SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 20

SSC GD Constable (English) - 13 Jan 2023 - Shift 3 • English • Q20

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 lot of research has (1)______ that reptiles and amphibians are cold-blooded (2)______. By the term cold-blooded animals, we (3)_______ that they cannot control their body temperature as we can. A reptile’s skin is dry and scaly, (4)______ the skin of an amphibian is wet and smooth. Most reptiles spend much of their time (5)______ on land. Most amphibians live in or around water. 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. crawling.

  • The intention is to emphasize the movement associated with reptiles.
  • So "crawling" is the right choice.