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SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 2

SSC CPO Tier I - 12th December 2019 - Shift 2 • English • Q2

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Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Unfortunately, the computer has also been responsible for the ______ of fraudulent schemes through which many people are deceived by promises of quick wealth.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

  1. promulgation- the process of spreading beliefs or ideas among a lot of people.
  2. proliferation- a rapid and often excessive spread or increase: nuclear proliferation.
  3. proclamation- A public or official announcement dealing with a matter of great importance.
  4. pretension- the act of trying to appear more important, intelligent, successful, etc. than you really are in order to impress other people.

As the chosen option meaningfully fits the given statement it will be correct.

The correct sentence will be-

Unfortunately, the computer has also been responsible for the proliferation of fraudulent schemes through which many people are deceived by promises of quick wealth.