SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 24

SSC CGL - 03 Dec 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q24

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

Education (1)_____ both the teaching and learning of knowledge, proper conduct, and technical competency. It thus (2)____ on the cultivation of skills, trades or professions, as well as mental, moral and aesthetic development. Formal education consists of systematic instruction, teaching and training by (3)____ teachers. This consists of the application of pedagogy and the development of curricula. The right to education is a (4)_____ human right. Educational systems are established to provide education and (5)_______, often for children and the young. 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. training.

The meaning of the given words is:

  • Training: The process of teaching a person a particular skill or behavior, often with the aim of improving their performance or preparing them for a specific job or activity.
  • Dreams: The subconscious experiences, thoughts, and images that occur during sleep, often involving a variety of emotions and sensations.
  • Challenges: Difficulties or obstacles that a person or organization may face when trying to achieve a particular goal or objective.
  • Upbringing: The process of raising and educating a child, including the values, beliefs, and behaviors that are instilled in them by their parents, family, and community.

Thus, the correct sentence is:

Educational systems are established to provide education and training often for children and the young.