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SSC CHSL 2024 PYQ — Question 5

SSC CHSL - 01 July 2024 - Shift 3 • English • Q5

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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.

Many parents think of overweight children as ‘cute’ and cuddly. However, obesity must not be (1) _________ as a healthy sign. (2) _________ obese children grow up, they will be more prone (3) _________ health problems like high blood pressure (4) _________ diabetes. Today, overweight children are becoming a common (5) _________ in many countries.

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

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

In the context of the passage, "seen" fits better with the idea of how obesity is perceived or interpreted.

Here, "seen" means that obesity should not be regarded or perceived as a sign of health.