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SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 22

SSC CGL - 27 July 2023 - Shift 3 • English • Q22

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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.

Colonialism had a great impact on the lives of the aboriginal Australians who were eventually (1) _______ by the whites with all power and privilege. The colonisers turned their land into rubbish pits and (2) _______ sites for their own betterment. The aborigines were often (3) _______ as sub-humans with low status and dirty habits. The whites not only displaced the tribes off their homeland but also (4) _______ the beauty and balance of the natural world. An increase in deforestation and destruction of traditional land led (5) _______ like emu, eagle, and kangaroo, among many others to dwindle over time.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

Construction is the most appropriate choice contextually.

A construction site refers to a piece of land on which a house or other building is being built.

Meaning of the other words are:

Halting: describes something as slow and hesitant, especially due to a lack of confidence.

Recreation: refers to activities or pastimes that people engage in for enjoyment, relaxation, or refreshment.