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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 5

SSC GD Constable (English) - 12 Jan 2023 - Shift 1 • 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.

Delhi National Zoological Park, which opened in 1959, is (1.) ________ next to the wellknown Old Fort. One of the top zoos in the entire Asian continent, it stands out for its (2.) ________ to give the animals and the birds housed there a habitat that is as close to natural as possible. With a total area of 214 acres, it is perfect for picnics, (3.) ________ in the winter. The National Zoological Gardens in New Delhi are home to over 2,000 different animal and bird (4.) ________. These animals and birds, which originate from many areas such as Africa, America, Australia, etc., (5.) _______ a home at this zoo. The Mughal Kos Minar serves as the Delhi Zoo's entrance.

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

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. located.

  • Vacated means that a place has been abandoned or emptied.

  • Waited means to stay in one place for a period of time. 

  • Located means to be situated in a particular place.

  • Queued refers to people or things waiting in a line.

  • In the context, the word "located" is used to describe where the zoo is situated, next to the Old Fort.

  • Hence, the correct answer would be "located."