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SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 21

SSC CHSL - 19th October 2020 - Shift 3 • English • Q21

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In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Art is the use of (1)______, skill and imagination to create something that’s beautiful or emotionally (2)______. This definition needs to be expanded. If you (3)______ a little deeper, you’ll see that any skill can be considered an art, (4)______ if you exercise a little (5)______ and creativity in the process.

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 1.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. creativity.

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

  1. creativity- the ability to make or produce new things using skill or imagination.
  2. emotion- a strong feeling such as love, anger, fear, etc.
  3. destruction- the action of destroying something.
  4. intoxication- an unhealthy state that is or is like a poisoning carbon monoxide.

The statement is talking about "Creating something" hence, "Creativity" will be the correct choice here.