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SSC CPO 2024 PYQ — Question 8

SSC CPO - 29 June 2024 Shift 2 • English • Q8

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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.

Childhood is an important phase in a person's life. Children are free from worries, tensions and stresses so they lead a very (1)______ life. This is the only reason they create golden and beautiful memories during this period which are (2)________ in their adulthood. It is the responsibility of parents and guardians to shape the future of a child as he is very (3)________ and can drift in any direction. If they have made any mistakes, we should (4)______ them instead of misbehaving with them. How we have behaved with them will be (5)________ on their minds which will reflect in later stages.

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

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. innocent.

Innocent means someone who doesn't indulge in malpractices and is pure and nice. Children are considered innocent as they aren't aware of any malicious practices and thus it becomes the responsibility of parents and guardians to put them in the right direction. 

Hence, option 2 i.e. innocent is the correct answer.