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SSC CPO 2020 PYQ — Question 34

SSC CPO - 23 Nov 2020 - Shift 2 • English • Q34

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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 number.

The Amazon is the world’s largest tropical rainforest. It is (1)______ the size of the continent of Australia and covers (2)______ area of nearly 2.8 million square miles. The Amazon rainforest gets its life from the (3)______ Amazon River which runs through the heart (4)______ the region. The rainforest is simply the drained basin for the river and it's (5)______. The vast forest consists of four layers, each featuring its own ecosystems and specially adapted plants and animals.

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

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. an.

  • The complete sentence reads: "It is an area of nearly 2.8 million square miles."
  • "An" is appropriate here because it is used before a word begins with a vowel sound. "Area" starts with a vowel sound, so "an" is the correct indefinite article. This choice maintains grammatical correctness and ensures the sentence flows smoothly.