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SSC MTS 2023 PYQ — Question 63

SSC MTS - 11 May 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q63

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In the following passage some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

Red kites were considered vermin across Britain and Ireland (1) _____ the 16th century and their numbers were rigorously (2) _______ while public perceptions have changed, gamekeepers and farmers still (3) _____ shoot, poison and trap red kites for the (4) _____ harm they cause to livestock and game. In 2020 alone, 20 red kites were confirmed to have been (5) ______ this way in the UK.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

  • The passage discusses the actions taken against red kites, indicating that despite changes in public perception, some individuals still engage in harmful activities against them.
  • Gamekeepers and farmers continue to illegally shoot, poison, and trap red kites.
  • This word fits logically in the context of actions that are prohibited or against the law.