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SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 25

SSC CGL - 11 Sep 2024 - Shift 3 • English • Q25

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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.

Now, we have Mr. X as the President of India. It has come as a surprise (1)______ Scheduled Tribes who are (2)______ the most marginalised groups of the country. The Adivasis of India have been (3)______ socially, economically and culturally. Despite various efforts taken by the Government of India, they are still under (4)______ and suffering. Therefore, the (5)______ a leader from a marginalised community or group does not indicate that now the entire community will be uplifted. However, this kind of move may bring certain changes in the status of the Adivasis.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.1

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

Context: The phrase 'a surprise to someone' means something unexpected for that person or group.

Meaning of the options:

  1. off – incorrect preposition here

  2. in – incorrect preposition here

  3. to – correct preposition used with 'surprise'

  4. at – usually used with emotions but not with surprise in this structure

Correct word: to

Reason: 'Surprise to Scheduled Tribes' is the correct collocation expressing that the Scheduled Tribes find it unexpected.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.