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SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 10

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 26 June 2024 - Shift 1 • English • Q10

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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.
The food industry in India accounts for about 26 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP)
and will be one of the ________1________ growth areas in the years ahead. This has given
________2______ to international trade but has also increased the responsibility to achieve
the appropriate level of _____3______ in terms of sanitary and phytosanitary protection.
Further, the Indian Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006, reflects a major shift in food laws
and seeks to provide greater consumer protection by _________4_______ the safety and
wholesomeness of food at all stages of the food chain. This changing scenario has widened
the scope and ________5______ career options in this area.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

 

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

 

Context: The sentence discusses how the food industry in India contributes significantly to GDP and will be an important area of development in the future. The blank is followed by “growth areas,” so the adjective must describe the importance or scale of these areas.

Correct word: Major

Reason: The sentence talks about a key contributor to GDP. The idea is that the food industry is a significant driver of future growth, so major is the most appropriate adjective to describe these growth areas.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.