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SSC Selection Post 2023 PYQ — Question 6

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 27 June 2023 - Shift 2 • English • Q6

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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.

All drivers are affected by road rage, whether they are directly or indirectly (1)________. Individual coping qualities (2)________ the behaviour of stressful drivers. Instead of being enraged over circumstances beyond their control, drivers (3)_________ learn to be patient. On the road, we must be (4)_________ to control our own emotions. Road raged drivers are also more likely to (5)_________ more traffic offences.

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

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

Context: “Road raged drivers are also more likely to (5)________ more traffic offences.”
Explanation:

incur means to become subject to something unwelcome or unpleasant as a result of one's actions.
Meaning of the options:
incur: bring upon oneself (especially something negative). ✅ (correct)
proceed: to move forward (doesn’t fit).
reflect: to show or mirror (illogical here).
drag: to pull something with effort (unrelated meaning).
Final sentence: Road raged drivers are also more likely to incur more traffic offences.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.