SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 3

SSC GD Constable (English) - 12 Jan 2023 - Shift 1 • English • Q3

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Delhi National Zoological Park, which opened in 1959, is (1.) ________ next to the wellknown Old Fort. One of the top zoos in the entire Asian continent, it stands out for its (2.) ________ to give the animals and the birds housed there a habitat that is as close to natural as possible. With a total area of 214 acres, it is perfect for picnics, (3.) ________ in the winter. The National Zoological Gardens in New Delhi are home to over 2,000 different animal and bird (4.) ________. These animals and birds, which originate from many areas such as Africa, America, Australia, etc., (5.) _______ a home at this zoo. The Mughal Kos Minar serves as the Delhi Zoo's entrance.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

  • The completed sentence is: With a total area of 214 acres, it is perfect for picnics, especially in the winter.
  • The word emphasises on the idea that it's a great place for picnicking during the winter.

  • The other options (explicitly, exactly, and variable) do not fit the context.