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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 87

SSC MTS - 05/11/2024 - (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM) • English • Q87

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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.

Indian villages showcase the country's rich culture and customs. Most Indians live in villages, (1)_______ agriculture, modest living and close-knit communities are the norms. Villagers wake up to roosters crowing and farm (2)_____ day. Farming is the main employment, and generations labour (3)____ the same land. Traditions, communal events and a slower pace (4)_____ village life from metropolitan life. Villagers' togetherness and shared duty make it part of India's identity, (5)_____ the lack of contemporary conveniences.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

Context: The sentence describes villagers waking up to start their farm work. The blank indicates the duration or extent of the work during the day.

Meaning of the words:

  • all – correct, conveys that villagers work throughout the day

  • before – refers to something happening earlier, not suitable

  • towards – indicates direction or time approaching, incorrect here

  • after – indicates something happening later, not suitable

Correct word: All, because it conveys that villagers work the entire day on the farm.

Final Sentence: Villagers wake up to roosters crowing and farm all day.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.