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SSC CHSL 2019 PYQ — Question 23

SSC CHSL - 5th July 2019 - Shift 1 • English • Q23

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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. 

In July, 1937, the Japanese used an incident to provoke a war. They (1) ______ China and occupied a major portion (2) ______ it. Chinese and Japanese (3) ______ clashed in northern China, throwing the entire country into (4) ______. Millions of people were shot (5) ______ death.

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. troops.

Correct word

Meaning of other words

Troops: soldiers on duty in a large group

The sentence is about the War between China and Japan so, 'Troops' must be there.

Crowds: a large number of people gathered together in a disorganized or unruly way.

Caravans: a group of people, especially traders or pilgrims, travelling together 

Mobs: a large crowd of people.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.