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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 20

SSC CGL - 05 Dec 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q20

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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.
Women won their present status through (1)____ and sacrifices rather than through men's kindness. Women and their supporters have fought, and in some places continue to fight for the same rights as (2)____. Laws were made to replace local customs which denigrated and suppressed women's rights. Women have (3)_____ higher positions in the world at all levels;political, economic and social. But in reality, women still suffer from (4)____ at various levels.For example, women work more and earn less than men. In addition to that, the majority of the world's poor and illiterate are women. The road to real (5)_____ is still long.
 

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. struggle.

The meaning of the given words is:

  • Struggle: A challenging effort to overcome a difficult or adverse situation or to achieve a goal. 
  • Happiness: A feeling of pleasure, contentment, and satisfaction that arises from one's experiences, relationships, or circumstances.
  • Dignity: The quality of being worthy of respect, honor, and esteem. 
  • Joy: A feeling of great happiness, pleasure, or delight that is often expressed through laughter, smiles, or other positive emotions.
  • Thus, the most appropriate filler for the given blank is struggle.

Therefore, the correct sentence is:

Women won their present status through struggle and sacrifices rather than through men's kindness.