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SSC Selection Post 2023 PYQ — Question 9

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 27 June 2023 - Shift 2 • English • Q9

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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.

All drivers are affected by road rage, whether they are directly or indirectly (1)________. Individual coping qualities (2)________ the behaviour of stressful drivers. Instead of being enraged over circumstances beyond their control, drivers (3)_________ learn to be patient. On the road, we must be (4)_________ to control our own emotions. Road raged drivers are also more likely to (5)_________ more traffic offences.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. influence.

 

Context: “Individual coping qualities (2)________ the behaviour of stressful drivers.”
Explanation:

The subject “Individual coping qualities” needs a verb meaning “affect or shape.”

influence = have an effect on; shape or guide.
Meaning of the options:
influence: affect or change. ✅ (correct)
increase: make greater (doesn’t fit context).
apply: put to use (incorrect here).
multiply: increase in number (illogical here).
Final sentence: Individual coping qualities influence the behaviour of stressful drivers.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.