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SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 37

SSC CGL - 23 Aug 2021 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q37

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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.
Essaouira's origins stretch back to prehistoric times, and this spot on Morocco's Atlantic
coast (1)______ a centre of culture and commerce ever since. (2)______ centuries, the harbour town was an important trading post (3)______ both a seaport and as the north-western terminus of a caravan (4)______ stretching across the desert to Timbuktu (5)______ Africa’s interior.

The name ‘QSRAM’ was in the news in November 2020. What is QSRAM?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Short range surface-to-air missile system

Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) System has achieved a major milestone by a direct hit on to a Banshee Pilotless target aircraft at medium range & medium altitude.