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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 87

SSC MTS - 22/10/2024 - (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM) • English • Q87

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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.

In recent years, the central and state governments in India have been taking special steps to __1__ foreign companies to invest in India. Industrial zones, called Special Economic Zones (SEZs), are being __2__. SEZs have world-class facilities, including electricity, water, roads, transport, storage, recreational, and educational facilities. Companies that set up production units in the SEZs do not have to pay taxes for an initial period of five years. The government has also __3__ flexibility in the labour laws to attract foreign investment. In recent years, the government has allowed companies to __4__ many of these provisions. Instead of hiring workers on a regular basis, companies hire workers 'flexibly' for short periods when there is __5__ pressure of work. This is done to reduce the cost of labour for the company. However, some foreign companies are not satisfied, and they are demanding more in labour laws, citing the need for greater operational efficiency.

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

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. set up.

Context: The sentence is: “Industrial zones, called Special Economic Zones (SEZs), are being 2.”
Here, the passage is describing how SEZs are being created and established, so the correct word must show the act of starting or creating.

Meaning of the words:

  • wound up – means to close or finish something; opposite meaning, incorrect.

  • set up – means to establish or create; perfectly fits the context of building SEZs.

  • dismantled – means to take apart; opposite meaning, incorrect.

  • obeyed – means to follow rules; irrelevant here.

Correct word: set up

Final Sentence: Industrial zones, called Special Economic Zones (SEZs), are being set up.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.