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SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 25

SSC CGL - 18 Sep 2024 - Shift 3 • English • Q25

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

According to a poll conducted in 2018–19 by an online internship and training platform, (1)__________ number of businesses actively (2)__________ intern profiles has increased over the previous five years. This study demonstrates that India received 80% more internship applications in 2018, with 2.2 million applications (3)________ 1.27 million in 2017. The rise was influenced (4)__________ part by an increase in the number of industries seeking fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to improve (5)__________ on existing projects. Obtaining an internship prior to entering the job market, which was once viewed as a Western concept, is quickly gaining steam in Indian workplaces.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. efficiencies.

Context: Industries are looking to enhance something on existing projects. This implies improving the performance, output, or productivity.

Analysis of the Given Options:

Effecting – Present participle/verb; incorrect grammatically.
Effortless – Adjective; not a goal or outcome.
Efficiencies – Plural noun; correct usage in context.
Efficient – Adjective; grammatically incorrect here.

Correct Word: efficiencies

Reason: Industries are seeking ideas to improve efficiencies — a common collocation meaning to enhance output or performance.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.