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SSC Stenographer 2024 PYQ — Question 92

SSC Stenographer - 10/12/2024 (12:30 PM to 2:30 PM) • English • Q92

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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.
In its basic form, nursing can be seen as a duty, but beyond the (1)_________ operational activities that lay the (2)___________ of our daily work, the profession is all about grace. Helping people is a (3)_________ calling. It is a privilege to serve my fellow human beings. Fifteen years has seen many ups and downs at the workplace, but I have enjoyed (4)____________ the many patients who come into my care, and have prayed for the souls of those who were on the (5)____________ of death.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

The sentence is:
'...but beyond the incessant operational activities that lay the (2)___________ of our daily work...'

The correct word is “foundation”, which means the base or groundwork of something.

It fits naturally with “lay the foundation”, a common phrase used to describe establishing the basis of an activity or process.

Why the other options are incorrect:
Option 2: delicacy – refers to fine food or sensitivity; not relevant here.

Option 3: pleasing – an adjective, not a noun; doesn’t fit grammatically or contextually.

Option 4: placement – doesn’t suit the phrase; “lay the placement” is not idiomatic or meaningful.