SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 5

SSC GD Constable (English) - 24 Jan 2023 - Shift 3 • English • Q5

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 set of relationships between people, (1) __________ their social position and roles, is referred to as society or human society. The people of a region, country, or even the (2) _________ world are referred to as a society. A society, as used in the sense of an organization, is a group of people bound together by functional (3) _________, and may include qualities such as national or cultural identity, social solidarity, language, or hierarchical organization. Patterns of relationships between individuals who (4) __________ a common culture and institutions define human societies. A society, like other organizations or groups, permits its members to fulfill wants or wishes that they could not (5) _________ on their own.

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

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. including.

  • The word "including" is used to introduce items in a list or to mention something as part of a larger group.
  • In this context, it connects the idea of relationships between people with their social position and roles, indicating that these aspects are part of society.