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SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 19

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 25 June 2024 - Shift 2 • English • Q19

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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.

L. M. Thapar made important contributions to ASSOCHAM which (1)_________ the interests of trade and commerce in India. He was (2)________ a good life and was known for being charming and polished. He was an avid art collector, with an (3)_________ personal gallery of some of the finest works of art. This suave gentleman with an impeccable English accent and very British persona enjoyed Indian classical vocal music and loved getting a crowd together for a performance. His (4)________ personality, his generosity and his encouragement of young talent is remembered (5)__________ by his friends, family and admirers.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3, i.e., vivacious.

Context: The sentence is:
"This suave gentleman with an impeccable English accent and very British persona enjoyed Indian classical vocal music and loved getting a crowd together for a performance. His (4) ______ personality, his generosity, and his encouragement of young talent are remembered..."

We need a word to describe a positive, energetic, and engaging personality, matching the tone set by "suave," "generosity," and "encouragement".

Meaning of the options:

Hesitant: Unsure or slow, negative, and not suitable.

Workaholic: A person addicted to work, unrelated to personality in a social/artistic context.

Vivacious: Attractively lively and animated – fits perfectly.

Dull: Boring or lifeless – opposite of the intended meaning.

Correct word: Vivacious – aligns with the idea of an energetic, engaging person admired by many.

Final Sentence: His vivacious personality, his generosity, and his encouragement of young talent is remembered...

Hence, the chosen option is correct.