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SSC Stenographer 2024 PYQ — Question 98

SSC Stenographer - 10/12/2024 (12:30 PM to 2:30 PM) • English • Q98

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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.
The modern-day world is full of psychological disorders, (1)____ health, mental tension, and many more problems. Likewise, the life of some people is like a mad rush from one work to another without any (2)____. Besides, there are very few people in the world that care about their health more than their work or daily tasks. But there are ways by which we can restore our health fully and morning walk is one of them. It can reduce the amount of health disorders and (3)____ the physical shape and state of the body, which protects us from many diseases. Besides, morning walk gives you energy, motivates you to avoid laziness, creates a positive mindset, it is good for your organs especially the heart, and it gives you time to (4)_____ your day. To sum it up, we can say that, morning walk is very important for the body. Also, it helps to keep the body and mind healthy. Besides, everyone, (5)____ kids or elders should try to make morning walk a part of their daily routine.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

The sentence is:
'It can reduce the amount of health disorders and (3)____ the physical shape and state of the body, which protects us from many diseases.'

The phrase “reduce disorders and improve the physical shape” makes perfect sense.

'Improve' is the most suitable word because it means to make better, which aligns with the idea of restoring health and preventing diseases.

Why the other options are incorrect:
Option 1: ruin – has a negative meaning and contradicts the positive outcome mentioned.

Option 2: deteriorate – means to worsen; again, the opposite of what the sentence is trying to convey.

Option 4: control – doesn’t fit well with “the physical shape”; you improve physical shape, not control it.