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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 4

SSC GD Constable (English) - 19th Feb 2019 Shift 1 • English • Q4

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

Fundamentally, all human beings possess a combination of fixed inherited traits. All individuals possess the _________(1) highly developed nervous system, backbones, erect posture, hair, etc. Therefore, _________(2) among human beings arise only in _________(3) changes of this basic pattern. Racial differences _________(4) one of the finest distinctions and are based only on _________(5) slight differences.

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

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. variations.

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

  1. variations- a thing that is slightly different from another thing in the same general group.
  2. similarities- the state of being like somebody/something but not exactly the same.
  3. naturalness- the quality or state of being natural.
  4. sameness- lack of variety; uniformity or monotony.

Now, the statement is trying to tell where the human beings show differences hence, "variations" will be the correct choice here.

"Variations" which means "a thing that is slightly different from another thing in the same general group" fits the context appropriately.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.