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SSC GD Constable (English) - 18 Feb 2019 Shift 1

18 February 2019 • 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 blank.

Seafood exports from India ________(1) yet to gather momentum as ________(2) prices, adverse weather conditions and ________(3) continue to affect stocking of shrimps, which account for about three-fourths of the ________(4) from the export of marine products. This apart, seafood exporters are facing ________(5) from the Seafood Import Monitoring Programme (SIMP) being implemented by the USandit is one of the largest buyers of Indian shrimps.

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

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. pressure.

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

  1. pressure- worries or difficulties that you have because you have too much to deal with; stress.
  2. pleasure- the feeling of being happy or satisfied.
  3. rapture- a feeling of extreme happiness.
  4. capture- to take a person or animal prisoner.

"Pressure" which means "worries or difficulties that you have because you have too much to deal with; stress." fits the context appropriately.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.

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