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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 5

SSC GD Constable (English) - 27 Jan 2023 - Shift 4 • English • Q5

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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.

Amla tree is (1) ________ to be thousands of years old. It is called aamaleki and dhaatri in Sanskrit. Its botanical name is Emblica Officinalis. The amla tree is a medium (2) _________ tree with citrus fruits. It is found almost everywhere in India (3) ________ for some very high mountainous regions. It is found (4) ________ in Madhya Pradesh. The leaves are very small and have a close (5) ________ to those of Gulmohar. The amla tree has slender branches which grow upwards and surround the trees on all sides.

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

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. considered.

  • The sentence structure suggests that the blank should be filled with a word that indicates the perception or belief about the age of the Amla tree.
  • "Considered" fits well in this context, indicating that people believe or consider the Amla tree to be thousands of years old based on historical or cultural knowledge.