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SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 3

SSC GD Constable (English) - 16th November 2021 Shift 3 • English • Q3

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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.
A giant plane carrying 43 passengers was (1) ______to crash-land when its landing gear got
(2) ______. Only the skill of the pilot was able to (3) ______ a major tragedy. Expert
mechanics laboured (4) ______ hours before they could find the (5) ______ of the mechanical
failure.

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

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

The meaning of the given words is:

  • Forbid: refuse to allow (something).
  • Limit: a point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass.
  • Prevent: keep (something) from happening.
  • Restrict: put a limit on; keep it under control.

The correct sentence is:

.....Only the skill of the pilot was able to prevent a major tragedy. Expert mechanics laboured for hours before they could find the cause of the mechanical failure.