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SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 29

SSC CGL - 23 Aug 2021 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q29

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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.

Which of the following is NOT a traditional water storage structure?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Haryali

  • Indigenous Traditional Knowledge is based on common sense and wisdom of local people of area.
  • The people may not be essentially literally qualified but they make use of their ancestral skills efficiently for making necessary improvements in the existing water harvesting structures as per need.