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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 87

SSC MTS - 21/10/2024 - (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM) • English • Q87

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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.

Throughout human history, there have been numerous, strange and unexplainable events that have occurred on our (1)______. From mysterious disappearances to bizarre natural phenomena, these (2)_____ continue to captivate our imagination and spark curiosity. On 30 June 1908, a massive explosion (3)______ in the remote Tunguska region of Siberia. The (4)_____ of the explosion is still debated, but it is believed to have been caused by a meteor or comet. Another fascinating phenomenon, the Bermuda Triangle is a region in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean where ships and planes have mysteriously (5)________.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. events.

Context: The passage mentions strange and unexplainable happenings like the Tunguska explosion and Bermuda Triangle incidents. The blank must refer to these occurrences.

Meaning of the words:

  • adventures – implies planned activities or journeys, not mysterious phenomena

  • events – occurrences or incidents; fits the context perfectly

  • changes – refers to alterations, not unusual happenings

  • advent – means arrival or beginning, does not fit here

Correct word: events

Final Sentence: From mysterious disappearances to bizarre natural phenomena, these events continue to captivate our imagination and spark curiosity.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.