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SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 5

SSC CGL - 26 Sep 2024 - Shift 2 • English • Q5

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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.
Social media companies (1)______ claim that they promote democracy and are dedicated to the empowerment of ordinary individuals. The assertion (2)______ entirely unfounded. Recent history shows how (3)______ citizens have been mobilised against totalitarian regimes on social networking sites. Starting from MeToo to Black Lives Matter, digital networks (4)______ indispensable in bringing together critical voices against social and political (5)______ .
 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. frequently.

The blank in the sentence is filled with "frequently" because it conveys that social media companies often or repeatedly make claims about promoting democracy and empowering individuals.

The word "frequently" emphasizes the regularity or common occurrence of this behavior.