SSC Stenographer 2022 PYQ — Question 84

SSC Stenographer - 17 Nov 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q84

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. It was a matter of (1) ______ pleasure  that the Chief of Police himself came up to us and congratulated us on our successful efforts in reducing the (2) __________ of child marriages in our area. We were also (3)________ by other (4) _________ present at the event. Our dear leader, the founder of ourNGO, Mr. Kumar was (5) _________ by the mayor with a bouquet.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
 

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. dignitaries

Dignitaries are persons of high position or honour who are usually invited to such events.

Hence dignitaries is the correct answer.