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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 4

SSC CGL - 06 Dec 2022 - Shift 4 • English • Q4

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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.
Human migration may be traced all the way back to the (1)________ of time, and humans
have been on the move ever since. Climate change, war and displacement, economic
considerations, living conditions, family and clan (2)________, and, more recently,
educational possibilities are all reasons for migration. Because there are several reasons for
migration, migration patterns are (3)_________. Potential migrants will not only (4)_________
whether or not to migrate, but also where they will go. Individuals with (5) ________ observed
and unobserved features will make diverse decisions and self-select into specific areas.

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

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. ties.

The meaning of the given words is:

  • Ties: Connections or bonds that link two or more entities together, often indicating relationships, associations, or connections between people, things, or concepts.
  • Joins: The act of bringing together or combining separate elements, entities, or parts into a unified whole, often creating a connection, union, or integration.
  • Chains: A series of interconnected links or elements, typically forming a strong and rigid structure or sequence, often used metaphorically to represent constraints, restrictions, or dependency.
  • Fights: Physical or verbal conflicts or confrontations between individuals or groups, involving attempts to overcome or defeat opponents, often characterized by opposition, aggression, or disagreement.

Therefore, the most appropriate filler for the given blank is ties.

Thus, the complete sentence would be:

Climate change, war and displacement, economic considerations, living conditions, family and clan ties, and, more recently, educational possibilities are all reasons for migration.