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SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 5

SSC MTS - 21 July 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q5

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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.

One of the most basic (1)______ of a human is food. Food is grown in various parts of the world according to the climatic (2)______ but one thing that all kinds of crops need (3)______ an exception is water. We all know (4)______ water, sunlight, and nutrition from the soil (5)______ key to a plant’s growth.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answear is option D i.e., needs.

  • In the given sentence, the blank space requires a noun that can fit with the phrase "most basic". The word "basic" refers to something that is essential or fundamental.
  • Therefore, the correct option to fill in the blank is "needs".

The corrected sentence is:

"One of the most basic needs of a human is food."