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SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 48

SSC CPO - 11 Nov 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q48

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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.
The rise and (1)_______ of singers, music videos with lavish production budgets that amass hundreds of millions of views on YouTube, new sensations born virtually (2)______, the overhang of drugs, guns and violence, and the thrill of taste-making can all get (3)______.These are heady days in Punjab’s (4)____ industry and Mohali is where the action is. It is averitable music factory, some 20 songs are written, composed, recorded, and released(5)_______ every day, by some reckoning.

Select the most appropriate word to fill in blank 3.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e., overwhelming.

  • The whole paragraph lists various intense and complex elements related to the music industry.
  • Consequently, the word "overwhelming" is used to convey the idea that these elements can become too intense or overpowering for individuals.
  • Grammatically, "overwhelming" functions as an adjective that accurately describes the impact of the mentioned elements, making the sentence grammatically correct and conveying the intended meaning.

Thus, the most appropriate filler would be overwhelming.