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SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 21

SSC CGL - 23 Sep 2024 - Shift 1 • English • Q21

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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.

Culture is (1)_______, understanding, and protecting, like the cultivation of a garden, not the destruction or eradication of its roots. Understanding the roots and seeds, taking much care and providing instructed nourishment (2)_______ important for good gardening. Culture also is similar; understanding its acquaintance (3)______ literature and art and careful protection are required. Culture is the way of life of a particular society in which a group of people live together in one place. The society’s culture is visible in its literature, arts, social system, language and religion. It is a combination of traditions, customs, institutions, food habits, manners, morals, thoughts, tastes, views and beliefs. Usually, families (4)______ culture to the younger generations. As family system is becoming weak, schools, colleges and universities should take up this responsibility as education should promote potential values of its culture. The role of universities (5)_______ only to issue course completed certificates.

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

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. creating.

Context: Culture is being described as a process similar to gardening, requiring multiple actions.

Analysis of the options:

  • creation – noun; doesn't fit parallel verb structure.
  • to create – infinitive; breaks the flow of gerunds.
  • create – base verb; ungrammatical here.
  • creating – gerund; matches “understanding” and “protecting” in form.

Correct word: creating

Reason: The sentence lists gerund forms (“understanding” and “protecting”), so the word in the blank must also be a gerund to maintain parallel grammatical structure.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.