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SSC GD Constable (English) - 19th Feb 2019 Shift 1

19 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.

Fundamentally, all human beings possess a combination of fixed inherited traits. All individuals possess the _________(1) highly developed nervous system, backbones, erect posture, hair, etc. Therefore, _________(2) among human beings arise only in _________(3) changes of this basic pattern. Racial differences _________(4) one of the finest distinctions and are based only on _________(5) slight differences.

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. certain.

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

  1. certain- noticeable but difficult to describe.
  2. clear- easy to see, hear or understand.
  3. possible- that can happen or be done.
  4. hidden- to be or go in a place where you cannot be seen or found.

"Certain" which means "noticeable but difficult to describe" fits the context appropriately.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.

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