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SSC Selection Post 2023 PYQ — Question 18

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 30 June 2023 - Shift 2 • English • Q18

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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.

Many parents think of overweight children as 'cute' and cuddly. However, obesity must not be (1)_________ as a healthy sign. (2)________ obese children grow up, they will be more prone (3)____________ health problems like high blood pressure (4)________ diabetes. Today, overweight children are becoming a common (5)___________ in many countries.

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

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

 

Context: The sentence is talking about how obese children, when they grow up, will be more prone (more likely) to experience certain health issues.

Correct word: To

Reason: The word “prone” (meaning likely or susceptible to) is always followed by the preposition “to” when introducing the condition or issue one is susceptible to.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.