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SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 3

SSC GD Const 2025 (English) - 06 Feb 2025 - Shift 2 • English • Q3

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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.
Naval architects never claim that a ship is unsinkable, but the sinking of the passenger-and-car
ferry Estonia (1) ____ the Baltic surely (2) ______ never have happened. It was well designed
and (3) ______ maintained. It carried the proper number of lifeboats. It (4)______ thoroughly
inspected on the day of its fatal voyage. Yet hours later, the Estonia rolled over and (5)
_______ in a cold and stormy night

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

Context: The sentence is talking about the Estonia ship, which was well designed and also well maintained. The word required should give a positive sense matching with “well designed.”

Meaning of the words:

  • Awkwardly: In a clumsy or uncomfortable way.

  • Carefully: With attention and caution.

  • Carelessly: Without attention, in a negligent way.

  • Haphazardly: Without order, randomly.

Correct word: Carefully

Reason: Since the ship was well designed, it must also have been carefully maintained, not carelessly or haphazardly.

Final Sentence: It was well designed and carefully maintained.

Hence the chosen option is correct.