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SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 74

SSC CGL Tier II English - 17/02/2018 • English • Q74

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In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

Violence takes a heavy toll and affects public life ______. High or low, known or unknown, rich or poor, popular or unpopular, no one is safe or secure today. It appears that one can harm anybody at any time and at ______. A mad and sad rat race is on to make money and ______ power at any cost and by any means. The result is that no political party or group can now ______ into claim to total innocence in so far as ______ of violence against innocent person for personal or political gains is concerned. Violent demonstrations, rallies, hartals have become the order of the day.

Violence takes a heavy toll and affects public life ______.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

  1. Adversely means in a way that prevents success or development; harmfully or unfavourably.

  2. Moderately means to a certain extent; quite; fairly.

  3. Relatively means in relation, comparison, or proportion to something else.

  4. Ultimately means finally; in the end.

The given sentence tries to talk about the ill effects of violence. Since the implication is denoted in a negative sense and 'adversely' portrays a similar meaning as well, option 1 becomes the accurate fill for the blank.