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SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 20

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 25 June 2024 - Shift 2 • English • Q20

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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.

L. M. Thapar made important contributions to ASSOCHAM which (1)_________ the interests of trade and commerce in India. He was (2)________ a good life and was known for being charming and polished. He was an avid art collector, with an (3)_________ personal gallery of some of the finest works of art. This suave gentleman with an impeccable English accent and very British persona enjoyed Indian classical vocal music and loved getting a crowd together for a performance. His (4)________ personality, his generosity and his encouragement of young talent is remembered (5)__________ by his friends, family and admirers.

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

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4, i.e., fondly.

Context: The sentence is:
"His vivacious personality, his generosity and his encouragement of young talent is remembered (5) ______ by his friends, family and admirers."

We need an adverb that shows positive emotion and the lasting warmth of memory.

Meaning of the options:

Eventually: Refers to time or something happening in the future – not suitable.

Sometimes: Refers to frequency – doesn’t express emotion.

Never: Negative – opposite of the tone.

Fondly: With affection or warm emotion – best fit for remembering a loved person.

Correct word: Fondly – shows that people remember him with warmth and admiration.

Final Sentence: His vivacious personality, his generosity and his encouragement of young talent is remembered fondly by his friends, family and admirers.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.