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SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 2

SSC CGL - 25 July 2023 - Shift 3 • English • Q2

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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.
The modern world (1) ________ around technology. It has advanced dramatically in the beyond twenty years and presently, we can't envision a world without PCs and cell phones. The last century saw fast progressions in innovation and science which were unfathomable previously. The internet is perhaps the most significant of these. Today, it is no longer a science fiction concept to communicate with people anywhere in the world. While smart phones keep us constantly connected to the virtual world, wireless internet has eliminated the need to use a physical wire to connect with this world. Today, we rely on the internet to pay our bills, book tickets, travel and conduct banking transactions. Li-Fi, a new technology that
uses light signals to (2) ________ data and reduces external interference, is currently in development. On the other hand, such rapid progress comes with some (3) ________ . Another sort of wrongdoing, known as digital wrongdoing, is the greatest danger to security today. WannaCry was one of the biggest recent cyberattacks. It infected more than 230,000 computers in over 150 countries and threatened to erase valuable data unless ransom payments were made. Personal and (4) ________ data continue to be stolen frequently, and our country's cyber security is still lacking. It's also possible to say that people miss out on important experiences in the real world because they spend so much time in the virtual world. The distinction between the real and online worlds sometimes appears to blur, especially as social media grows in popularity. For instance, the internet was said to have become so addictive in China that programs were established to help people get off of it. However, technology's benefits (5)________ its drawbacks. It all comes down to what we do with it. One thing to keep in mind is that technology can serve us well but not completely.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

  • The sentence discusses the rapid progress in technology and its associated challenges or negative aspects. The phrase "such rapid progress comes with some" is looking for a term that describes these negative aspects or disadvantages.

  • "Drawbacks" specifically refers to disadvantages or negative features of something. In the context of technological advancements, "drawbacks" describe the potential problems or negative consequences during progress.

  • In the context of the sentence, it correctly highlights the negative side or issues associated with rapid technological progress.

  • The other option means:

    • "Snag" and "hitch" refer to minor problems or obstacles, which might be too narrow or less formal for discussing broader issues.
    • "Liabilities" generally refers to legal or financial responsibilities and doesn’t fit well with the context of technological progress. It implies a formal responsibility rather than a general disadvantage or negative aspect.

Therefore, "drawbacks" is the most appropriate choice because it clearly and accurately conveys the negative aspects or disadvantages resulting from rapid technological advancement.