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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 19

SSC CGL - 9th March 2020 Shift 3 • English • Q19

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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.

Watermelon is thought to have originated in Africa's Kalahari Desert. Believe it (1)______ not, the first recorded watermelon harvest (2)________ nearly 5000 years ago in Egypt and is (3)_________ in Egyptian hieroglyphics on the walls of their (4)______ buildings. This fruit was often placed (5)______ the burial tombs of kings to provide nourishment in the afterlife.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 1.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

  • As the first part of the statement is positive and the second part is negative it means it is giving an alternative.
  • "or" is used to show alternative hence it will suit the paragraph meaningfully and grammatically hence it will be correct.