SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 2

SSC GD Constable (English) - 12 Jan 2023 - Shift 3 (Set 2) • English • Q2

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

An initiative has been (1) ________ in the educational reform sector in form of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). This novel (2) ________ helps students to understand and manage their own emotions. The students (3) ________ and learn in a constructive manner. This concept (4) ________ momentum with the publication of the best seller by Daniel Goleman titled ‘Emotional Intelligence: Why it can matter more than IQ’. It (5) _______ the enhancement of the given competencies: speaking and listening, cooperative skills and problem-solving.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

  • In this context, "gained" indicates that the concept of Social and Emotional Learning gained popularity or became more widely recognized and accepted following the publication of Daniel Goleman's bestseller.