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SSC CPO 2024 PYQ — Question 45

SSC CPO - 29 June 2024 - Shift 3 • English • Q45

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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. Literature is a reflection of society and often (1)______ insight into the human experience. Through various forms like novels, poems, and plays, literature allows us to (2)______ different emotions and perspectives. It can serve as a (3)______ for social issues, shedding light on topics that need attention. Reading literature not only enhances our language skills but also (4)______ empathy by helping us understand the feelings of characters. In a rapidly changing world, literature (5)______ a timeless portal to diverse worlds and cultures.

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. becomes.

"Becomes" means to begin to be something. Here, literature becomes a timeless portal that opens into diverse worlds and cultures. It conveys how literature transforms into a timeless means of accessing diverse worlds and cultures.

Hence, option 2 i.e. becomes is the correct option.