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SSC CHSL 2019 PYQ — Question 13

SSC CHSL - 10th July 2019 - Shift 2 • English • Q13

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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.5.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. around.

Concept/Grammar rules

Application

The sentence gives the sense that the approximate number of species is 80.

And for approximate numbers, 'Around' is the appropriate word among the given options.

Usage as per the sentence context:

any: any is used for questions and negatives while some are used for positive. Both may be used with countable and uncountable nouns.

Around: to denote something that is approximate in number.

near: In formal contexts, we can use near as an adjective to refer to time with the phrase in the near future meaning 'soon'.

 between: to denote two ends of a subject.

Hence, ‘around’ is the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.