SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 4

SSC CGL - 13 Aug 2021 - Shift 3 • English • Q4

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.

Man-made fibre, is fibre whose chemical composition, structure, and properties are significantly modified during the manufacturing process. Man-made fibres (1)______ spun and woven into a large (2)______ of consumer and industrial products, (3)______ garments such as shirts, scarves, and hosiery; home furnishings (4)______ as upholstery, carpets, and drapes; and (5)______ parts such as tyre cord, flame-proof linings, and drive belts.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 2.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

  • The sentence is talking about the consumer products hence, numbers will be used.
  • A large number of consumer products means a lot of consumer products.

Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.