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SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 3

SSC GD Const (English) - 06 March 2024 - Shift 2 • English • Q3

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

Mr. Reed had been dead for (1) ______ years: it was in this chamber he (2) ______ his last; here he (3) ______ in state; hence his coffin was (4) ______ by the undertaker's men; and, since that day, a (5) ______ of dreary consecration had guarded it from frequent intrusion.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 3.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

The phrase "laid in state" is used to describe how a deceased person’s body is placed or arranged for public viewing.

While "lay" might sound more natural in usage, "laid" is used when referring to the arrangement of a body, which is why it’s the correct option here.