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SSC CHSL 2024 PYQ — Question 6

SSC CHSL - 04 July 2024 - Shift 4 • English • Q6

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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.

Nutrition experts have researched the bad effects of junk food and have come to the (1)________ that junk food manufacturing companies are fooling the people by (2)_____ deceptive advertisements that show junk food as healthy. We must substitute junk food with (3)_______ food like fruits and vegetables. So the next time you think of (4)______ that burger, hotdog, pizza, samosa, kachori or even ice cream in a restaurant, eating joint or a party, stop your instincts and look for some healthier food (5)_____ instead.

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

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. showing.

The phrase "by showing" maintains a parallel structure with the rest of the sentence. The verb "by" is followed by a gerund (showing) to describe how the companies are fooling people.

"Showing" indicates the method the companies use to fool people. It clarifies that the companies present junk food as healthy through deceptive advertisements.