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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 25

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2022 - 7 Feb 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q25

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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 each blank.
There is a fantastic body of evidence which indicates that (1)______ brings down the stress
chemical and it enhances (2)_______ happiness chemical. The videos of medicos (3)______
in hospital corridors have helped us (4)______ in these gloomy times. Indeed optimism and
(5)______ are the need of the hour.

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. the.

Context: The blank refers to a specific “happiness chemical” already known or previously mentioned, so the definite article “the” is needed before it.

Meaning of the options:
One: refers to the number or a single unit; not suitable before a chemical name here.
An: indefinite article used before words starting with a vowel sound; does not specify a known or particular chemical.
A: indefinite article used before words starting with a consonant sound; also does not specify a particular chemical.
The: definite article used to refer to something specific or known.

Correct word: The
Reason: Since the passage talks about a particular “happiness chemical” that is enhanced, “the” is the correct article to use here. “One,” “an,” and “a” do not fit the context of specifying a known chemical.

Final sentence: It enhances the happiness chemical.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.