SSC CHSL 2022 PYQ — Question 2

SSC CHSL - 24 May 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q2

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

My grandfather was a farmer and he ___________three acres of land.
 

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e,  cultivated.

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

 cultivate: means preparing and using the land for growing crops, in the context of the sentence cultivate is most appropriate.

 advanced: means far on in time or course.

 grown: means mature.

 cultured: means produced under artificial conditions.

As we can infer from the meanings, the word cultivated suits best as an alternative to the blank provided. 

Hence, the chosen option is correct.