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SSC Stenographer 2022 PYQ — Question 85

SSC Stenographer - 17 Nov 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q85

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

Sportsmanship can be thought of as a sustaining and reasonably stable attribute orpossession that (1)________ individuals on the basis of how they are expected to behave insporting circumstances. Overall, sportsmanship makes reference to (2)________attributessuch as fair play, self-control, fortitude and perseverance, and (3)________ been associatedwith personal and social concepts such as treating others equitably and receiving fair andequal treatment, (4)________self-control when interacting with others, and showing respectfor both, authority and opposition groups. Additionally, sportsmanship is defined as the way anindividual (5)________ to athletics and all the sports.

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

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e identifies

  • In the context of the sentence, "defines" is the most suitable choice because it suggests that the policy aims to clearly state or specify India's position or identity as a knowledge society.
  • The other options, like "identifies" (recognizes), "modifies" (alters), or "distinguishes" (sets apart), do not convey the intended meaning of clearly specifying or outlining India's role as a knowledge society in the same way that "defines" does.

Hence, te correct option would be  identifies