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SSC CHSL 2024 PYQ — Question 21

SSC CHSL - 08 July 2024 - Shift 4 • English • Q21

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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.

A few months after Conrads death, the nobles met at Aix-la-Chapelle and elected Henry to be their king. At this time, it was the (1)________ in Europe to hunt various birds, such as the wild duck and partridge, with falcons. The falcons were long-winged birds of prey, (2)________ hawks. They were trained to (3)________ on their masters wrist and wait patiently until they were told to fly. Then they would swiftly (4) ________ at their prey and bear it to the ground. Henry was very fond of falconry and hence was known as Henry the Fowler, or Falconer. As soon as the other dukes had elected him king, a messenger was sent to Saxony to (5)________ him of the honour done for him. After a search of some days, he was at last found, far up in the Hartz Mountains, hunting with his falcons.

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

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. custom.

The word "custom" refers to a traditional practice or habitual activity that is commonly followed by a particular group of people or society. In this context, it refers to the tradition or practice of hunting with falcons.

The sentence is talking about a common practice in Europe during that time, specifically the act of hunting birds with falcons. Since this was a regular activity or tradition, the term "custom" is the most appropriate.