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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 4

SSC GD Constable (English) - 14 Feb 2019 Shift 2 • English • Q4

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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 Second Anglo-Maratha War had shattered the (1)_______ of the Maratha chiefs, but not their spirit. The loss of their freedom caused them deep (2)________. They made a last (3)_______ attempt to regain their independence in 1817. The lead-in organising a united front of the Maratha chiefs (4)________ by the Peshwa who was smarting under the (5)________ control exercised by the British Resident.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 4

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. was taken.

  • There is no active doer in the given statement hence, we need to keep the statement in the passive voice.
  • Subjects and verbs must AGREE with one another in number (singular or plural). Thus, if a subject is singular, its verb must also be singular; if a subject is plural, its verb must also be plural. 
  • The subject of the given statement is "lead" which is singular hence, we need to use a singular verb here.

The chosen option follows the given rules hence, it will be the correct choice.