Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1 ........

English Language (CHSL) Fill in the blanks

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in
each blank.
The (1)_________ of roads in the 1700s and 1800s made the (2)_________ of goods and people much easier. Many nobles and
businessmen (3)___________ their wealth in building bridges and tunnels. John Metcalfe was one of the most (4)__________ road builders
of this period. He was blind and felt the surface of the road. This was done to make sure that it met his (5)_________.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

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SSC CHSL 7th June 2022 Shift-1

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stagnation

recovery

setback

improvement

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Explanation:

- The passage discusses how the development of roads in the 1700s and 1800s positively impacted the transportation of goods and people.

- Option 1: Stagnation - This suggests a lack of development or progress, which contradicts the context of the passage.

- Option 2: Recovery - This implies a return to a previous state of wellbeing but does not fit as well with the described scenario of infrastructure development.

- Option 3: Setback - This means a hindrance or obstacle, which is the opposite of what is being conveyed in the passage.

- Option 4: Improvement - This perfectly aligns with the context of advancements in road construction, making transportation easier and more efficient.

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