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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 15

SSC CGL - 5th March 2020 Shift 3 • English • Q15

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In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Corruption is one of the (1)__________ problems of our country. It is an act done with (2)__________ to gain some undue advantages, inconsistent with official duty. Government has (3)____________ many schemes for the welfare of the people but corruption seems impossible to be (4)____________ India can become a corruption-free nation only when all the citizens (5)____________ rules and regulations with a strong will power and cooperate whole heartedly.

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

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. follow.

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

  1. break- to separate, or make something separate, into two or more pieces.
  2. follow- to come, go or happen after somebody/something.
  3. disobey- to refuse to do what you are told to do.
  4. reject- to refuse to accept somebody/something.

The statement is talking about "rules and regulations" and "follow rules and regulations" will be a correct phrase here.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.