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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 23

SSC CGL - 06 Dec 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q23

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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.

India is one of the largest producers of tea in the world. The industry is (1)________ recognised as technically very well (2) ________. The Indian tea industry is a (3) ________ one traditionally. Tea has been used in India for (4) ________ purposes as well as for (5) ________.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

The meaning of the given words is:

 

  • Flourishing: Thriving, prospering, or experiencing growth and success in various aspects of life, such as personal, professional, or societal.
  • Flourish: To grow or develop in a healthy, vigorous, or successful way. 
  • Condensing: The process of making something more concise, compact, or compressed. 
  • Thrashing: To flail or beat violently and repeatedly, often resulting in chaotic or uncontrolled movements. In computing, it can refer to excessive or unnecessary disk activity or CPU usage.
  • Thus, the most appropriate filler for the given blank is flourishing.

Therefore, the completed sentence is:

The Indian tea industry is a flourishing one traditionally. Tea has been used in India for medicinal purposes as well as for condensing.