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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 88

SSC MTS - 30/10/2024 - (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • English • Q88

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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 weed is an untamed plant that (1)______ where it is not wanted, usually among gardens or crops. The majority of weeds are (2)________. While some are toxic to horses and cattle, others harm mature crops by (3)________them of water, sunlight, soil and minerals. There are various ways that weeds (4)______. They are (5)_______ transported from one location to another as trash, dust or fodder.

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

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

Context: The sentence is about how weeds harm mature crops. They do this by taking away resources like water, sunlight, soil, and minerals.

Meaning of the words:

  • Digesting – means 'breaking down food in the stomach,' incorrect here.

  • Relieving – means 'reducing pain or stress,' opposite in meaning.

  • Spoiling – means 'damaging or ruining,' but not precise for taking away resources.

  • Depriving – means 'taking something away or keeping from having,' correct here.

Correct word: Depriving, because weeds take away essential resources from crops.

Final Sentence: Others harm mature crops by depriving them of water, sunlight, soil and minerals.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.