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Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Hitler’s concentration camps _____________ the bodies of the dead captives subsequently.

This question was previously asked in
SSC Stenographer 2023 Previous Year Paper (13-Oct-2023) (Shift 3)
The correct answer is

mutilated

The correct answer is Option (4) i.e. '
mutilated'.

 

Key Points
  • Mutilated : (किसी के शरीर का बुरी तरह अंग-भंग कर देना) - to damage somebody’s body very badly, often by cutting off parts.
    • Example: The original manuscript was mutilated over the centuries.
  • Hence, 'mutilated' is the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Therefore, the complete sentence is "Hitler’s concentration camps mutilated the bodies of the dead captives subsequently."

  Additional Information

  • Conspired : (षड्यंत्र किया) - Make secret plans jointly to commit an unlawful or harmful act.
    • Example: They conspired to take over the company.
  • Exaggerated : (अतिरेकीत) - Represent something as being larger, better, or worse than it really is.
    • Example: He exaggerated his experience on his resume.
  • Resounded : (प्रतिध्वनित हुआ) - Fill a place with sound; be loud enough to echo.
    • Example: The hall resounded with laughter.
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