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SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 24

SSC CGL - 23 Sep 2024 - Shift 1 • English • Q24

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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.

Culture is (1)_______, understanding, and protecting, like the cultivation of a garden, not the destruction or eradication of its roots. Understanding the roots and seeds, taking much care and providing instructed nourishment (2)_______ important for good gardening. Culture also is similar; understanding its acquaintance (3)______ literature and art and careful protection are required. Culture is the way of life of a particular society in which a group of people live together in one place. The society’s culture is visible in its literature, arts, social system, language and religion. It is a combination of traditions, customs, institutions, food habits, manners, morals, thoughts, tastes, views and beliefs. Usually, families (4)______ culture to the younger generations. As family system is becoming weak, schools, colleges and universities should take up this responsibility as education should promote potential values of its culture. The role of universities (5)_______ only to issue course completed certificates.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

Context: The subject “families” is plural and the action is a habitual practice.

Analysis of the options:

  • transmitting – continuous or gerund; not suitable here.
  • transmitted – past tense; doesn’t match general truth.
  • transmit – base form used with plural subject in simple present.
  • transmits – singular verb; doesn’t agree with plural “families”.

Correct word: transmit

Reason: “Families” is a plural noun, so the verb must be in the base form “transmit” to match plural subject-verb agreement in the simple present tense.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.