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SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 5

SSC CHSL - 14th October 2020 - Shift 3 • English • Q5

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In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

‘Staged tourism’ whether it is of the tiger or the snow leopard kind, is driven by the desire of visitors to see specific animals. This often (1)___________ pressure on a certain area, with hordes (2)_________ tourists rushing to a spot. In (3)__________ case of tigers, it is quite possible (4)__________ the animal is stressed by the (5)____________ caused by a bunch of excited tourists.

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. puts.

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

  1. makes- to produce or create something.
  2. does- perform an action.
  3. gives- to let somebody have something, especially something that he/she wants or needs.
  4. puts- to make somebody/something feel something or be affected by something.

"Puts pressure on" makes a meaningful sense hence, it will suit the blank.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.