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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 88

SSC MTS - 07/10/2024 - (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM) • English • Q88

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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.
The newspaper is one of the significant signs of (1) ________ civilisation. It is the most popular form of reading in the (2) ________ times because it interests all sorts of people. It is full of political news, sports and commercial news, as well as articles by well-known writers. A newspaper keeps us (3) ______ entertained and informed.
In these days of democracy, public opinion rules everywhere. (4) ________ government can long withstand the pressure of a strong public opinion. It is, therefore, quite clear that the press controls public opinion, and public opinion, in turn, controls the government. Ultimately, the press controls the government. It acts as an interpreter between the government and the people and brings the rulers and the ruled (5) ________.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. both.

Context: The sentence suggests the newspaper performs dual functions — entertaining and informing.

Meaning of the words:
Either: Refers to one of two — not suitable.
Both: Refers to two things together — correct.
Or: Indicates choice — not suitable.
Nor: Negative — doesn't apply.

Correct word: Both

Reason: The newspaper is being described as providing both entertainment and information.

Final Sentence: A newspaper keeps us both entertained and informed.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.