SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 1

SSC CGL - 06 Dec 2022 - Shift 4 • English • Q1

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

Human migration may be traced all the way back to the (1)________ of time, and humans
have been on the move ever since. Climate change, war and displacement, economic
considerations, living conditions, family and clan (2)________, and, more recently,
educational possibilities are all reasons for migration. Because there are several reasons for
migration, migration patterns are (3)_________. Potential migrants will not only (4)_________
whether or not to migrate, but also where they will go. Individuals with (5) ________ observed
and unobserved features will make diverse decisions and self-select into specific areas.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

The meaning of the given words is:

  • Varying: Referring to a range of different or diverse elements, characteristics, or conditions.
  • Considering: Taking into account or contemplating a particular factor, circumstance, or perspective.
  • Convincing: Capable of persuading or compelling someone to believe or accept something as true or valid.
  • Experiencing: Undergoing or encountering a particular event, situation, or sensation, often involving personal involvement or direct participation.

Therefore, the most appropriate filler for the given blank is varying.

Thus, the completed sentence would be:

Individuals with varying observed and unobserved features will make diverse decisions and self-select into specific areas.