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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 3

SSC GD Constable (English) - 18 Feb 2019 Shift 2 • English • Q3

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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.

Given that the availability of safe drinking water touches the lives of everyone, the ______(1) of Safe Drinking Water Mission can hardly be underestimated. Undoubtedly, this is one of the most ______(2) public goods problems to solve. The private solution of reaching out for bottled water due to risks posed by tap water is a ______(3) one. Even the poor are forced to choose between risking hospital expenses and buying bottled water. Taking into consideration the ______(4) scenario, it is the duty of every citizen to find out possible and inexpensive means to ______(5) that safe drinking water is available to all.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 3

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

  1. costly- costing a lot of money; expensive.
  2. simple- easy to understand, do or use; not difficult or complicated.
  3. material- a substance that can be used for making or doing something.
  4. factual- based on or containing things that are true or real.

Bottled water is manufactured by the company that adds all the cost of manufacturing hence, it becomes costly.

"Costly" which means "costing a lot of money; expensive" fits the context appropriately.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.