Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

She couldn’t continue with a ______ diet to reduce her blood sugar.

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This question was previously asked in

SSC CGL 2022 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On : 12 Dec 2022 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is option 4), i.e., 'balanced.'

Key Points

Let's look at the meaning of the words given in the options:
- practiced - done repeatedly or regularly, skilled in a particular activity. (अभ्यस्त)
- shortened - made shorter or briefer. (संक्षिप्त)
- maintained - kept in a certain condition. (रखा हुआ)
- balanced - evenly distributed or proportioned. (संतुलित)

The context of the sentence is that the subject could not continue eating a well-proportioned diet full of all vitamins, minerals and other nutrients to reduce her blood sugar level.
According to the above-mentioned points, the most appropriate word to fill in the blank is "balanced."
Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

Another example:
- A balanced diet promotes good health and normal development.

Complete Sentence: She couldn’t continue with a balanced diet to reduce her blood sugar.

Additional Information

A balanced diet contains an adequate amount of all the nutrients required by the body to grow, remain healthy and be disease-free.