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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 3

SSC CGL - 06 Dec 2022 - Shift 3 • 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.

A new world research shows that the French (1) ______ large amounts of cheese and butter. Therefore, they have low levels of heart disease. The research (2) ______ that animal fat is good for human body and helps in reducing the risks of heart attack. This study was (3) ______ in 2018 in 21 low and middle income countries. However, it (4) ______ that eating moderately is the (5) ______ key in this regard.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

  • In this sentence, the word "conducted" is the most appropriate choice for the blank.
  • "Conducted" refers to the act of carrying out or performing a study, research, or investigation.
  • It implies that the study was planned, organized, and executed in 2018 in the specified 21 low and middle income countries.
  • Using "conducted" indicates that the study was systematically implemented and involved gathering data or information for analysis or evaluation purposes.

Thus, the completed sentence is:

This study was conducted in 2018 in 21 low and middle income countries.