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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 89

SSC MTS - 17/10/2024 - (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM) • English • Q89

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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.

Newspapers are like mirrors (1)___________ the diverse facets of society, capturing the voices, stories, and events that define our shared human experience. They serve as a forum (2)___________ dialogue, debate, and discussion, amplifying voices from all walks of life and fostering (3)___________ sense of community. Beyond reporting news, newspapers also celebrate achievements, highlight cultural (4)___________, and showcase human resilience in the face of adversity. They are archives of history, chronicling the triumphs and trials of generations, and serving as a reminder of how far we have come and how much further we can go. In an age of digital transformation, newspapers continue to (5)___________, adapting to new mediums while upholding the core values of journalism: accuracy, integrity, and accountability.

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. richness.

Context: The sentence talks about newspapers highlighting cultural aspects. The blank must refer to the quality or richness of culture.

Meaning of the words:

  •  richness – the quality of being rich, full, or abundant
  • richer – comparative form of rich
  • richest – superlative form of rich
  • richly – adverb, means in a rich manner

Correct word: richness

Reason: The sentence describes the abundance and variety of cultural elements. Hence, the noun richness fits correctly. Other options do not match grammatically or contextually.

Final Sentence: Beyond reporting news, newspapers also celebrate achievements, highlight cultural richness, and showcase human resilience in the face of adversity.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.