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SSC Selection Post 2023 PYQ — Question 9

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level 2023 - 27 June 2023 - Shift 3 • English • Q9

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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.
Bottled water demonstrates how much humans (1)___________ nature, reflecting the
tremendous value they place on it. On the other hand, bottled water indicates
(2)______________ for nature's complexities, displaying the irony that may lead to the mutual annihilation of humanity and the (3)___________. The finest example is the (4)__________ of bottled water, which is the commercialisation of natural resources. Holding bottled water, it is clear to see a gorgeous image of a lake and a small (5)________ of blue and green plastic around its neck.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
 

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. contempt.

 

Context of the sentence:

The sentence is drawing a contrast between two ideas:

  1. Bottled water shows how much humans value nature (positive).

  2. At the same time, it shows something negative about their attitude toward nature’s complexities, which leads to harm.

This contrast suggests a word that conveys disrespect or disregard, making “contempt” the most appropriate.

Meaning of the word "contempt":

  • Contempt means a strong feeling of disrespect or disdain for something.

  • Example: The company’s actions reflected its contempt for environmental laws.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.