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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 180

SSC CGL Tier II - English - 16th Nov 2020 • English • Q180

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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 number.

A no-examination policy would kill the competitive (1)______ among the students. It is (2)______ to encourage healthy competition in today’s (3)______ where all admissions and job (4)______ are based on elimination. Also, (5)______ the total absence of examinations, (6)______ who truly deserve may not get fair (7)______, while those who need to (8)______ may not get the right (9)______. Moreover, examinations help to assess the (10)______ of teaching.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 10.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. effectiveness.

Let's see the meanings of the given words:

  • consequence- something that happens or follows as a result of something else.
  • quality- the standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something.
  • expense- the cost required for something, the money spent on something.
  • effectiveness- the degree to which something is successful in producing the desired result; success.

As per the context of the sentence examinations are a tool to evaluate the usefulness of teaching. In the given question, the noun 'effectiveness' is the correct choice in the given blank.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 4 i.e. effectiveness.