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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 2

SSC CGL - 06 Dec 2022 - Shift 4 • English • Q2

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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.
Human migration may be traced all the way back to the (1)________ of time, and humans
have been on the move ever since. Climate change, war and displacement, economic
considerations, living conditions, family and clan (2)________, and, more recently,
educational possibilities are all reasons for migration. Because there are several reasons for
migration, migration patterns are (3)_________. Potential migrants will not only (4)_________
whether or not to migrate, but also where they will go. Individuals with (5) ________ observed
and unobserved features will make diverse decisions and self-select into specific areas.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 4.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. determine.

The meaning of the given words is:

  • Settle: To reach a resolution or agreement, usually by resolving disputes or finding a final decision or outcome.
  • Determine: To establish or ascertain something with a firm conclusion or decision, often through careful analysis, investigation, or evaluation.
  • Certify: To officially confirm, validate, or attest to the authenticity, accuracy, or compliance of something, typically through an authorized process or documentation.
  • Induce: To bring about, stimulate, or cause a particular action, behavior, or state, often through influence, persuasion, or the creation of circumstances that lead to a specific outcome.

Therefore, the most appropriate filler for the given blank is determine.

Thus, the completed sentence would be:

Potential migrants will not only determine whether or not to migrate, but also where they will go.