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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 87

SSC MTS - 14/10/2024 - (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • English • Q87

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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.

Though people are becoming health-conscious these days, (1)________ simple lifestyle habits they are prone to fatal diseases. (2)________ a new study published in ‘The Journal of the American College of Cardiology’, (3)________ food more sparingly is linked to a lower risk of heart disease, heart failure , and ischemic heart disease. A significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, is demonstrated to be correlated (4)________ high sodium intake. As per the research, a person’s individual sodium intake over time may be predicted by how (5)____ they salt their food. It is found that people who do not put a little additional salt to their food very often had a much lower risk of heart disease event regardless of lifestyle factors and pre-existing disease.

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

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. According to.

Context:
The sentence introduces a study published in a journal and refers to its findings.

Meaning of the words:

  • According with – incorrect, not standard English.

  • Accordingly – means therefore or as a result, does not fit here.

  • In according with – incorrect, not standard English.

  • According to – means as stated by or based on, suitable for referencing a source.

Correct word:
According to is correct here because it properly introduces the source of the information – the study published in the journal.

Reason:
When citing a study, article, or authority, we use “according to” to mean as per the statement or findings of.

Final Sentence:
According to a new study published in ‘The Journal of the American College of Cardiology’, food more sparingly is linked to a lower risk of heart disease, heart failure, and ischemic heart disease.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.