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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 21

SSC CGL - 03 Dec 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q21

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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 number.

Everything we know about non-avian dinosaurs is ________ (1) fossils, which include bones, teeth, footprints, tracks, eggs, and skin impressions. For centuries, people throughout the world have ________ (2) amazing fossilized bones and footprints. Early finds inspired _______ (3) and fairy tales, and people ________ (4) that these bones belonged to ________ (5) or huge monsters.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. based on.

  • The sentence is saying that all the knowledge about non-avian dinosaurs comes from fossils.
  • So, the correct option to fill in the blank is "based on".
  • Thus, the sentence implies that the knowledge about non-avian dinosaurs is entirely based on the study and analysis of fossils.

Therefore, the correct sentence is:

Everything we know about non-avian dinosaurs is based on, which include bones, teeth, footprints, tracks, eggs, and skin impressions.