Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.9.

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

The child is the father of man. Childhood is a (1)______ of what one is going to be when one (2)______ maturity. The natural instincts of a man are (3)______ in his childhood. Time modifies them but cannot (4)______ them. History contains numerous examples of great men who gave (5)______ of their future when they were children. A child’s mind is (6)______ and flexible. The mould he receives before his clay (7)______ becomes his permanent mark. The values and standards of (8)______ which will determine his life as a man (9)______ in childhood itself. There may be certain (10)______ of course. A bright morning may end in a storm!

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. are developed.

The theme of the passage is the significance of childhood. The right nurturing in childhood will lead to a life of greatness and success.
In the given sentence, since we are talking about childhood, we need to use the verb in the past participle form with an auxiliary verb.
Moreover, we need to use 'are' before the verb for the subject-verb agreement. (subject i.e. values and standards are in plural form)
Therefore, the blank no. (9) will be filled with 'are developed'.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 3 i.e. are developed.

SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 192