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SSC Stenographer 2022 PYQ — Question 16

SSC Stenographer - 18 Nov 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q16

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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.

Literacy is a very important quality of a population. (1) ________ an informed and educated citizen can make (2) ________ choices and undertake research and development (3) ________. Low levels of literacy are a (4) ________ obstacle for economic improvement. In India, (5) ________ has been a steady improvement in the literacy levels.

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

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. there

In India, (5) there has been a steady improvement in the literacy levels.

  1. Here - Refers to a specific position or place
  2. Their - Refers to someone's belonging
  3. There - Used to focus attention on something like a fact or state something.
  4. It - Used to talk about something specific

Hence, there is the correct answer.