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SSC CHSL 2019 PYQ — Question 11

SSC CHSL - 10th July 2019 - Shift 2 • English • Q11

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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.

The pattern of birds flocking to Pakhal lake has been observed over several years. So far, (1) ______ than 190 bird species (2) ______ been identified and this is one of the best (3) ______ in the state for bird-watchers to (4) ______ . In fact, we can spot (5) ______ 80 species of birds in a single day.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.3.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

According to the grammar rule:

‘One of the’ must be followed by plural noun only.  

Application Usage:

The phrase 'one of the' is used to describe something/someone from the same group. There are many birds on the tree. One of the birds is red. This means we are talking about all the birds on the three but then when you want to be specific about the red bird, you use 'one of the'.

So, ‘one of the best places' is the correct phrase here. 

Hence, the chosen option is correct.