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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 10

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2022 - 3 Aug 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q10

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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.

Countries should act to establish mechanisms (1) ______ women’s equal participation and equitable representation at all levels of the political process and public life in each community and society and enabling women to articulate their concerns and needs. Government and organisations should try (2) _______ all practices that discriminate (3) ________ women; assisting women to establish and realise their rights, including those that relate to reproductive and sexual health. Adopting appropriate measures to improve women’s ability to earn income beyond traditional occupations, achieve economic self-reliance and ensure women’s equal access to the labour market and social security systems IS NECESSARY... Also, violence and safety is a major (4) ________ to women in society. Domestic violence, rapes, etc are alarmingly increasing day by day. More so, because women are afraid to speak up. Similarly, the women who do the same work get paid less than their male counterparts. It is (5) ________ unfair and sexist to pay someone less for the same work because of their gender. Thus, we see how women’s empowerment is the need of the hour.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4, i.e. for.

Context: The sentence is talking about establishing mechanisms that support women’s equal participation in politics and public life. So we need a preposition that fits with “mechanisms ___ women’s equal participation”.

Meaning of the options:

  • About – related to a topic, not suitable here.

  • From – shows origin, not suitable in this context.

  • On – used for topics or surfaces, does not fit here.

  • For – shows purpose or benefit, which is appropriate here.

Correct word: For

Reason: The correct preposition is for, because the sentence is about creating systems or policies for the benefit of women to ensure their equal participation.
For example:

  • The government launched schemes for women’s education.

Final Sentence: Countries should act to establish mechanisms for women’s equal participation and equitable representation...

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.