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SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 10

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 20 Jun 2024 Shift 3 • English • Q10

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In the following passage some words have been deleted, Fill in the blanks with the help of
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
The roots of some plants get swollen with the (1) __________ of storage food which can be
used as vegetables. The plants which have such roots are called root crops. These are
(2)____________ staple foods with (3) __________ giving carbohydrates. These also have
large water (4)_____. Some (5)________ are carrots, beetroots, radishes, turnip, sweet
potato etc.
 

 

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. presence.

The sentence "The roots of some plants get swollen with the (1) __________ of storage food..." needs a word that indicates that storage food is present in the roots. The word "presence" fits best here, as it means the state of being present or existing in a particular place.

Why the other options are incorrect:

"Occupancy" refers to someone using or living in a space—irrelevant in this biological context.

"Residence" refers to a place where someone lives, not suitable for describing food in plant roots.

"Existence" is vague and general; it doesn't specifically convey that food is located in the roots.