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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 88

SSC MTS - 22/10/2024 - (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • 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.

Education is fundamental for achieving full human potential, developing an equitable and (1)__________ society, and promoting national development. Providing universal (2)__________ quality education is the key to India’s continued ascent, and leadership on the global stage in terms of economic growth, social justice and equality, scientific advancement, national integration, and cultural preservation. Universal high-quality education is the best way (3)__________ for developing and maximising our country's rich talents and resources for the good (4)__________ the individual, the society, the country and the world. India (5)___________ the highest population of young people in the world over the next decade, and our ability to provide high-quality educational opportunities to them will determine the future of our country.

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. forward.

Context: The sentence states: “Universal high-quality education is the best way (3) ________ for developing and maximising our country's rich talents and resources…”
Here, the blank should indicate a direction or method. The phrase “the best way forward” is a common and idiomatic expression meaning the best path or approach.

Meaning of the words:

  • forward – used idiomatically in “the best way forward,” meaning the right approach to progress.

  • output – refers to production or result, does not fit the phrase “the best way output.”

  • outcome – means result, but “the best way outcome” is grammatically incorrect.

  • result – also incorrect, as “the best way result” makes no sense.

Correct word: forward

Final Sentence: Universal high-quality education is the best way forward for developing and maximising our country's rich talents and resources.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.