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SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 3

SSC CHSL 2023 - 04 Aug 2023 - Shift 2 • English • Q3

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Comprehension:

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Indian culture treats guests as God and serves them and takes care of them as if they are a part and (1)______ of the family itself. Even though we don’t have anything to eat, the guests are never left hungry and are always (2)______ after by the members of the family. Elders and respect for elders is a major component in Indian culture. Elders are the (3)______ force for any family and hence the love and respect for elders comes from (4)______and is not artificial. An individual takes blessings from his elders by touching their feet. Elders drill and (5)______the Indian culture within us as we grow.

Indian culture treats guests as God and serves them and takes care of them as if they are a part and (1)______ of the family itself. Even though we don’t have anything to eat, the guests are never left hungry and are always (2)______ after by the members of the family. Elders and respect for elders is a major component in Indian culture. Elders are the (3)______ force for any family and hence the love and respect for elders comes from (4)______and is not artificial. An individual takes blessings from his elders by touching their feet. Elders drill and (5)______the Indian culture within us as we grow.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 3.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. driving.

In this context, "driving" implies that elders are the leading force or influence within the family.

They are the ones who guide and direct the family's actions and decisions, much like how a driver steers a vehicle.

This emphasizes the significant role that elders play in shaping the family's values, traditions, and overall direction.

The choice of "driving" underscores the idea that elders hold a position of authority and influence within the family unit, which is consistent with the cultural reverence for elders in Indian society.