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SSC CHSL 2021 PYQ — Question 4

SSC CHSL - 5 Aug 2021 - Shift 2 • English • Q4

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Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

  The first van was sent as a ______ to mislead the thugs.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4. i.e. decoy.

  • The sentence implies that the van was intended to distract the thugs.
  • The most appropriate filler for the given blank is decoy.
  • Decoy means a strategy or object used to mislead or distract someone, often used to lure them away from their intended course or to deceive.
  • Thus, the correct sentence would be: The first van was sent as a decoy to mislead the thugs.