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SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 17

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 21 June 2024 - Shift 3 • English • Q17

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Read the given passage and answer the question that follows.

Indian rivers play an integral part in enriching the value and heavenly beauty of India. They are our greatest natural assets. There are hundreds of them watering our land and making it green and fertile; they even flow as natural highways linking the towns with the villages. The most eye-catching variety of these rivers is that there are navigable rivers, especially in Bengal and Kerala. Even raging torrents which leap from the mountains down to the deep gorges. Some huge rivers sometimes burst their banks and flood the countryside. And in tribute to their strength and beauty, we have always held them sacred. To love India is to love her rivers, big and small.

What are the two words highlighted in the passage that describe the vital role of rivers in the development of the agriculture sector?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is otpion 2 i.e. Watering and fertile.

Correct Answer: Watering and fertile.
Line to refer: The passage describes Indian rivers as enriching the land and making it green and fertile. It highlights their significance in agriculture by stating that they water the fields and contribute to soil fertility, ensuring better crop growth and production.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.