SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 3

SSC GD Constable (English) - 11 Jan 2023 - Shift 4 • English • Q3

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The most common health conditions (1)_______ people today include heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer. When people are experiencing these conditions, they (2)_________ the illness side of the spectrum. Lifestyle factors that put you at risk for developing these conditions include smoking, alcohol substance use disorder, lack of exercise, sleep (3)________, and a diet rich in processed foods, sugar, saturated fat, and artificial flavours. An (4)______ weight is another factor that can put one at risk for these conditions, especially carrying extra weight (5)______ your midsection.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 3.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

  • Desire refers to a strong feeling of wanting something.
  • Impoverishment is usually associated with a state of being poor or lacking something.

  • Deprivation: "Sleep deprivation" is the correct choice. Sleep deprivation refers to the state of not having enough sleep. 

  • Poverty refers to a state of being extremely poor.

  • So, the correct answer would be "deprivation."