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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 185

SSC CGL Tier II - English - 16th Nov 2020 • English • Q185

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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 number.

A no-examination policy would kill the competitive (1)______ among the students. It is (2)______ to encourage healthy competition in today’s (3)______ where all admissions and job (4)______ are based on elimination. Also, (5)______ the total absence of examinations, (6)______ who truly deserve may not get fair (7)______, while those who need to (8)______ may not get the right (9)______. Moreover, examinations help to assess the (10)______ of teaching.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. recruitments.

Let's see the meanings of the given words:

  • vocations- a strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation.
  • recruitments- the action of finding new people to join an organization or support a cause.
  • functions- an activity or purpose natural to or intended for a person or thing.
  • occupations- a job or profession.

As per the context of the sentence, all competitive exams, whether admission related or finding suitable people for jobs, are based on elimination. Therefore, the word 'recruitments' is the correct choice for the given blank.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 2 i.e. recruitments.