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SSC CHSL 2019 PYQ — Question 12

SSC CHSL - 8th July 2019 - Shift 1 • English • Q12

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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.

As the rains receded I got a strange job. Our neighbour, a (1) ______ merchant decided to become a politician. But he was (2) ______ so he wanted me to (3) ______ him everywhere he went and read and write (4) ______ him. For my work, I was to be paid decent (5) ______.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Illiterate.

Explanation:

From the next sentence, it can be analyzed that the merchant was illiterate because he wanted someone to be with him so that he could read and write for the merchant. This is why the word 'Illiterate' suits best in this sentence as it means having little or no education especially: unable to read or write.

Meaning of other words:

Illegitimate: not authorized by the law; not in accordance with accepted standards or rules.

Illogical: lacking sense or clear, sound reasoning.

Illegible: not clear enough to be read.

Hence, the chosen option is correct