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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 17

SSC CGL - 9th March 2020 Shift 3 • English • Q17

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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 3.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

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

  1. directed- to point or send something towards somebody/something or in a particular direction.
  2. distributed- to give things to a number of people.
  3. depicted- to show somebody/something in a painting or drawing.
  4. diverted- to change the direction or purpose of somebody/something, especially to avoid a problem.

The statement says that it has been recorded in history and this meaning is shown by the chosen option.

Hence, it will be correct.