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SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 18

SSC CHSL - 14th October 2020 - Shift 1 • English • Q18

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In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in Panchmahal district in Gujarat, India. (1)__________ is situated near the historical (2)_________ of Champaner, a city which was founded by Vanraj Chavda, the (3)__________ prominent king of the Chavda Dynasty, in the 8th century. He named it (4)_________ the name of his friend and general Champa, also known later as Champaraj. The heritage site is dotted with forts with bastions ranging (5)__________ the hills of Pavagadh, and extending into the city of Champaner.

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

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

  • "Named" is always followed by the preposition "after".
  • named after- (name someone after someone/something) to give someone or something the same name as someone or something else, especially the same first name as a member of your family.
  • Albert was named after his grandfather.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.