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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 86

SSC MTS - 05/11/2024 - (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM) • English • Q86

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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 1.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. where.

Context: The sentence describes Indian villages and their typical characteristics. The blank refers to the place “Indian villages” and connects it to the norms of agriculture, modest living, and close-knit communities.

Meaning of the words:

  • which – refers to a thing or clause, not suitable for a place in this context

  • what – refers to a thing or idea, incorrect here

  • when – refers to time, not suitable

  • where – correct, refers to a place, linking villages to their norms

Correct word: Where, because it correctly refers to the location “Indian villages” and their features.

Final Sentence: Most Indians live in villages, where agriculture, modest living and close-knit communities are the norms.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.