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SSC Selection Post 2023 PYQ — Question 9

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 28 June 2023 - Shift 2 • English • Q9

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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.
A healthy diet is (1) _________ in fibre, whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, "good" or
unsaturated fats, and omega-3 fatty acids. These dietary components turn down
inflammation, which can (2)__________ tissue, joints, artery walls and organs. Going easy on
processed foods is another (3)_________ of healthy eating. Sweets, foods made with highly
refined grains, and sugar-sweetened beverages can (4)_________ spikes in blood sugar that
can lead to early hunger. High blood sugar is (5)_________ the development of diabetes,
obesity, heart disease and even dementia.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

 

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. damage.

 

he sentence is explaining what inflammation can do to the body.

Damage means to harm, injure, or impair something physically or functionally.

It fits with the list of body parts mentioned, which inflammation is known to harm.