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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 1

SSC CGL - 9th March 2020 Shift 3 • English • Q1

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Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The government has warned the traders not to ______ onions.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given words-

  1. gross- being the total amount before anything is taken away.
  2. hoard- to collect and store large quantities of something (often secretly).
  3. combine- to join or mix two or more things together.
  4. bulk- the main part of something; most of something.

The meaning of the chosen option matches the sense of the statement as the government is warning the traders not to collect something secretly.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.

The correct sentence will be-

The government has warned the traders not to hoard onions.