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SSC Selection Post 2023 PYQ — Question 20

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 28 June 2023 - Shift 1 • English • Q20

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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.

Children are the future of any country and a country that does not take care of this (1)_________ resource suffers later. A successful nation is that which makes its youth strong enough to lift this (2)_________ responsibility on their shoulders. (3)_________ , this is not the case in our country. Education, which is a necessity, is still a (4)__________ here. Poor people (5) _________ to send their children to school.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. hesitate.

 

Context:
The sentence talks about poor people not being willing or sure about sending their children to school.

Meaning of the word ‘hesitate’:
Hesitate means to pause or be unsure about doing something, often because of fear, worry, or doubt.

Why this word fits best:
Poor people may have many reasons. So they often feel unsure or unwilling, which is what “hesitate” means.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.