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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 18

SSC CGL - 5th March 2020 Shift 3 • English • Q18

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In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Corruption is one of the (1)__________ problems of our country. It is an act done with (2)__________ to gain some undue advantages, inconsistent with official duty. Government has (3)____________ many schemes for the welfare of the people but corruption seems impossible to be (4)____________ India can become a corruption-free nation only when all the citizens (5)____________ rules and regulations with a strong will power and cooperate whole heartedly.

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. intention.

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

  1. intention- a mental state that represents a commitment to carrying out an action or actions in the future. 
  2. compulsion- the act of forcing somebody to do something or being forced to do something.
  3. intuition- the feeling or understanding that makes you believe or know that something is true without being able to explain why.
  4. passion- a strong feeling or emotion.

"With intention to"- something that you want and plan to do.

The chosen option makes meaningful sense here, hence, it will suit the blank.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.