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SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 5

SSC CHSL - 09 Aug 2023 - Shift 1 • 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. 

Upgrading the higher education sector especially in terms of patents filed and cutting-edge  research output is (1)______ in improving India’s global ranking. Our sustainable (2)______  development depends on human resources. A quality higher education base is essential to reap the full benefits of our demographic dividend. In higher education, the strategies of the 12th plan (3)______ on technical education, distance learning, quality research, infrastructure, faculty, and curriculum content. (4)______ efforts of the government  departments and the private sector are needed to (5)______ the plan’s educational goals. 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4. 

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

"Coordinated" fits because the sentence talks about joint efforts for achieving educational goals.

"Coordinated" means arranged in an organized way to work effectively together.

Meaning of the other options:

Sustained: Continuing for a long period.
Compromised: Weakened or made vulnerable.
Gathered: Collected together.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.