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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 86

SSC MTS - 21/10/2024 - (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM) • English • Q86

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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.

Throughout human history, there have been numerous, strange and unexplainable events that have occurred on our (1)______. From mysterious disappearances to bizarre natural phenomena, these (2)_____ continue to captivate our imagination and spark curiosity. On 30 June 1908, a massive explosion (3)______ in the remote Tunguska region of Siberia. The (4)_____ of the explosion is still debated, but it is believed to have been caused by a meteor or comet. Another fascinating phenomenon, the Bermuda Triangle is a region in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean where ships and planes have mysteriously (5)________.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. planet.

Context: The passage talks about strange and unexplainable events occurring on a global scale, such as the Tunguska explosion and Bermuda Triangle incidents. The blank must refer to the Earth as a whole.

Meaning of the words:

  • planet – a celestial body; here, Earth is the planet in question

  • home – too general, could mean house or locality

  • neighbourhood – too small a scale

  • country – only refers to a specific nation, not the global context

Correct word: planet

Final Sentence: Throughout human history, there have been numerous, strange and unexplainable events that have occurred on our planet.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.