SSC CPO 2023 PYQ — Question 151

SSC CPO Tier II - 2 May 2023 - Shift 2 • English • Q151

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 Ph.D degree is the most (1)_________ degree of any university. The quality of a Ph.D is of utmost importance as it brings prestige and (2)_________ towards creating an ambiance of innovation through research. It provides a platform for innovative thinking along with higher (3)_________ qualification. (4)_________, the university maintains the quality at a very high level. The programme (5)_________ that it is not an end in itself, but a means for a fruitful research career.

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. important.

  • "Attractive" and "Fashionable" does not fit the context.
  • Also, a degree cannot be "Intelligent".
  • Thus, "Important" is the correct word to fill in the blank.
  • It means Ph.D degree holds utmost importance among all the university degrees.