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SSC CPO 2023 PYQ — Question 6

SSC CPO - 03 Oct 2023 - Shift 2 • English • Q6

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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.

South Korea is the most cosmetically (1)______ country on Earth. Beauty editors estimate that it is because of the government’s heavy investment (2)______ industry. It is ahead of its competitors, and its citizens (3)_____ twice as much on skincare products as consumers in the United States, the UK, and France. Korean shoppers are (4)______ the world’s most discerning. Eight out of 10 Korean women in their 20s and 30s use an app that (5)_____ like a cosmetics-specific, to debate the merits of various common ingredients.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. functions.

  • The phrase "functions like a cosmetics-specific" makes sense in the context, indicating that the app serves a specific purpose related to cosmetics.
  • The word "functions" fits appropriately here, indicating the operation or purpose of the app.