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SSC CPO 2024 PYQ — Question 44

SSC CPO - 28 June 2024 - Shift 2 • English • Q44

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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.

Mowgli is a (1)____________ character from Rudyard Kipling's classic ‘The Jungle Book’. Raised by wolves in the Indian jungle, Mowgli (2)___________ thrilling adventures and forms friendships with various animals, like Bagheera the panther and Baloo the bear. Throughout the story, he (3)____________ the challenges of living among both humans and jungle creatures, all while learning essential life lessons. ‘The Jungle Book’ continues to (4)___________ readers of all ages with its (5)______________ portrayal of Mowgli's remarkable journey of self-discovery and the beauty of the natural world.

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

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. captivate

Captivate is a suitable option.

The sentence describes how The Jungle Book continues to engage readers.

The word "captivate" means to attract and hold the interest and attention of someone, which perfectly describes the effect The Jungle Book has on readers of all ages.

Compared to other options

"Register": It means to record or notice.

 "Magnify": It means to make something appear larger or more significant.

"Manipulate": It means to control on influence someone.