SSC CPO 2023 PYQ — Question 7

SSC CPO - 04 Oct 2023 - Shift 3 • English • Q7

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

Discrimination refers to the inequitable or (1)________ treatment of individuals or collectives on the basis of attributes such as ethnicity, sex, age and sexual orientation. Studies have indicated that the perception of discrimination can (2)________ a series of stress-induced alterations in an individual's mental, physiological and behavioural responses. The experience of stress is known to elicit unfavourable emotional reactions, including but not limited to(3)________, despair and resentment. Furthermore, anxiety has been linked to a rise in health-compromising behaviours such as smoking, drinking and (4)________ drug use, while simultaneously causing a (5)________ in health-promoting activities such as quality sleep and vigorous exercise.

 
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

  • The word "illicit" means unlawful or illegal.
  • The word "illicit" is used to unlawful describe drug use.