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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 186

SSC CGL Tier II - English - 16th Nov 2020 • English • Q186

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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 number.

A no-examination policy would kill the competitive (1)______ among the students. It is (2)______ to encourage healthy competition in today’s (3)______ where all admissions and job (4)______ are based on elimination. Also, (5)______ the total absence of examinations, (6)______ who truly deserve may not get fair (7)______, while those who need to (8)______ may not get the right (9)______. Moreover, examinations help to assess the (10)______ of teaching.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. times.

Let's see the meanings of the given words:

  • times- the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole.
  • season- a fixed time in the year when a particular sport is played.
  • period- a length or portion of time.
  • term-language used on a particular occasion, a way of expressing oneself.

The term 'in today's times/age' means 'at the present time'. Thus, the correct word is 'times', according to the context of the sentence.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 1 i.e. times.