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SSC CHSL 2022 PYQ — Question 5

SSC CHSL - 30 May 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q5

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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.

Most of the valley had been (1)_________ over the ages by the river waters, (2)_________rainfall, and fierce winds. All except for one giant monolith, a (3)_________ tower-like mountain of a single rock. It stood at a proud (4)_________ of eight hundred and fifty meters from the valley floor, towering well above the (5)_________shoulders.

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

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

  • In this context, the appropriate filler for the blank is "eroded."
  • The sentence describes the gradual wearing away or removal of material from the valley due to the combined effects of river waters, heavy rainfall, and fierce winds over an extended period.
  • The word "eroded" fits perfectly in this context, indicating the process of gradual destruction or wearing down of the valley's features.