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SSC CHSL 2021 PYQ — Question 50

SSC CHSL - 12 April 2021 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q50

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Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option
to fill in each blank.
In the 19th century, there was an industrial revolution in Europe. As a result, millions of people
left the (1) ______ and went to work in big factories in cities. Today, it is the reverse. In several
major cities, people have started moving out. Why? They want a cleaner, (2) ______
environment. There are fewer jobs in ‘heavy’ industries like steel and power generation. (3)
______, there are more jobs in service industries like banking, tourism and food delivery.
Besides, modern transport and communications have made it easier for people to (4) ______
to work or even work from home. The result of this revolution in the 21st century will be
‘spread cities’ – cities are growing fast, but (5) ______, away from city centres and people are
choosing to live 40, 50 or 60 kilometres away.

When was the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) established in India?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer in option 4 i.e. 1927.

  • It is the oldest and largest business association in India established in 1927 on the advice of Mahatma Gandhi by Indian businessman Mr. G.D. Birla and Purshottamdas Thakurdas.
  • It comprises thousands of corporations, chambers of commerce, trade associations, and other groups.
  • The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry is a non-governmental trade association and advocacy group based in India.