SSC CHSL 2024 PYQ — Question 19

SSC CHSL - 11 July 2024 - Shift 2 • English • Q19

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

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that rupees with the denominations of 500/- and 1000/- would 1.________ to be the legal tender from the 9th of November, the whole country was stunned. This decision caused a sensation in the whole country. Social media was flooded with messages and information. People started counting the cash they had 2.________ for years legally or illegally. The main objective of this move was to curb black money, corruption and fake money menace. All the people but those who indulged in 3.________ welcomed the move. The whole opposition shook hands against this move under one pretence or the other. They called this decision a 4.________ law and wanted the government to roll it back. Severe criticisms were made to target the decision. The government also carried out 5.________ attacks.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 3.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

Most honest citizens supported demonetization, but those involved in illegal activities like black money hoarding and corruption opposed it. 

"Malpractices" refers to illegal or unethical actions, which fits the context of black money and corruption.

Incorrect options:

Amalgamation – Means merging or combining, which is unrelated.
Indecision – Does not fit the context.
Announcement – Does not logically complete the sentence.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.