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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 2

SSC CGL - 12 April 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q2

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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.

New cycle routes have been built in and around the centre of Birmingham and speed limits
have been (1) ______ on selected roads. The scheme has now been in (2) ______ for a year
and has been hailed as a (3) ______ success. Since the new speed limits were (4) ______,
the number of accidents in the area have fallen (5) ______.

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

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

The meaning of the given words is:

  • Compelled: force or oblige (someone) to do something.
  • Dictated: state or order authoritatively.
  • Enforced: caused by necessity or force; compulsory.
  • Exacted: demand and obtain (something) from someone

The most appropriate filler for the blank would be 'enforced' as we are talking about something that is being imposed to improve a particular state or situation.