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SSC CGL 2016 PYQ — Question 139

SSC CGL Tier II English - 30/11/2016 • English • Q139

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Read the following passage carefully and choose the most appropriate answer to the question out of the four alternatives.

The public sector banks are witnessing in India a period of transition and are at crossroads, where they without giving up social responsibility, should also remain healthy. They need to undertake risky experiments yet perform it innovatively in a way it does not fail. They should make forays into new areas which are rarely tread by them and lose no emerging opportunities. It should be understood that absence of any bad advance is no sign of efficient banking system. It only indicates immense conservatism. However, this is no guarantee for profit. There should be a balance between liquidity and risk. Past sins should be forgotten. Novel and pragmatic techniques should be adopted without
which banks would be in danger.

In addition to being socially responsible, what does the author want the banks to be.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Financially healthy.

It is clearly mentioned in the passage that "The public sector banks are witnessing in India a period of transition and are at crossroads, where they without giving up social responsibility, should also remain healthy."

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.