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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 2

SSC GD Constable (English) - 27 Jan 2023 - Shift 1 • English • Q2

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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.

The build up to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which (1)__________ on July 23 and finished on August 8, as defined by cautious optimism, as well as a slew of (2)___________ that came with staging the Games under tight safety standards and without (3)____________ during the COVID-19 outbreak. While Indian competitors had shown enough potential to (4)_________ expect a big return of medals in the Games, the disappointments of Rio 2016 lingered. What happened was that India delivered its best-ever performance at the Games, beginning with Mirabai Chanu's silver medal in weightlifting on the first day and culminating with Neeraj Chopra's (5)__________ gold medal in javelin throw on the country's last day of competition in Tokyo.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4. 

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

  • The sentence suggests that Indian competitors had shown enough potential to realistically expect a big return of medals in the Games.
  • The word "realistically" fits well in the context, indicating that there was a reasonable expectation or likelihood of Indian athletes achieving success in the Olympics based on their potential and performance.