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SSC CPO 2024 PYQ — Question 161

SSC CPO Tier II - 8 Jan 2024 • English • Q161

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In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

The door behind them was 1._______. There was no escape. A strange light was 2. ______from a corner, one that did not 3. ________ the room but made darkness visible. 4.________alien voice was heard which sounded like jargon, 5. ________to the hapless friends. They went down 6. ________their knees sobbing, pleading for their lives but the 7. _________sounds continued. Slowly, a form seemed to 8.________right before their eyes which 9.__________ their blood and chilled their 10.__________. It was formless mass with no face!

Select the most appropriate word to fill blank no. 1

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. sealed.

  • "Sealed" indicates that the door was completely closed and secured, making it impossible to open, which fits the context of having no escape.
  • "Unbolted" suggests the door is not locked but still might be openable, "vacant" refers to being empty, and "ajar" means slightly open, which would not imply no escape.