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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 90

SSC MTS - 22/10/2024 - (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • English • Q90

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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.

Education is fundamental for achieving full human potential, developing an equitable and (1)__________ society, and promoting national development. Providing universal (2)__________ quality education is the key to India’s continued ascent, and leadership on the global stage in terms of economic growth, social justice and equality, scientific advancement, national integration, and cultural preservation. Universal high-quality education is the best way (3)__________ for developing and maximising our country's rich talents and resources for the good (4)__________ the individual, the society, the country and the world. India (5)___________ the highest population of young people in the world over the next decade, and our ability to provide high-quality educational opportunities to them will determine the future of our country.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. will have.

Context: The sentence is: “India (5) _________ the highest population of young people in the world over the next decade...”
Here, the passage is talking about the future demographic situation of India, so the correct verb form must indicate future certainty.

Meaning of the options:

  • will have – correct future tense; shows certainty about India’s future population.

  • can has – grammatically incorrect (mismatch of modal + verb).

  • were having – past continuous tense, does not fit with “over the next decade.”

  • might had – grammatically wrong (past form with modal).

Correct word: will have

Final Sentence: India will have the highest population of young people in the world over the next decade, and our ability to provide high-quality educational opportunities to them will determine the future of our country.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.