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SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 18

SSC GD Const (English) - 29 Feb 2024 - Shift 4 • English • Q18

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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.

Since so much of our lives are digital today, such spyware attacks are (1) _____________ malicious and discruptive. This is precisely why there is a (2) _________________ need for strong data protection and privacy architecture across the world. In fact data protection and privacy (3) ______________ to be recognised as core non-negotiable values. The Supreme Court of India has recognised privacy as a fundamental right (4) _____________ the government's personal data protection bill introduced in parliament level (5) _____________ to be desired.

Select the most appropriate option for blank(3)

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. need

  • The passage discusses the importance of having strong data protection and privacy measures due to the prevalence of digital threats like spyware attacks. It implies that these measures are critically necessary.

  • This is a noun that correctly represents a requirement or necessity. It fits the grammatical structure of the sentence where a singular noun is needed.
  • In this context, "need" is used to refer to a requirement or necessity. The sentence indicates that there is a significant requirement for data protection and privacy. The use of "need" as a noun is appropriate because it reflects the concept of an essential requirement. The necessity for data protection and privacy makes "need" the most suitable choice to describe this essential requirement.
  • It completes the phrase "data protection and privacy need," indicating that data protection and privacy are essential requirements.
  • It aligns with the idea that strong data protection is necessary due to digital threats.