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SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 5

SSC CHSL 2023 - 04 Aug 2023 - Shift 2 • English • Q5

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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 1.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. parcel.

In this context, the word "parcel" is used metaphorically to suggest inclusion or belonging.

When we say "part and parcel," we mean something that is an essential or inseparable component of something else.

So, the sentence, "Indian culture treats guests as God and serves them and takes care of them as if they are a part and parcel of the family itself," indicates that guests are treated as integral members of the family, emphasizing the depth of hospitality and care extended to them.