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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 2

SSC CGL - 19 April 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q2

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Directions:

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

There is so much (1) ______ and confusion in life today because the goal of human beings is not clear. Each person (2) ______ to fulfil his desires and dreams without (3) ______ the interest of the other. When we have a (4) ______ motive, we lose the sense of the higher objective of attaining happiness. Therefore, there is lot of (5) ______ in our life.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. selfish

  • The paragraph in general talks about how people have become self centered.
  • Amongst all the options given selfish is the correct answer which means 'thinking only about your own needs or wishes and not about other people’s'.

Hence, the correct answer is-

selfish