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SSC Selection Post 2023 PYQ — Question 9

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 28 June 2023 - Shift 4 • 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.
Shark Tank has struck a chord with the aspiring, hardworking people who have a (1)__________ and a stake in India's future in a very short period since its (2)__________.What is particularly exciting to observe are the stories from across India (3)__________centrestage to carve out their individuality via entrepreneurial (4)___________. The Sharks have made incredible (5)_________ with new ventures ranging from gadget start-ups to food firms.

 

 

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. debut.

Filler Concept: The sentence refers to the point when Shark Tank first appeared or started

Grammatical Explanation:

Debut means the first appearance or introduction of something to the public, which fits perfectly

Birth is more literal and used for living beings, not TV shows

Departure means leaving, which is opposite in meaning

Formation is more suited for organizations or groups, not a show’s first appearance

Correction: since its debut

Final Sentence: Shark Tank has struck a chord with the aspiring, hardworking people who have a vision and a stake in India's future in a very short period since its debut.

Conclusion: The most appropriate option to fill (2) is debut because it accurately describes the show’s first public appearance.