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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 17

SSC CGL - 7th 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.

The Matryoshka doll is also called the Russian nesting doll. It is a set (1)__________ wooden dolls decreasing in size and (2)_________ inside one another. The first such set (3)_________ in 1890. The figures inside may be of (4)_________ gender. The smallest doll is the baby, made from (5)_________ single piece of wood.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number (2).

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. placed.

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

  1. placed- to put something carefully or deliberately in a particular position.
  2. occupied- being used by somebody.
  3. located- in a particular place.
  4. situated- in a particular place or position.

The meaning of the chosen option suits the given blank hence, it will be correct.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.