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SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 21

SSC CGL - 11 Sep 2024 - Shift 3 • English • Q21

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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.

Now, we have Mr. X as the President of India. It has come as a surprise (1)______ Scheduled Tribes who are (2)______ the most marginalised groups of the country. The Adivasis of India have been (3)______ socially, economically and culturally. Despite various efforts taken by the Government of India, they are still under (4)______ and suffering. Therefore, the (5)______ a leader from a marginalised community or group does not indicate that now the entire community will be uplifted. However, this kind of move may bring certain changes in the status of the Adivasis.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.5

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. elevation of. 

Context: The sentence explains that having a leader from a marginalised group doesn’t automatically mean progress for the whole group.

Meaning of the options:

  1. rejection of – means refusal, not suitable

  2. president of – irrelevant phrase here

  3. exclusion of – means leaving out, opposite meaning

  4. elevation of – means promotion or raising to a higher position

Correct word: elevation of

Reason: 'Elevation of a leader' fits well to describe the promotion of a leader without implying the whole community's upliftment.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.