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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 19

SSC CGL - 5th March 2020 Shift 3 • English • Q19

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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.

Corruption is one of the (1)__________ problems of our country. It is an act done with (2)__________ to gain some undue advantages, inconsistent with official duty. Government has (3)____________ many schemes for the welfare of the people but corruption seems impossible to be (4)____________ India can become a corruption-free nation only when all the citizens (5)____________ rules and regulations with a strong will power and cooperate whole heartedly.

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

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. major.

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

  1. major- very large, important or serious.
  2. strong- (used about a person) physically powerful; able to lift or carry heavy things.
  3. powerful- having a lot of control or influence over other people.
  4. minor- not very big, serious or important (when compared with others).

The statement is talking about "Problems" hence, "major problems" will make a meaningful pair that will suit the given blank.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.