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SSC CHSL 2019 PYQ — Question 22

SSC CHSL - 5th July 2019 - Shift 1 • English • Q22

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

In July, 1937, the Japanese used an incident to provoke a war. They (1) ______ China and occupied a major portion (2) ______ it. Chinese and Japanese (3) ______ clashed in northern China, throwing the entire country into (4) ______. Millions of people were shot (5) ______ death.

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

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

Concept/Grammar rules

Application

The preposition 'of' is used for the sense of belongingness.

The sentence says that the Japanese attacked China and occupied a major portion of China.

So, 'of' is the correct preposition that suits the particular sentence.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.