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SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 5

SSC CGL - 16 Aug 2021 - Shift 1 • English • Q5

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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 blank.

It is true that the more you study, the more you (1)______ your horizon and hence your point of view undergoes a (2)______. A person with higher education certainly has a better (3)______ and ideas to help in the community and societal (4)______. Ideas that are gathered from such people provide a global (5)______ for the nation as a whole.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. expand

The meaning of the given options is as follows:

  1. expand: become or make larger or more extensive.
  2. convert: change.
  3. exchange: An act of giving one thing and receiving another (especially of the same kind) in return.
  4. narrow: of small width in relation to length.

Clearly, the tone of the passage is positive. This particular sentence talks about how positively more education impacts your horizon of thinking.  

Therefore, the most suited option for the blank will be expand.