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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 22

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level 2022 - 15 March 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q22

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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.

The tiger census has revealed that India's big cat count has (1)______ up in the last few years. This is a (2) ______ of great hope and relief for (3) ______ who understand the value of (4) ______ wildlife and the environment. This success is the (5) ______ of collective efforts of the government and the environmentalists.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. matter.

Filler Concept: The phrase “This is a ___ of great hope and relief” refers to something significant or serious, making “matter” the best fit.
Grammatical Explanation: “Matter” refers to an important issue or subject, aligning with the tone of hope and relief in the sentence. The other options like “object,” “topic,” or “stuff” are either too literal or too informal.
Correction: This is a matter of great hope and relief for...
Conclusion: “Matter” is the most contextually and grammatically appropriate choice to complete the sentence meaningfully.