SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 5

SSC CHSL - 10 Aug 2023 - Shift 4 • English • Q5

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

Clean India Mission is one of the most ________(1) and popular missions to have taken place in India. This mission includes a reward to a state and a city. This encourages every citizen to keep the surroundings clean. This cleanliness campaign was ________(2) by the Indian government at the national level, ________(3) all the rural towns and urban cities. Its primary objective is to spread awareness and importance of cleanliness. Slogans are written on the banners and pictures are painted in a very attractive manner to evoke the feeling of cleanliness. After that, a major objective was to teach citizens to ________(4) of waste mindfully and to provide basic ________ (5) facilities. For this, wet and dry dustbins are kept by every citizen whether it is home or office.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

Context: We need a word describing the importance and popularity of the Clean India Mission.

Analysis of the given options:

  • Insignificant → unimportant

  • Meaningless → without meaning

  • Significant → important, meaningful

  • Demonstrative → showing feelings

Correct word: Significant

Reason: The mission is important and well-known, so “significant” fits.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.