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SSC CGL 2017 PYQ — Question 97

SSC CGL Tier II English - 12/01/2017 • English • Q97

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In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

The conditions ______ which democracy can _______ are _______ to ________ ; but one thing is _______ that democracy is always a slow growth, whereas dictators may _____ to ______ and _______ a new _______ with dramatic success, under _______ conditions.

a new _______ with dramatic success

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. regime.

  1. regime- a method or system of government, especially one that has not been elected in a fairway.
  2. state- the mental, an emotional or physical condition that somebody/something is in at a particular time.
  3. era- a period of time in history (that is special for some reason).
  4. epoch- a period of time in history (that is important because of special events, characteristics, etc.)
  5. As the meaning of the chosen option is related to "government" it will be suitable for the given blank.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.