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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 88

SSC MTS - 11/11/2024 - (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM) • English • Q88

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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.

In the contemporary times, sports and games are emerging as one of the brightest careers. It expects to ___1___ at a very high moral plane. It demands honesty and transparency. Sports further demand continuous practice, hard work and ___2___ training. One must understand that sport not only has physical benefits but also ___3___ concentration and inner strength. Not only this, one who plays feels that ____4___ overall personality has undergone a change for better. Besides, social connectivity or networking, games develop ___5___ spirit in players.

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

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. boosts.

Context: The passage highlights the benefits of sports beyond physical activity, emphasizing that sports enhance mental faculties like concentration and inner strength.

Meaning of the words:

  • underlines – means emphasizes, not suitable here.

  • boosts – means increases or strengthens, correct in this context.

  • controls – means restrains or manages, does not fit the context of enhancement.

  • deteriorates – means worsens, opposite of the intended meaning.

Correct word: Boosts, because sports enhance concentration and inner strength.

Final Sentence: One must understand that sport not only has physical benefits but also boosts concentration and inner strength.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.