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SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 10

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 9 Nov 2020 - Shift 3 • English • Q10

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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 number.
Some diseases have an animal reservoir, meaning they can infect other species besides
humans. Yellow fever, for example, (1)______ humans, but can also infect monkeys. If a
mosquito (2)______ of spreading yellow fever bites an infected monkey, the (3)______ can then
give the disease to humans. So even if the (4)______ population of the planet could somehow
be vaccinated (5)______ yellow fever, its eradication could not be guaranteed.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 1

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2. i.e.. infects.

 

Blank 1 Word Type: Verb (Present simple)
Explanation: The subject is "Yellow fever", which is a disease, so the correct verb should mean "to cause infection". Among the options:

Transmits means "to send or pass something on", but diseases infect, not transmit directly.

Infects is the correct verb used when a disease affects someone.

Passes is too vague.

Poisons mean causing harm through toxins, not suitable here.
Correct Sentence: Yellow fever, for example, infects humans, but can also infect monkeys.
Conclusion: The correct option is infects.