SSC Steno Grade C and D 22 Dec 2020 Shift 1 Paper

Direction (146-155) -
Comprehension:
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.
Many years ago, high up among (1)_____. old Swiss mountains, there lived a man named William Tell. He was a (2)_____ hunter and considered to be the best shot in the (3)_____ land. At that time, the country was ruled by a (4)_____ of the power that he had (5)_____ named Gessler. Gessler was very proud his people. He made many harsh laws which the people had to (6)_____He had his hat placed on a tall pole and ordered that anyone who (7)_____ that way should bow to his hat. One day William Tell (8)_____ to pass that way. The soldier on duty asked him to bow or face the (9)_____ .But William Tell boldly refused and said he would never show (10)._____ to a hat