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SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 18

SSC CGL - 10th June 2019 - Shift 1 • English • Q18

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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.

Perhaps India should listen to her (1)______ sages who taught the importance (2)______ balance. This means we should be (3)______ not to take anything too far (4)______ be too radical. The unfortunate results of (5)______too far are obvious in the environmental degradation.

 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. (2).

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2, i.e. ‘of '.

Concept/Grammar rules

Application

OF is used to indicate reference.

BY is used to show who or what did an action.

FOR is used to specify a period of time.

IN is used when something is located inside of a defined space.

 

We can say that, ‘the importance of balance’ is the correct phrase.

Complete sentence:

Who taught the importance of balance.