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SSC Stenographer 2023 PYQ — Question 93

SSC Stenographer - 13 Oct 2023 - Shift 3 • English • Q93

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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.
A stone that is constantly rolling cannot gather moss , while a stone that remains lying in one (1)_____ will gather it after a time. In the same way, a man who is a rolling stone, who is constantly (2)________ his occupations and pursuits, and does not settle (3)_______ long for any particular work, achieves little or no (4)_____ in life. One who is constantly chopping and changing will never become wealthy and get success in life. He will merely be dissipating his energies, and will get nowhere. As the proverb says , ‘He who hunts two hares, loses
(5)________’.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 3.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. down.

  • The phrase "settle down" is commonly used to describe becoming stable or establishing oneself in a particular situation, such as a job or lifestyle.
  • In this context, "settle down" conveys the idea of staying in one place or sticking to one pursuit, which contrasts with the idea of constantly changing occupations.
  • The other options—"upon," "below," and "after"—do not convey this sense of stability or permanence.