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SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 5

SSC GD Constable (English) - 18th November 2021 Shift 1 • English • Q5

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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.

Mahatma Gandhi was born (1)______ 2 October 1869 to Karamchand and Putlibai (2)______Porbandar. After completing his studies in England, he (3)______ to South Africa. When he suffered (4)______, he started the Civil Disobedience movement (5)______ civil rights of the Indian community.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. on

  • The given blank requires a preposition of place or location.
  • Among the given options, only 'on' is the preposition of place.
  • Thus, the most appropriate filler would be 'on'.

The correct sentence is:

Mahatma Gandhi was born on 2 October 1869 to Karamchand...