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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 8

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 03 Aug 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q8

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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.

Stray dogs reside on the streets or in neighbourhoods and slums, where they feed on unsanitary waste made by the people who (1)___________ there. They frequently do not have enough food to eat, and as a result, the majority of them (2)____________ malnourished. Local area (3)____________ is also a source of worry, as just a few individuals treat them with kindness, while the majority regard them as a (4)___________. In addition, they are subjected to harsh practices such as (5)_______________ and beating.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is optin 4 i.e. behaviour.

The sentence talks about how people in the local area treat stray dogs. That means it’s referring to their attitude or actions. 

Meaning of "behaviour": The way people act or treat others, including animals.

Example: The behaviour of the community towards the stray animals was often unkind.

Context: The passage is about the difficult lives of stray dogs, and it mentions how few people are kind to them. So, the overall behaviour of the people is the concern here. 

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.