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SSC Stenographer 2024 PYQ — Question 89

SSC Stenographer - 10/12/2024 (12:30 PM to 2:30 PM) • English • Q89

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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 Kodagu district administration ________ (1) planned a Honey Festival in the gardens of Raja Seat in Madikeri on 24 and 25 December. The festival, which has been planned in association with Kodagu Zilla Panchayat and Horticulture Department, _____ (2) aimed at encouraging _______ (3) in Kodagu in view of the worldwide demand for Coorg honey. The festival is _________ (4) to bring together not only people engaged in apiculture, but also scientists, societies and companies _________ (5) in producing honey.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. expected.

The sentence is:
'The festival is _________ to bring together not only people engaged in apiculture, but also scientists, societies and companies...'

The word that fits here logically and grammatically is “expected”.

'Is expected to...' is a common structure used to express what is likely or intended to happen.

Why the other options are incorrect:
Option 1: accepted – means agreed to or approved; does not fit the context.

Option 2: sophisticated – an adjective, doesn’t fit grammatically.

Option 3: excepted – means excluded; completely opposite in meaning and incorrect here.