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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 20

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level 2022 - 16 March 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q20

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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.

Air India's sale to Tata Group was announced on 8 October last year and a Letter of Intent (LoI) was (1) ______ to the Tata Group confirming the government's willingness to sell (2) _______100% stake in the airline. On 25 October, the Centre (3) ______ the share purchase agreement (SPA) for this deal. The Indian government handed (4) ______ Air India to the Tata Group on 27 January, nearly 69 years after it was taken from the conglomerate. (5) ______, Ratan Tata shared his views on Twitter stating 'Welcome Back, Air India'.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation


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

Context: The sentence refers to the emotional response shared by Ratan Tata on Twitter after the long-awaited return of Air India to the Tata Group.

Meaning of the words:
Joyous – full of joy; extremely happy or delighted.
Merry – cheerful or festive, often used for light-hearted situations.
Wonderful – very good, pleasant, or admirable, but lacks emotional depth here.
Lively – full of energy and movement, but doesn’t convey the emotional significance of the moment.

Correct word: Joyous

Reason: The tone of the sentence reflects a heartfelt and emotionally significant moment. “Joyous” best captures the deep happiness and emotional sentiment expressed by Ratan Tata in his welcome message.

Final Sentence: Joyous, Ratan Tata shared his views on Twitter stating 'Welcome Back, Air India'.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.