SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 19

SSC CGL - 13th June 2019 - Shift 1 • English • Q19

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

It is hard to conceive of a more______ route than the one that this determined traveler chose to follow.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

Concept/Grammar rules

Meaning of other words

Daunting: seeming difficult to deal with in prospect; intimidating.

Only daunting makes sense when used to describe a route.

Therefore, Daunting is the best apt. option to be used as per the sentence.

Hence, option 2 is correct.

Provoking - causing a reaction, esp. a negative one.

Stimulating - encouraging or arousing interest.

Dashing - attractive and stylish.