SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 5

SSC CGL - 05 Dec 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q5

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

The monastery in Tawang has recently undergone (1)_________ and bright paintings (2)_________ it walls. Dances and ceremonial celebrations are held in the (3)________ , the most important of which is held on the night of Buddha Purnima, the full moon on which the Buddha was born, (4)_________ enlightenment and died. To reach Tawang, you drive for 12 hours from Assam’s Tezpur town, a major Indian Forces base. The best seasons the visitor can choose for coming to Tawang is (5)_________ September to November.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct anwer is option 4 i.e. renovation.

The meaning of the given words is:

  • Renovation: The process of improving or restoring a building, space, or object to a better or more modern condition.
  • Innovation: The introduction of new ideas, methods, or products that bring about significant change or improvement.
  • Depreciation: The decrease in value or worth of an asset over time, typically due to factors such as wear and tear or obsolescence.
  • Termination: The act of ending or concluding something, often referring to the termination of a contract, employment, or a relationship.
  • Thus, the most appropriate filler for the given blank is renovation.

Therefore, the completed sentence would be:

The monastery in Tawang has recently undergone renovation...