SSC GD Constable (English) - 17 Jan 2023 - Shift 2

17 January 2023 • 80 questions

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

One of the greatest (1)_________ to textiles is light. It is a form of energy that can fade colour and cause chemical and physical (2)_____________of textile fibres. Exposure to both, natural and ultra violet light can threaten the (3)__________ of textiles. Light damage occurs progressively. You must have noticed at home that the most faded folds of curtains are the first to (4) _______ and fall apart. Fading of colours and alterations of hues are the (5)_________ easy-to-detect signs of light damage.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. earliest.

The word “earliest” is the superlative form of “early.” It refers to the earliest or earliest possible time or stage.
In the context of the sentence, this term implies that the fading of colors and alterations of hues are among the first and most easily noticeable signs of light damage.
- Prompt: On time or without delay.
- Premature: Occurring or done before the usual or proper time.
- Former: Something that existed or occurred in the past.

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