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SSC Selection Post 2023 PYQ — Question 7

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 28 June 2023 - Shift 4 • English • Q7

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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.
Shark Tank has struck a chord with the aspiring, hardworking people who have a (1)__________ and a stake in India's future in a very short period since its (2)__________.What is particularly exciting to observe are the stories from across India (3)__________centrestage to carve out their individuality via entrepreneurial (4)___________. The Sharks have made incredible (5)_________ with new ventures ranging from gadget start-ups to food firms.

 

 

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

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. enthusiasm.

 

Filler Concept: The blank describes the quality or spirit with which people carve out their individuality through entrepreneurship

Grammatical Explanation:

Entrepreneurial enthusiasm means eager interest and excitement in pursuing business ideas, which fits perfectly

Integrity means honesty and strong moral principles, not the right fit here

Collaboration means working together, but the phrase is about carving out individuality

Limitation is negative and does not fit the context of positive entrepreneurial effort

Correction: via entrepreneurial enthusiasm

Final Sentence: What is particularly exciting to observe are the stories from across India taking centrestage to carve out their individuality via entrepreneurial enthusiasm.

Conclusion: The most appropriate option to fill (4) is enthusiasm because it correctly expresses the spirit of entrepreneurial effort.