SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 10 Feb 2022 - Shift 1

10 February 2022 • 100 questions

Mock testSource label: Test Series

Question 1 / 100

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and
select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Mirabai Chanu, (1)______ Indian weight lifter who recently set a new world record of 119 kg in
April 2021, has improved her (2)______ best to a total of 205 kg. She has proved that she is
stronger (3)______ mentally and physically. Chanu did not crumble (4)______ pressure. She
is now full of confidence as she now comes within the (5)______ to take the medal in the
Olympics.

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

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. range.
Correct word: Range
Meaning: The scope or extent within which something falls.
Context: The phrase “within the range to take the medal” means she is now close enough in performance to win a medal.
Final sentence: She is now full of confidence as she now comes within the range to take the medal in the Olympics.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.

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