________ recognised as technically very well (2) ________. The Indian tea industry is a (3) ________ one traditionally. Tea has been used in India for (4) ________ purposes as well as for (5) ________.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e .medicinal.

The meaning of the given words is:

 

  • Medicinal: Pertaining to the use or administration of medicines or drugs for the treatment or prevention of diseases or medical conditions.
  • Sick: Being in a state of illness or unwellness, experiencing symptoms of disease or poor health.
  • Immune: Having a natural or acquired resistance to infections or diseases.
  • Immunology: The branch of biology and medicine that studies the immune system, including its structure, functions, and responses to pathogens or foreign substances.
  • Thus, the most appropriate filler for the given blank is medicinal.

Therefore, the completed sentence is:

Tea has been used in India for medicinal purposes as well as for consumption.