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SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 24

SSC CGL - 18 Sep 2024 - Shift 3 • English • Q24

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n the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

According to a poll conducted in 2018–19 by an online internship and training platform, (1)__________ number of businesses actively (2)__________ intern profiles has increased over the previous five years. This study demonstrates that India received 80% more internship applications in 2018, with 2.2 million applications (3)________ 1.27 million in 2017. The rise was influenced (4)__________ part by an increase in the number of industries seeking fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to improve (5)__________ on existing projects. Obtaining an internship prior to entering the job market, which was once viewed as a Western concept, is quickly gaining steam in Indian workplaces.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

Context: The phrase talks about the cause of a rise in applications — and is attributing it partially to a reason.

Analysis of the Given Options:

On – Doesn't collocate with 'part' in this context.
To – Incorrect construction with 'influenced.'
Up – Grammatically wrong here.
In – Correct collocation: “in part by…”

Correct Word: in

Reason: The standard phrase is “in part by…” when describing partial causes or contributions.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.