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SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 9

SSC MTS - 25 July 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q9

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Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Overindulgence in anything may prove ________ to health.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

  • The given sentence describes a situation where overindulging in something can be harmful to one's health.
  • The missing word in the blank should convey this sense of harm or damage.
  • The adjective "injurious" means causing harm or damage.
  • The sentence implies that excessive indulgence in anything can be harmful to one's health, and it is essential to maintain moderation in one's habits and lifestyle to avoid such harm.

Therefore, the completed sentence reads as follows:

"Overindulgence in anything may prove injurious to health."