SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 1

SSC CGL - 16 Aug 2021 - Shift 1 • English • Q1

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

It is true that the more you study, the more you (1)______ your horizon and hence your point of view undergoes a (2)______. A person with higher education certainly has a better (3)______ and ideas to help in the community and societal (4)______. Ideas that are gathered from such people provide a global (5)______ for the nation as a whole.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. perspective

The meaning of the given options is as follows:

  1. proportion: A part or a share.
  2. posture: The position in which someone holds their body when standing or sitting.
  3. perspective: Outlook or viewpoint.
  4. prejudice: Preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.

Clearly, the sentence is talking about a gathering of people providing a global viewpoint for a nation as a whole.

Therefore, the most suited option for the blank will be perspective.