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SSC CHSL - 10 March 2023 - Shift 2

Tier 1 • 10 March 2023 • 100 questions

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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 number.

Through the (1) _______ , lonely years of my childhood, when my father’s palace (2) ______to tighten its grip (3) _______ me until I couldn’t (4) _______, I would go to my nurse and ask for a story. And though she knew many wondrous and edifying tales, the one I made her tell me over and over was the (5) _______ of my birth.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 5.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. story.

The phrase "of my birth" indicates something narrating the event of birth, a narrative or tale.

The word "story" naturally fits here, meaning a narrative about the birth.

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  4. Q4.Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 2.
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