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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 16

SSC CGL - 9th March 2020 Shift 3 • English • Q16

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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.

Watermelon is thought to have originated in Africa's Kalahari Desert. Believe it (1)______ not, the first recorded watermelon harvest (2)________ nearly 5000 years ago in Egypt and is (3)_________ in Egyptian hieroglyphics on the walls of their (4)______ buildings. This fruit was often placed (5)______ the burial tombs of kings to provide nourishment in the afterlife.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 4.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

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

  1. obsolete- no longer useful because something better has been invented.
  2. ancient- belonging to a period of history that is thousands of years in the past.
  3. elderly- (used about a person) old.
  4. outdated- not useful or common anymore; old-fashioned.

This paragraph is related to a very past story so we need to choose a word showing the same meaning.

The chosen option shows the meaning related to the past time hence it will suit the context of the passage and will be correct.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.