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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 16

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level 2022 - 16 March 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q16

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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. 1.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

Context: The passage discusses the formal process of transferring Air India to the Tata Group. A "Letter of Intent" refers to a formal document, and the verb must match a past passive construction.

Meaning of the words:
Issued – officially given or sent.
Issue – present tense.
Issues – plural noun or present tense verb.
Issuing – present participle or gerund form.

Correct word: issued

Reason: The phrase “was ____ to the Tata Group” is in passive voice and simple past tense. The correct past participle to use here is “issued.”

Final Sentence: A Letter of Intent (LoI) was issued to the Tata Group confirming the government's willingness...

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.