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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 169

SSC CGL Tier II - English - 3rd Feb 2022 • English • Q169

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the options given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

The air has become very dirty in (1)______ parts of the world. This is of course (2)______ to your health. Experts say many people die (3)______ it each year. There is a new study on (4)______ pollution which comes from the experts of the World Health Organization (WHO) (5)______ is an agency of the United Nations. If you (6)______ unhealthy air for long periods of time, you could (7)______ sick. Air pollution has been linked to many diseases (8)______ stroke and cancer. The WHO says that seven million (9)______ die each year as a result of the (10)______ air.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 2.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. harmful.

The passage talks about air pollution and its effect. 

As it talks about pollution, so the word "harmful" can be used in filler 2 which means causing or likely to cause harm.