SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 22

SSC CHSL 2023 - 03 Aug 2023 - Shift 3 • English • Q22

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Daniel talks to people about the right to life. He says, “We have the right to live in freedom and in safety!” but the people do not (1)_______ and they say that the War is a big deal and it is not up to us nor up to the government. The government knows what to do and only the government can decide (2)______ is best. And if the government says that there must be war, then it must be so. Daniel does not accept this and asks if there is a better solution. As all wars end with agreements, can’t we do the agreements without the fighting? Can’t the government solve this (3)_________? Isn’t that the reason we have a government in the first place? He decides to (4)______ to people in his government. He decides to write them and let them know what he thinks. He knows one opinion does not matter much, but he also knows that if everyone in his own country and on the other side would do this, there will (5)________ be no more wars.

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. what.

Certainly! In this context, the sentence discusses the belief of the people that only the government has the authority to make decisions about what is best in matters such as war.

The phrase "what is best" refers to the optimal course of action or decision.

The people seem to trust that the government, being in a position of authority and having access to information and resources, is better equipped to determine the most appropriate course of action in such situations.

The most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2 is: what is best

So the sentence would be: "The government knows what to do and only the government can decide what is best."