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SSC CHSL 2024 PYQ — Question 6

SSC CHSL - 01 July 2024 - Shift 3 • English • Q6

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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.

Many parents think of overweight children as ‘cute’ and cuddly. However, obesity must not be (1) _________ as a healthy sign. (2) _________ obese children grow up, they will be more prone (3) _________ health problems like high blood pressure (4) _________ diabetes. Today, overweight children are becoming a common (5) _________ in many countries.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

The most appropriate option is "when".

"When" is used to refer to the time or condition under which something happens, which fits the sentence well, indicating the timing of the increase in health problems.