SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 3

SSC GD Constable (English) - 11 March 2019 Shift 3 • English • Q3

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.

Can you (1)               a world without human beings? Who but humans (2)                have utilized the resources and created a (3)                and cultural environment? The people living in a country are important to (4)                   the economy and the society. They (5)                are the greatest resource.

Select the most appropriate option that will fill in the blank number 3.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

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

  1. social-  connected with society and the way it is organized
  2. communal- shared by a group of people.
  3. general- affecting all or most people, places, things, etc.
  4. familiar- well known to you; often seen or heard and therefore easy to recognize.

"Social" which means "connected with society and the way it is organized" fits the context appropriately.

"Social and cultural" environment will be the correct pair here.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.