SSC Selection Post 2023 PYQ — Question 8

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 30 June 2023 - Shift 1 • English • Q8

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Their conviction and determination helped Kimirica overcome ________ odds and become India’s largest manufacturer of luxury hotel toiletries and guest room amenities.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3, i.e., insurmountable.

 

Filler Concept: Choosing the word that best fits the context of overcoming difficulty

Grammar Explanation:
Insurmountable means too great to be overcome or impossible to deal with.
Example They faced insurmountable challenges but succeeded.

Incorrect options:
undefeated means never beaten not about difficulty level
inviolable means secure from violation or attack not about difficulty
unstoppable means cannot be stopped but does not describe the odds being faced

Correct sentence: Their conviction and determination helped Kimirica overcome insurmountable odds and become India’s largest manufacturer of luxury hotel toiletries and guest room amenities.

Conclusion: The correct option is insurmountable.