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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 5

SSC CGL - 11 April 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q5

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

The importance of physical exercise in (1) ______ the incidence of heart attacks cannot be underestimated. The rise of heart attacks has been attaining (2) ______ proportion in recent times causing grave concern, especially to the medical (3) ______. Walking is the best mode of physical exercise which (4) ______ no equipment, money, material or (5) ______ of a club.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

The passage talks about the importance of physical exercise in day-to-day life. So, the most appropriate word for blank 4 is 'minimising' which means to reduce to the smallest possible amount or degree.