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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 5

SSC GD Constable (English) - 1 March 2019 Shift 1 • English • Q5

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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.

"Success begins in the mind." This is a wonderful quote to explain the power of having (1)_______ in yourself. Since (2)______ wants success, they all try their best. Sometimes they will (3)_______ failure, but that’s what life is. Ups and downs are a part of it. All you need is to take that failure in your (4)_______ learn from it and never forget it. It doesn't matter how or where you come from, success happens to those who (5)_________ hands with difficulties.

Select the most appropriate option that will fill in the blank number 1.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. faith.

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

  1. doubt- (a feeling of) uncertainty.
  2. disgust- a strong feeling of not liking or approving of something/somebody that you feel is unacceptable.
  3. faith- strong belief (in somebody/something); trust.
  4. discard- to throw something away because it is not useful.

"Faith" which means "strong belief (in somebody/something); trust." fits the context appropriately.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.