SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 5

Comprehension:
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.
Until the 3rd century AD, the town of Baia was the most coveted destination for wealthy
Roman citizens, senators, and emperors.
Now, it’s hidden (1) ______ the sand and pebbles in the waters of the Gulf of Pozzuoli, just a
few kilometers (2) ______ Naples, Italy, and the only residents are fish and seahorses.
The slow (3) ______ of land from volcanic activity caused the land to submerge, and in 1969,
divers (4) ______ the ruins of two marble statues by chance. About 15,000 divers, snorkelers,
and tourists visit the (5)______ all year round to travel back in time and swim through ancient
streets, mosaics, statues, and the remains of a seaside resort.