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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 90

SSC MTS - 17/10/2024 - (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM) • English • Q90

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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.

Newspapers are like mirrors (1)___________ the diverse facets of society, capturing the voices, stories, and events that define our shared human experience. They serve as a forum (2)___________ dialogue, debate, and discussion, amplifying voices from all walks of life and fostering (3)___________ sense of community. Beyond reporting news, newspapers also celebrate achievements, highlight cultural (4)___________, and showcase human resilience in the face of adversity. They are archives of history, chronicling the triumphs and trials of generations, and serving as a reminder of how far we have come and how much further we can go. In an age of digital transformation, newspapers continue to (5)___________, adapting to new mediums while upholding the core values of journalism: accuracy, integrity, and accountability.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

Context: The sentence talks about newspapers in the age of digital transformation, adapting to new mediums while maintaining core journalistic values. The blank must indicate changing or developing over time.

Meaning of the words:

  • involve – to include or engage
  • dissolve – to disappear or end
  • revolve – to move in a circle
  • evolve – to develop gradually, adapt over time

Correct word: evolve

Reason: Newspapers are adapting and developing in response to new digital mediums. Hence, evolve accurately describes this continuous process. Other options do not fit the context.

Final Sentence: In an age of digital transformation, newspapers continue to evolve, adapting to new mediums while upholding the core values of journalism: accuracy, integrity, and accountability.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.