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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 86

SSC MTS - 07/10/2024 - (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM) • English • Q86

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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.
The newspaper is one of the significant signs of (1) ________ civilisation. It is the most popular form of reading in the (2) ________ times because it interests all sorts of people. It is full of political news, sports and commercial news, as well as articles by well-known writers. A newspaper keeps us (3) ______ entertained and informed.
In these days of democracy, public opinion rules everywhere. (4) ________ government can long withstand the pressure of a strong public opinion. It is, therefore, quite clear that the press controls public opinion, and public opinion, in turn, controls the government. Ultimately, the press controls the government. It acts as an interpreter between the government and the people and brings the rulers and the ruled (5) ________.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

 

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. modern.

Context: The passage is about the role of the newspaper in society, particularly in shaping democracy and public opinion — features of a modern civilization.

Meaning of the words:
Modern: Relating to the present or recent times.
Prehistoric: Before written history — does not suit a context discussing newspapers.
Monolithic: Large, powerful, and uniform — unrelated to civilization in this context.
Ancient: Belonging to a very distant past — not suitable here.

Correct word: Modern

Reason: The newspaper is a product of modern societal development, not prehistoric or ancient times.

Final Sentence: The newspaper is one of the significant signs of modern civilisation.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.