Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 2 ........

English Language (CGL) Fill in the blanks

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill each blank.
Comprehension:
Watermelon is thought to have originated in Africa's Kalahari Desert. Believe it (1)______ not, the first recorded watermelon harvest
(2)______ nearly 5000 years ago in Egypt and is (3)______ in Egyptian hieroglyphics on the walls of their (4)______ buildings. This fruit
was often placed (5)______ the burial tombs of kings to provide nourishment in the afterlife.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 2.

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SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-3

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contained

produced

discovered

occurred

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Explanation:

- The passage is discussing the history of watermelon and its origins.

- In blank 2, the sentence around the blank is referring to an event related to watermelons that took place around 5000 years ago in Egypt.

- Option 1: "contained" - This doesn't fit the context because "contained" refers to holding something within. It doesn't describe an event happening or a harvest.

- Option 2: "produced" - "Produced" might imply creation, but the sentence is referring to an event, not the production process.

- Option 3: "discovered" - While "discovered" indicates finding something, it isn't the best fit for a historical harvest event.

- Option 4: "occurred" - This fits perfectly as it describes an event, specifically the first recorded watermelon harvest happening.