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SSC Stenographer 2022 PYQ — Question 82

SSC Stenographer - 17 Nov 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q82

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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.
It was a matter of (1) ______ pleasure that the Chief of Police himself came up to us and
congratulated us on our successful efforts in reducing the (2) __________ of child marriages
in our area. We were also (3) _________ by other (4) _________ present at the event. Our
dear leader, the founder of our NGO, Mr. Kumar was (5) _________ by the mayor with a
bouquet.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
 

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. number

congratulated us on our successful efforts in reducing the (2) number of child marriages
in our area. 

As the word 'reduce' precedes the blank, it automatically refers to a number in this case. Since the passage is about child marriages, every case requires a unique approach.

  1. Aggregate means a total or gross of something.
  2. Limit itself means reduction/restriction.
  3. Quota means a fixed share of something.

Hence, number is the correct answer.