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SSC CHSL 2024 PYQ — Question 20

SSC CHSL - 02 July 2024 - Shift 3 • English • Q20

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

Cities are the great havens for knowledge, culture, and social life. Vibrant cultures are found in cities because it takes a 1.________ population to support museums, concert halls, sports teams, and night-life districts. Cities also offer rich social opportunities. People in rural areas enjoy only limited social opportunities because 2.________ the small local population. City dwellers can choose their friends and mates from among a large number of people of 3.________ interests and inclinations. We are not likely to abandon the city as a 4.________ institution, but we need to make sure that our transport arrangements do not 5.________ the 'city's' other functions.

 

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.

This book provides an unrestrained account of the natural resources in India. 

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. exhaustive.

  • The word exhaustive is the best choice because it means thorough, indicating that the book covers all aspects of natural resources in India in detail. This fits well with the context of providing a complete account.
  • The other options—exhausting (causing fatigue), limited (not comprehensive), and excessive (too much or overly abundant)—do not convey the intended meaning of a detailed and complete description, making "exhaustive" the most appropriate choice.