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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 188

SSC CGL Tier II - English - 16th Nov 2020 • English • Q188

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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 1.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

Let's look at the meanings of the given words:

  • stamina- the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort.
  • life- the quality that people, animals or plants have when they are not dead.
  • spirit- the quality of courage, energy, and determination or assertiveness.
  • soul- the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being or animal, regarded as immortal.

As per the context of the sentence, a no-examination policy would bring an end to the competitive perseverance among the students.

Thus, the correct word is 'spirit', according to the context of the sentence.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 3 i.e. spirit.