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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 4

SSC GD Constable (English) - 30 Jan 2023 - Shift 4 • English • Q4

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Directions:

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Isolation and loneliness (1) ________ by the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown policies negatively (2) _______ the mental health of the public throughout the entire globe. These result in an increase in emotional (3) __________, (4) __________ of hopelessness and extreme anxiety, which are (5) _______ by variations in emotional responses and style of living.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

  • The word "impacted" is a suitable choice here because it indicates a strong effect or influence.
  • In the context of the sentence, it conveys that the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown policies have had a significant negative effect on the mental health of the public worldwide.