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SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 4

SSC MTS - 20 July 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q4

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Directions:

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Apart from other pollutions, noise pollution - also known as environmental noise or sound pollution - is (1) ______ issue related to human beings and the environment. It may have an (2) ______ on general health. Compressors, generators, and pipe handling are the (3) ______ of noise. Long-term (4) ______ to noise can (5) ______ a variety of health hazards.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. impact.

The passage talks about noise pollution. The appropriate preposition for filler 2 is 'impact' which means a marked effect or influence.