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SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 4

SSC CGL - 25 July 2023 - Shift 3 • English • Q4

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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. 1.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. revolves.

  • The passage discusses how central technology has become part of our lives, highlighting various technological advancements and their impact on the modern world.

  • "Revolves" is the correct choice because it conveys that technology is central or crucial to the modern world, much like how the planets revolve around the sun.
  • Using "revolves around" metaphorically suggests that technology is at the core of modern life, similar to how planets revolve around the sun. This metaphor helps illustrate the importance and centrality of technology in our daily lives, making it the best fit for the blank.
  • The other option means:
    • "Rotates" would not be appropriate in this context because it suggests a different movement (spinning in place).
    • "Squares" refers to a geometric shape and doesn't fit the context of describing the relationship between the modern world and technology.
    • "Circles" as a verb would suggest moving around something without necessarily indicating central importance. It's less commonly used in the context needed here and doesn't convey the same meaning as "revolves."

Therefore, "revolves" is the most appropriate choice because it accurately conveys the central role of technology in the modern world, aligning with the overall message of the passage.