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SSC CHSL 2024 PYQ — Question 5

SSC CHSL - 03 July 2024 - Shift 4 • English • Q5

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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.

Trees are (1)________ best gift of nature for us. They make the environment beautiful and clean. Water and sunlight are very important in helping trees grow. Human beings get food from trees. Trees also give us wood and shade. Houses, chairs, and toys (2) ________ from wood we receive from trees. Trees can be called the best friends of mankind. Many animals get their food from leaves, vegetables, and fruits grown (3) ________ trees. They also live in the shadows of trees. We (4) ________ cutting trees to save nature. Children and adults need to plant more trees and teach each other to stop causing harm to (5) ________. One tree can save many lives.

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

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

The word best is a superlative adjective and is always preceded by the definite article the when referring to a specific entity or group.

The definite article the is used when referring to something specific or unique. The phrase best gift of nature implies a definitive quality, making "the" the correct choice.