SSC CPO 2024 PYQ — Question 42

SSC CPO - 27 June 2024 - Shift 2 • English • Q42

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 series of ___1___ of shell or ivory or thin metal clothed her left upper arm all the way down to her fingers. A necklace ___2___ three pendants bunched together and a few bangles above the elbow and ___3___ on the right hands display almost modern art. She speaks of the ___4___, ever hopeful human spirit. She reminds us that it is important to visit museums in our country to experience the __5___ that a work of art leaves on our senses, to find among all the riches one particular vision of beauty that speaks to us alone.

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. with.

  • "With" is a preposition used to indicate the association with someone or something. Here, with shows the association of the necklace with the three pendants that might be attached to it.