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SSC Stenographer 2022 PYQ — Question 19

SSC Stenographer - 18 Nov 2022 - 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.

Literacy is a very important quality of a population. (1) ________ an informed and educated citizen can make (2) ________ choices and undertake research and development (3) ________. Low levels of literacy are a (4) ________ obstacle for economic improvement. In India, (5) ________ has been a steady improvement in the literacy levels.

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. Intelligent

an informed and educated citizen can make (2) intelligent choices and undertake research and development

  1. Best is used for only one thing
  2. Many can be used but the sentence talks about research and development and we need to look at other better options
  3. Intelligent - This word suits best in the blank

Hence, Intelligent is the correct answer.