SSC CHSL 2022 PYQ — Question 21

SSC CHSL - 25 May 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q21

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Manpower exporters and overseas recruiters commonly __________ in illegal business practices for short-term _______ gain.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. indulged, monetary.

The meaning of the given words is:

Honoured: regarded with great respect.

Professional: relating to or belonging to a profession.

Indulged: allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of.

Monetary: relating to money or currency.

Regulated: control or maintain the rate or speed of (a machine or process) so that it operates properly.

Personal: belonging to or affecting a particular person rather than anyone else.

Thrived: grow or develop well or vigorously

Devotional: of or used in religious worship.

Thus, the most appropriate fillers would be indulged and monetary.

The correct sentence is:

Manpower exporters and overseas recruiters commonly indulged in illegal business practices for short-term monetary gain.