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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 5

SSC GD Constable (English) - 18 Feb 2019 Shift 1 • English • Q5

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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.

Seafood exports from India ________(1) yet to gather momentum as ________(2) prices, adverse weather conditions and ________(3) continue to affect stocking of shrimps, which account for about three-fourths of the ________(4) from the export of marine products. This apart, seafood exporters are facing ________(5) from the Seafood Import Monitoring Programme (SIMP) being implemented by the USandit is one of the largest buyers of Indian shrimps.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 1

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

  • 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 "Seafood exports" which is plural hence, we need to use a plural verb here.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.