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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 3

SSC CGL - 06 Dec 2022 - Shift 4 • English • Q3

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and
select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Human migration may be traced all the way back to the (1)________ of time, and humans
have been on the move ever since. Climate change, war and displacement, economic
considerations, living conditions, family and clan (2)________, and, more recently,
educational possibilities are all reasons for migration. Because there are several reasons for
migration, migration patterns are (3)_________. Potential migrants will not only (4)_________
whether or not to migrate, but also where they will go. Individuals with (5) ________ observed
and unobserved features will make diverse decisions and self-select into specific areas.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 3.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

The meaning of the given words is:

  • Diverse: Referring to a wide range of different or varied elements, characteristics, or types, often representing variety, multiplicity, or heterogeneity.
  • Assorted: Denoting a collection or group of various items or objects that are different from one another in some way, often chosen or arranged without a specific order or pattern.
  • Uniform: Having a consistent or standardized appearance, form, or character, often characterized by the absence of variation or diversity.
  • Constant: Referring to something that remains unchanged, consistent, or continuous over a period of time, often indicating stability, regularity, or permanence.

Therefore, the most appropriate filler for the given blank is diverse.

Thus, the completed sentence would be:

Because there are several reasons for migration, migration patterns are diverse.