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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 158

SSC CGL Tier II - English - 3rd Feb 2022 • English • Q158

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the options given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

A new swarm of locusts entered Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer on Sunday. This is the fifth swarm to (1)______ the state in four days from (2)______ western border with Pakistan. Since the first locust swarm (3)______ the state’s Sri Ganganagar district on April 11, as many as 25 swarms (4)______ entered Rajasthan. Some swarms moved to Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh,(5)______ which agricultural departments issued advisories to farmers asking them to be on high alert.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 3.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

As the action was completed previously, so the verb we will be using in the past participle form. So, the verb "invaded" should be used which means enter (a place, situation, or sphere of activity) in large numbers