Comprehension:(Que No. 13 - 15) Direction: In the following passage, some…
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Comprehension:(Que No. 13 - 15)
Direction: 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 number.
People in summer capital Srinagar were ______(1)______ as the main roads were not cleared properly even after three days. Main roads and link roads in many areas of Srinagar were still under snow causing problems in ______(2)______ even for emergency purposes. The roads ______(3)______ to tertiary care hospitals like Shri Maharaja Hari Singh (SMHS) Hospital in Old City and Sheri Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) at Soura on the city’s outskirts were still dangerous for driving.
Question:
Which of these words most appropriately fits the blank labelled (1)?
- A.
Inclined
- B.
Dangerous
- C.
Aghast
- D.
Straight
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Correct answer: C
Answer: Aghast
Why this fits:
Aghast means filled with horror, shock, or amazement at something unpleasant. The passage describes people’s reaction to roads not being cleared for several days, so a word conveying shock is appropriate.
Why the other choices are incorrect:
Inclined: Means sloping or disposed toward something; it does not describe an emotional reaction, so it does not fit the blank.
Dangerous: Describes something likely to cause harm (for example, roads), not how people felt. The blank requires a word for people’s reaction, so this is unsuitable.
Straight: Refers to direction or alignment; it does not express emotion and therefore does not fit the context.
Complete sentence with the correct word:
People in summer capital Srinagar were aghast as the main roads were not cleared properly even after three days.