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SSC CHSL 2019 PYQ — Question 21

SSC CHSL - 5th July 2019 - Shift 1 • English • Q21

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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 blank. 

In July, 1937, the Japanese used an incident to provoke a war. They (1) ______ China and occupied a major portion (2) ______ it. Chinese and Japanese (3) ______ clashed in northern China, throwing the entire country into (4) ______. Millions of people were shot (5) ______ death.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

Correct word 

Meaning of other words

Invaded- (of an armed force) enter (a country or region) so as to subjugate or occupy it.

The passage is about War, so, ‘Invaded’ is the appropriate word here.

Persuade - cause (someone) to believe something, especially after a sustained effort; convince.

Extended - lasting longer than is usual or expected; prolonged.

Included- containing something as a part of something else.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.