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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 18

SSC CGL - 4th March 2020 Shift 2 • English • Q18

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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.

Discipline is doing any work with rules and regulations. It is (1)____________ misunderstood as a restriction to freedom but it makes our life organized. Discipline is a (2)___________ for students and people in different professions. A disciplined person always (3)___________ in each and every field of life. Disciplined people (4)___________ a disciplined society and a powerful nation. Discipline should not be (5)___________ upon the people, rather it should come from within.

Select the most appropriate option for blank number (2)

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. virtue.

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

  1. virtue- behaviour that shows high moral standards.
  2. disadvantage- something that may make you less successful than other people.
  3. curse- a word used for expressing anger; a swear word.
  4. dream- a series of events or pictures which happen in your mind while you are asleep.

In the given statement, it is trying to show the positivity of "Discipline" hence, we need to use a positive word.

Among the options, we have only one option in a positive tone, hence it will be correct.