SSC Stenographer 2026 PYQ — Question 176

SSC Stenographer - 10 Sep 2026 - Shift 1 • English • Q176

Fill numbered blank (3) with the most appropriate word to complete the passage.
Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme (DILRMP): This programme seeks to unify land records across India through digitisation, thereby reducing disputes and improving transparency in land transactions. Integration of registration and mutation processes allows real-time updates. Use of GIS mapping ensures accuracy in boundaries and land use records. States are adopting unique land parcel identification numbers. Linking records with Aadhaar enhances authentication but raises privacy and data security concerns. The system also enables easier access to credit, as clear titles are essential for asset-based lending. Implementing blockchain technology can prevent tampering of _____(1). Training local officials in IT skills is crucial to manage _____(2) systems. Interlinking data with agricultural databases will assist in targeted _____(3) delivery. DILRMP aims to reduce litigation through greater _____(4). Ultimately, digitised systems will support efficient _____(5) management in rural and urban areas.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

Correct Answer: subsidy
Explanation
• The context discusses connecting land records with agricultural databases to provide government benefits directly to legitimate farmers.
• Subsidy refers to financial aid or support granted by the government to farmers (such as fertilizer subsidies or direct income support schemes).
• The phrase targeted subsidy delivery is a standard administrative collocation referring to the direct and precise transfer of financial benefits to intended beneficiaries without leakages.
• Words like pest, rainfall, or tax do not collocate with 'targeted delivery' in this context.