SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 1

SSC CGL Tier II - English - 29th Jan 2022 • English • Q1

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The workers ______ against the new labour laws.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

Let's see the meaning of the given words:

  • Opposed: disagreeing with a plan, action, etc.; believing that something is wrong.
  • Implicated: to show that somebody is involved in something unpleasant, especially a crime.
  • Remonstrated: to protest or complain about somebody or something.
  • Dissented: to have opinions that are different to those that are officially held.
  • The word remonstrated is the most appropriate word according to the meaning in the given context.

  • The given sentence talks about protesting by the workers against new labour laws.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3 i.e. remonstrated.