SSC CHSL 2021 PYQ — Question 47

SSC CHSL - 12 April 2021 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q47

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option
to fill in each blank.
In the 19th century, there was an industrial revolution in Europe. As a result, millions of people
left the (1) ______ and went to work in big factories in cities. Today, it is the reverse. In several
major cities, people have started moving out. Why? They want a cleaner, (2) ______
environment. There are fewer jobs in ‘heavy’ industries like steel and power generation. (3)
______, there are more jobs in service industries like banking, tourism and food delivery.
Besides, modern transport and communications have made it easier for people to (4) ______
to work or even work from home. The result of this revolution in the 21st century will be
‘spread cities’ – cities are growing fast, but (5) ______, away from city centres and people are
choosing to live 40, 50 or 60 kilometres away.

Which is the largest of the following Duns with an approximate length of 35-45 km and a width of 22-25 km?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer in option 2 i.e. Dehra Dun.

  • Dehra Dun is the largest of all the duns, measuring 35-45 kilometers in length and 22-25 kilometers in width.
  • This region also contains the well-known "Valley of Flowers''.
  • There are pilgrimage sites like Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath, and Hemkund Sahib in Dehra Dun.