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SSC CHSL 2022 PYQ — Question 11

SSC CHSL - 25 May 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q11

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

Yoga is a personal journey for everyone as now most people are turning to it, not for fitness (1) ________, but for the union of both, body and soul. Yoga is an ancient practice that (2) _________ in India. It involves movement, meditation and breathing (3) _________ to promote mental and physical well-being. There are many styles of yoga. A person should (4) __________ a style based on their goals and fitness level. If yoga and pranayam are complemented with other forms of spiritual practice to purify the mental body and other bodies, then a person can achieve rapid spiritual progress in his lifetime. Thus a person can make progress to achieve the purpose of life which is to (5) __________ with God.

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. merge

The meaning of the given words is:

  • Compete: strive to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others.
  • Progress: forward or onward movement towards a destination.
  • Merge: combine or cause to combine to form a single entity.
  • Mark: a small area on a surface having a different colour from its surroundings, typically one caused by damage or dirt.

Thus, the most appropriate filler for the given blank is merge.

The correct sentence is:

Thus a person can make progress to achieve the purpose of life which is to merge with God.