Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

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 mother is the best nurse, guide and guardian (1)______ a child can have. It is for (2)______ to make a saint of him or a (3)______. She can cultivate in him either (4)______ courage or abject cowardice. The (5)______ years of a man’s life are spent in the lap of his mother.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. devil.
Context: The sentence shows how a mother influences her child to become a saint or the opposite.

Meaning of the words:
Wicked: evil or morally wrong.
Devil: a symbol or personification of evil.
Spirit: a soul or supernatural being.
Angel: a spiritual being, typically benevolent.
Correct word: Devil

Reason: “Saint” and “devil” are commonly contrasted opposites, showing a moral spectrum.
Final Sentence: It is for her to make a saint of him or a devil.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.

SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 8