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SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 2

SSC CGL - 09 Sep 2024 - Shift 2 • English • Q2

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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.

From the beginning (1)_________ the eighteenth century, the ladies of European cities covered (2)_______ faces in layers of paint and powder. This particular fashion was largely brought (3) __________ by the urgent need to disguise the ravages of smallpox, (4)_________ left their faces pitted and scarred. During this same period, the ‘beauty spot’ was introduced to cover (5) __________ a facial defect.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. which.

Context: The clause gives additional information about smallpox and its effects.

Analysis of the given options:

  • That: restrictive relative pronoun; but here the clause is non-restrictive.

  • Which: used for non-restrictive relative clauses, which fits this context.

  • When: refers to time—not suitable here.

  • Who: used for people—not for a disease.

Correct word: Which

Reason: 'Smallpox' is being described, and the clause adds non-essential info about what it did.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.