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SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 6

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 9 Nov 2020 - Shift 3 • English • Q6

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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 number.
Some diseases have an animal reservoir, meaning they can infect other species besides
humans. Yellow fever, for example, (1)______ humans, but can also infect monkeys. If a
mosquito (2)______ of spreading yellow fever bites an infected monkey, the (3)______ can then
give the disease to humans. So even if the (4)______ population of the planet could somehow
be vaccinated (5)______ yellow fever, its eradication could not be guaranteed.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 5.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1, i.e., against.

 

Blank 5 Word Type: Preposition
Explanation: The correct phrase is "vaccinated against [a disease]". This is the standard preposition used in medical contexts.

Against is used to indicate protection from something – correct here.

Through, on, and across are incorrect and do not fit with "vaccinated".
Correct Sentence: ...vaccinated against yellow fever...
Conclusion: The correct option is against.