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SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 23

SSC CHSL - 13th October 2020 - Shift 1 • English • Q23

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Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

For thousands of years, humans have been _________ the earth, making scars upon the land.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. damaging.

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

  1. damaging- causing harm.
  2. distracting- to take somebody’s attention away from something.
  3. remaking- make (something) again or differently.
  4. redecorating- apply paint or wallpaper (a room or building) again, typically differently.

The statement is talking about the "scars" hence, it can be said that it is being damaged.

The chosen option has the same meaning hence, it will be our correct answer.