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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 199

SSC CGL Tier II - English - 3rd Feb 2022 • English • Q199

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the options given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

Castles are home to a rich history. From blood feuds to tragic pasts, (1)______ love affairs to alleged ghosts, no castle is ever (2)______ a secret to unveil. Known locally as Chateaux Picomtal, Picomtal Castle (3)______ came under new ownership. During the renovation of the(4)______, a surprising discovery was made. Messages (5)______long ago were found on the floorboards of (6)______ upper chambers. The messages were written (7)______1880 and 1881 by Joachim Martin; the carpenter (8)______ installed the flooring. His messages were a diary of 72 entries of his daily (9)______, personal thoughts along with his emotions and feelings. Joachim’s (10)______is indeed a very personal account of the history of those times. The discovery gives us an honest look at an average person’s daily life over 135 years ago.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 2.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. without.

The passage talks about the castles and their relation to history as they tell us about historical details of ancient times.

The sentence talks about the history of the castle and how it shares its history from blood feuds to tragic pasts, so the word "without" should be used.

The word "without" is appropriate for the second filler as it means in the absence of something.