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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 14

SSC CGL - 7 March 2020 Shift 2 • English • Q14

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In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

There are certain spheres of one's life in which one should go by one's own (1)__________ rather than follow another's counsel. The choice (2)_________ one's subject of study is one such sphere. (3)_________ one is genuinely interested in a subject, one (4)_________ never opt for it. India is already full of (5)___________ pegs in round holes, who are unfit for their roles and are doing more harm than good.

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

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. square.

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

  1. large- greater in size, amount, etc. than usual; big.
  2. circular- round and flat; shaped like a circle.
  3. square- a shape that has four straight sides of the same length and four angles of 90 degrees (right angles).
  4. small- not large in size, number, amount, etc.

"Square pegs in round holes" which means "a person whose character makes them unsuitable for the job or other position they are in" fits the context appropriately.

"Square pegs in round holes" is an idiom.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.