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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 5

SSC CGL - 9th March 2020 Shift 2 • English • Q5

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Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Suzerainty is having political control over a __________ state.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

  1. dependent- needing somebody/something to support you.
  2. unified- to join separate parts together to make one unit, or to make them similar to each other.
  3. democratic- based on the system of democracy.
  4. backward- directed towards the back.

"Control" can be on "dependent" hence, the chosen option will suit the given blank.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.

Correct Sentence:-

Suzerainty is having political control over a dependent state.