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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 4

SSC GD Constable (English) - 15 Feb 2019 Shift 2 • English • Q4

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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.

Flood is a common natural disaster. Scientists have often tried to _________(1) floods. There are a number of reasons that _________(2) floods, including heavy rain and cloudbursts. Due to these reasons, rivers _________(3) their banks and cover the surrounding land. Sometimes, dams break and cause disastrous floods that _________(4) to large-scale destruction. Timely safety _________(5) should be taken to save human life and property.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 2

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

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

  1. cause- a thing or person that makes something happen.
  2. happen- (of an event or situation) to take place, usually without being planned first.
  3. arouse- to cause a particular reaction in people.
  4. occur- to happen, especially in a way that has not been planned.

The statement is talking about the "Reason" for the floods hence, "Cause" will be the correct choice here.

"Cause" which means "a thing or person that makes something happen" fits the context appropriately.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.