SSC CGL 2019 · Question 61 of 76

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Passage: Pigeon racing has become increasingly popular in parts of China (1) _____ the country's elite and its middle class. Sun Yan, the deputy general-secretary of Beijing Racing Pigeons Association, (2) _____ that at least 100,000 pigeon breeders live in Beijing, and (3) _____ 90,000 of them are registered with Racing Pigeons Associations at (4) _____ levels, to qualify for the games held in the spring and autumn. Competitions can be lucrative for (5) _____ owners, with some prizes amounting to tens of thousands of dollars. Liu said in recent years, pigeon racing has been surging in popularity across China. Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 3.

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1. Aexact
2. Bnearby
3. CalmostCorrect
4. Dutmost