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SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 25

SSC MTS - 18 July 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q25

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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 forests are cleared to (1) ______ way for palm oil plantations. Palm oil is the most (2) ______ produced vegetable oil and is found in half of all supermarket products. It's cheap, versatile and can be added to (3) ______ food and personal products like lipsticks and shampoo. (4) ______ popularity has (5) ______ people to clear tropical forests to grow more palm trees.

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

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e., prompted.

The meaning of the given words is:

  • Baffled: totally bewilder or perplexed.
  • Delighted: feeling or showing great pleasure.
  • Curated: elected, organized, and presented using professional or expert knowledge.
  • Prompted: encourage to say something.

The most appropriate filler for the given blank is prompted.