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SSC MTS 2023 PYQ — Question 44

SSC MTS - 2 May 2023 - Shift 3 • English • Q44

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In the following passage some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

In Switzerland these glacial meltwaters are (1) ___________ for hydropower. In fact, water falling on 93% of Switzerland ultimately passes (2) ___________ at least one electric power plant before even (3) ____________ the country. So one consequence is that melting glaciers help to (4) ___________________ for low rainfall in times of drought, filling reservoirs to supply the nation's (5) _____________ supply

 

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

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. through.

  • "Through" is the appropriate preposition to describe something moving from one side to the other.
  • In this context, the sentence describes the movement of water, hence "through" is the correct preposition to convey that the water is moving from one location to another.
  • Analysing the use of other options: 
    • For: We use "for" to talk about a purpose. 
    • 'With' is used to show contrast between two things. 
    • Beneath is used to describe the position of things that are at a lower level than something else. 

Hence, the chosen option is the correct answer.