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SSC CHSL 2022 PYQ — Question 15

SSC CHSL - 25 May 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q15

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Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Yoga is a personal journey for everyone as now most people are turning to it, not for fitness (1) ________, but for the union of both, body and soul. Yoga is an ancient practice that (2) _________ in India. It involves movement, meditation and breathing (3) _________ to promote mental and physical well-being. There are many styles of yoga. A person should (4) __________ a style based on their goals and fitness level. If yoga and pranayam are complemented with other forms of spiritual practice to purify the mental body and other bodies, then a person can achieve rapid spiritual progress in his lifetime. Thus a person can make progress to achieve the purpose of life which is to (5) __________ with God.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. alone

The meaning of the given words is:

  • Rather: used to indicate one's preference in a particular matter.
  • Change: make someone or something different; alter or modify.
  • Apart: of two or more people or things separated by a specified distance in time or space.
  • Alone: having no one else present.

Thus, the most appropriate filler for the given blank is 'alone'.

The correct sentence is:

Yoga is a personal journey for everyone as now most people are turning to it, not for fitness alone, but for the union of both, body and soul.