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SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 3

SSC CGL - 23 Aug 2021 - Shift 3 • English • Q3

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Waterfalls, sometimes called cataracts, arise from an abrupt steepening of a river channel that causes the flow of water to drop vertically, or nearly so. Waterfalls of small (1)______ and lesser steepness are called cascades; the (2)______ is often applied to a series of small falls (3)______ a river. Still gentler reaches of rivers that nonetheless (4)______ turbulent flow and
white water in response to a local (5)______ in channel gradient are rapids.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 3.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. along.

  • The given blank is talking about a series of small waterfalls from one end to the other end of the river.
  • In the given blank, 'along' is most appropriate preposition, as it is used to indicate 'from one end to or towards the other end of something'.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 3 i.e. along.