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SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 54

SSC CGL Tier II - English 13th Sep. 19 • English • Q54

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Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.
Uncertainty looms over the revival of Naini Lake, a water body in the middle of Model Town in North Delhi, due to ______ (1) in the opinions of residents and local bodies regarding its desilting and ______ (2). While the Corporation claimed that the lake ______ (3) for years and several attempts by them to initiate a drive to desilt it was halted because of lack of funds or ______ (4) from locals, residents alleged that it is ______ (5) freshwater lake and is free from silt, and only a water treatment plant will be enough to resolve the problem.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.4

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

  1. Resistance- the refusal to accept or comply with something.
  2. Applause- approval or praise expressed by clapping.
  3. Activation- the action or process of making something active or operative.
  4. Assault- make a physical attack on.

As the locals were not in the support of the authority "Resistance" will be correct use here.

So, the chosen option will be correct.