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SSC CPO 2024 PYQ — Question 44

SSC CPO - 29 June 2024 - Shift 3 • English • Q44

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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. Literature is a reflection of society and often (1)______ insight into the human experience. Through various forms like novels, poems, and plays, literature allows us to (2)______ different emotions and perspectives. It can serve as a (3)______ for social issues, shedding light on topics that need attention. Reading literature not only enhances our language skills but also (4)______ empathy by helping us understand the feelings of characters. In a rapidly changing world, literature (5)______ a timeless portal to diverse worlds and cultures.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

"Cultivates" implies fostering or developing something, much like tending to a garden. Here, it suggests that reading literature nurtures and strengthens our ability to feel and understand empathy. The sentence emphasizes how literature actively helps us build a stronger connection to the emotions of others.

Hence, option 3 i.e. cultivates is the correct option.