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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 90

SSC MTS - 14/11/2024 - (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • English • Q90

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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.

Our (1)_____ revolve around our work. For the most part, males have to labour with their hands in order to (2)_____ themselves. But everyone needs to work in some (3)_____. It provides honour and credit to us. Nothing in life can be accomplished without it. Man is great only because of his labours. (4)________ comes from work. The secret to success is this. Nobody can advance without labour. It truly is the (5)_______ idea of existence. Without it, life is even less meaningful.

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

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

Context: Here, the passage is talking about work being essential for human life.
So, the word must mean basic, essential, or core.

Meaning of the words:

  • Uproar: a noisy disturbance or confusion; doesn’t fit the context.

  • Secondary: something of lesser importance; opposite meaning.

  • Fundamental: forming the base or core; essential or most important.

  • Demean: to lower in dignity or respect; completely unrelated.

Correct word: Fundamental

Reason: The idea expressed is that labour (work) is the foundation of life, so “fundamental idea of existence” perfectly conveys that thought.

Final Sentence: It truly is the fundamental idea of existence.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.