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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 88

SSC MTS - 22/10/2024 - (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM) • English • Q88

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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.

In recent years, the central and state governments in India have been taking special steps to __1__ foreign companies to invest in India. Industrial zones, called Special Economic Zones (SEZs), are being __2__. SEZs have world-class facilities, including electricity, water, roads, transport, storage, recreational, and educational facilities. Companies that set up production units in the SEZs do not have to pay taxes for an initial period of five years. The government has also __3__ flexibility in the labour laws to attract foreign investment. In recent years, the government has allowed companies to __4__ many of these provisions. Instead of hiring workers on a regular basis, companies hire workers 'flexibly' for short periods when there is __5__ pressure of work. This is done to reduce the cost of labour for the company. However, some foreign companies are not satisfied, and they are demanding more in labour laws, citing the need for greater operational efficiency.

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

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

Context: The sentence is: “The government has also 3 flexibility in the labour laws to attract foreign investment.”
Here, the passage talks about the government making labour laws more flexible. The correct word should mean giving permission or enabling flexibility.

Meaning of the words:

  • allowed – means permitted or granted; fits the context correctly.

  • winked – means to blink one eye; irrelevant in this context.

  • suffered – means experienced pain or difficulty; incorrect here.

  • invited – means asked someone to come; does not fit the sentence.

Correct word: allowed

Final Sentence: The government has also allowed flexibility in the labour laws to attract foreign investment.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.