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SSC Selection Post 2023 PYQ — Question 10

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 28 June 2023 - Shift 4 • English • Q10

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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 1.
 

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. vision.

 

Filler Concept: The blank needs a word describing what aspiring, hardworking people have that relates to their goals for India’s future

Grammatical Explanation:

Vision means an idea or plan for the future, fitting perfectly with “a stake in India's future”

Priority means importance but doesn't fit as what people “have” in this context

Perception is about understanding, not future planning

Consistency is about regularity or reliability, not about dreams or plans

Correction: who have a vision and a stake in India's future

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 (2) _________.

Conclusion: The most appropriate option to fill (1) is vision because it conveys the idea of future planning and ambition.