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SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 9

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 20 Jun 2024 Shift 3 • English • Q9

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In the following passage some words have been deleted, Fill in the blanks with the help of
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
The roots of some plants get swollen with the (1) __________ of storage food which can be
used as vegetables. The plants which have such roots are called root crops. These are
(2)____________ staple foods with (3) __________ giving carbohydrates. These also have
large water (4)_____. Some (5)________ are carrots, beetroots, radishes, turnip, sweet
potato etc.
 

 

 

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

 

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

The sentence "These are (2) __________ staple foods with energy giving carbohydrates." needs a word describing staple foods that provide health benefits. "Nutritious" means providing nourishment and is the best fit here, as root crops are known to be healthy and nourishing.

Why the other options are incorrect:

"Peptic" relates to digestion or pepsin, which is unrelated here.

"Unhealthy" contradicts the positive description of staple foods.

"Fattening" means causing weight gain, which is not the intended meaning here.