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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 3

SSC CGL - 11 April 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q3

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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.

The rise in the Irrawaddy dolphin (1) ______ in Chilika can be attributed to the eviction of (2) ______ fish enclosures. After thousands of hectares of Chilika lake were made (3) ______ free, Irrawaddy dolphins found unobstructed areas for movement. (4) ______, due to the COVID-19 lockdown last year, there were comparatively fewer tourist boats on Chilika lake, which made it (5) ______ for dolphins to move from one part of the lake to another.

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

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. encroachment.

Let's understand the meaning of the given words:

  • Encroachment: Unauthorized or illegal occupation or use of someone else's property.
  • Intervention: Deliberate involvement or action taken to address or manage a situation, typically to improve it or resolve a problem.
  • Trespass: Unlawfully entering or intruding upon someone else's property without permission or legal right.
  • Confiscation: Seizure or taking possession of property by authorities or individuals in power, typically due to illegal activities, violations, or as a penalty.
  • Thus, the most appropriate filler for the given blank is encroachment