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SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 1

SSC MTS - 19 July 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q1

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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.

Regular check-ups are (1)___ for a car’s top-notch performance, but did you know that there is a direct link (2)___ your car health and its emissions? A well-maintained car engine is (3)___ efficient and burns less gas, (4)___ reducing airborne emissions. Secondly, tyre pressure (5)___ always match the manufacturer-recommended Pounds Per Square Inch (PSI) rating.

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

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. between.

The passage talks about the regular check-ups of cars. As the sentence talks about some relation between car health and emissions, so, the most appropriate word for filler 2 is 'between'.