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SSC MTS 2023 PYQ — Question 65

SSC MTS - 11 May 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q65

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In the following passage some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

Red kites were considered vermin across Britain and Ireland (1) _____ the 16th century and their numbers were rigorously (2) _______ while public perceptions have changed, gamekeepers and farmers still (3) _____ shoot, poison and trap red kites for the (4) _____ harm they cause to livestock and game. In 2020 alone, 20 red kites were confirmed to have been (5) ______ this way in the UK.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

  • The sentence structure and context indicate that the missing word should describe the fate of the red kites due to the actions of gamekeepers and farmers.
  • Among the given options, "killed" is the most appropriate word to complete the sentence, as it directly relates to the harm caused to the red kites through shooting, poisoning, and trapping.
  • Therefore, the correct choice is "killed."