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SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 73

SSC CGL Tier II English - 17/02/2018 • English • Q73

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

Violence takes a heavy toll and affects public life ______. High or low, known or unknown, rich or poor, popular or unpopular, no one is safe or secure today. It appears that one can harm anybody at any time and at ______. A mad and sad rat race is on to make money and ______ power at any cost and by any means. The result is that no political party or group can now ______ into claim to total innocence in so far as ______ of violence against innocent person for personal or political gains is concerned. Violent demonstrations, rallies, hartals have become the order of the day.

It appears that one can harm anybody at any time and at ______.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2, i.e. will.

  1. Wish means to feel or express a strong desire or hope for something that cannot or probably will not happen.
  2. Will means expressing inevitable events.
  3. Drill means a tool or machine with a rotating cutting tip or reciprocating hammer or chisel, used for making holes.
  4. Still means not moving or making a sound.

The given sentence tries to talk about the inevitability of people becoming victims of violence, anywhere and by anyone. Based on this context and judging from the meanings of all the given options, the correct answer would be 'will'.