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SSC CGL 2017 PYQ — Question 101

SSC CGL Tier II English - 12/01/2017 • English • Q101

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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.

but one thing is _______ that democracy is always a slow growth,

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. clear.

  1. stated- to say or write something, especially formally.
  2. dictated- to say something aloud so that somebody else can write or type it.
  3. clear- easy to see, hear or understand.
  4. hazy- not clear, especially because of heat.
  5. As everybody knows that "that democracy is always a slow growth" the chosen option will be correct.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.