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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 24

SSC CGL - 01 Dec 2022 - Shift 4 • English • Q24

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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.
The Romans had developed a (1)____ for chariot racing. The (2)_____ of the game are so excited that sometimes it may (3)____ into chaos, confusion and riots. The (4)_____ in which racing took place was called a circus. The (5)____ one was the Circus Maximus in Rome, that could hold up to 3,85,000 spectators, which shows the popularity of the sport

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

 

  • To determine the correct option, we need to consider the context and meaning of the sentence. The sentence states that the place where racing took place was called a circus.
  • The word "circus" in this context refers to the ancient Roman circuses, which were long, narrow tracks used for chariot racing.
  • The most appropriate option to fill in the blank would be "track," which is a narrow road or path that is designed or adapted for a specific use, such as racing.

The correct sentence would be:

"The track in which racing took place was called a circus."