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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 2

SSC GD Constable (English) - 18 Feb 2019 Shift 3 • English • Q2

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

The neglect of one half of mankind costs the world a great deal both, in economic and social (1)________ A family (2)________  an educated mother is, in most cases, a poorer family than one in which everyone is educated and can (3)________  a living. A family with an uneducated mother may(4)________  in other ways too, because the mother is (5)________  to help the children in their education.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 4

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

  1. suffer- to experience something unpleasant, for example pain, sadness, difficulty, etc.
  2. destroy- to damage something so badly that it can no longer be used or no longer exists.
  3. fail- to not be successful in something.
  4. prosper- to develop in a successful way; to be successful, especially with money.

"Reason" which means "to experience something unpleasant, for example pain, sadness, difficulty, etc." fits the context appropriately.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.