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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 17

SSC CGL - 9th March 2020 Shift 2 • English • Q17

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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.

In a way, adult education is an educational movement through the medium (1)___________ village schools. In the beginning, the (2)__________ were suspicious. It was hard to persuade (3)__________ to realise that they were really getting something (4)_________ the schools. They were not at all sure that they wanted their (5)__________ to leave their homes.

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

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

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

  1. politicians- a person whose job is in politics, especially one who is a member of parliament or of the government.
  2. villagers- a person who lives in a village.
  3. children- a young boy or girl who is not yet an adult.
  4. officers- one charged with administering or enforcing the law a police officer.

The paragraph is centered around a village hence, "Villagers" will be the correct choice here.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.