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SSC CHSL 2024 PYQ — Question 20

SSC CHSL - 11 July 2024 - 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.

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. 2.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

As soon as the demonetization announcement was made, people started checking how much cash they had saved over the years.

"Accumulated" means collected or gathered over time, which fits the context of stored cash.

Incorrect options:

Dispersed – Means scattered, which is opposite of the intended meaning.
Distributed – Implies giving out, which is incorrect here.
Withdrawn – Implies taking money out, which does not fit.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.