SSC CHSL 2019 PYQ — Question 21

SSC CHSL - 2nd July 2019 - Shift 2 • English • Q21

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

Municipal corporations have started to take ______ of the problems of waste management.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

Concept/Grammar rules

Application

Cognizance the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

It is always accompanied by the preposition ‘of.’ It means knowledge or awareness.

Meaning of the words:

Cognizance: knowledge or awareness.

Perception: the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses.

Attention: notice taken of someone or something; the regarding of someone or something as interesting or important.

Knowledge: Knowledge is a familiarity, awareness, or understanding of someone or something

Hence, the chosen option is correct.