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SSC MTS 2023 PYQ — Question 64

SSC MTS - 11 May 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q64

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In the following passage some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

Red kites were considered vermin across Britain and Ireland (1) _____ the 16th century and their numbers were rigorously (2) _______ while public perceptions have changed, gamekeepers and farmers still (3) _____ shoot, poison and trap red kites for the (4) _____ harm they cause to livestock and game. In 2020 alone, 20 red kites were confirmed to have been (5) ______ this way in the UK.

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

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

  • The sentence structure suggests that red kites are targeted by gamekeepers and farmers due to the perceived harm they cause to livestock and game.
  • "Perceived" fits well here because it indicates the harm that is believed or thought to be caused, rather than necessarily proven or actual harm.
  • The other options ("kicked," "dirty," "shipped") do not fit contextually with the sentence.