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SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 1

SSC CGL - 09 Sep 2024 - Shift 2 • English • Q1

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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.

From the beginning (1)_________ the eighteenth century, the ladies of European cities covered (2)_______ faces in layers of paint and powder. This particular fashion was largely brought (3) __________ by the urgent need to disguise the ravages of smallpox, (4)_________ left their faces pitted and scarred. During this same period, the ‘beauty spot’ was introduced to cover (5) __________ a facial defect.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. up.

Context: The sentence is about using a beauty spot to cover a defect.

Analysis of the given options:

  • On: suggests surface placement but not concealment.

  • To: indicates direction or purpose, not suitable here.

  • For: means intended for, but doesn't fit grammatically.

  • Up: part of the phrasal verb 'cover up' meaning 'to hide or conceal.'

Correct word: Up

Reason: The phrase “cover up” is idiomatic and appropriate when talking about hiding flaws.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.