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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 9

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 8 Feb 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q9

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

As the education of girls becomes similar (1)______ that of boys, their home life will also become similar. Their present greater (2)______ of domestic affairs will also disappear. After a (3)______ age, boys and girls should have a share in parental occupations and (4)______, but not in excess as it would interfere with their education. Yet, (5)______ of the problems of adult life helps boys and girls understand and appreciate the efforts of their parents.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2, i.e., knowledge.

Filler Concept: This is a vocabulary-based filler where the most contextually appropriate noun must express what girls currently have more of, related to "domestic affairs".
Grammatical Explanation:

The sentence talks about a greater awareness or understanding of domestic matters, not just closeness.

Knowledge refers to understanding or awareness gained through experience or education.

Familiarity implies being acquainted but may lack the depth of understanding implied here.

"Greater knowledge of domestic affairs" is a common and idiomatic expression.

Correction: Their present greater knowledge of domestic affairs will also disappear.
Final Sentence: Their present greater knowledge of domestic affairs will also disappear.
Conclusion: The correct answer is knowledge, as it fits the context and collocates well with "domestic affairs".