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SSC GD Constable 2021 · Question 280 of 377

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. India remains one of the most ethnically diverse countries in the world. (1)______ from its many religions and sects, India (2)______ home to innumerable castes and tribes, as well (3)______ to more than a dozen major and (4)______ of minor linguistic groups from (5)______ language families unrelated to one another. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

fill-blanks

  1. ASeparate
  2. BTogether
  3. COutside
  4. DApartCorrect

Answer: D. Apart

Explanation

The correct answer is "Apart". Key Points Let's look at the meaning of the given words: Separate: different; not connected Together : with or near each other Outside: a place or region beyond an enclosure or boundary Apart: separately viewed as distinct, aside. As per the meaning of the given words 'Apart' is the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The implied meaning of the sentence is, India remains one of the most ethnically diverse countries in the world set aside from its many regions and sects. " Therefore ,the correct answer is option 4.

Source: SSC GD Constable 2021 Prev. Year Paper (2021-11-29 Shift 1) English — Prepp (with solutions) · reliable-secondary

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