SSC CHSL 2024 PYQ — Question 40

SSC CHSL - 02 July 2024 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q40

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

Cities are the great havens for knowledge, culture, and social life. Vibrant cultures are found in cities because it takes a 1.________ population to support museums, concert halls, sports teams, and night-life districts. Cities also offer rich social opportunities. People in rural areas enjoy only limited social opportunities because 2.________ the small local population. City dwellers can choose their friends and mates from among a large number of people of 3.________ interests and inclinations. We are not likely to abandon the city as a 4.________ institution, but we need to make sure that our transport arrangements do not 5.________ the 'city's' other functions.

 

Which of the following states is the best-governed state in the large states category as per the Public Affairs Index, 2020, which was released by the Public Affairs Centre, a non-profit organisation? 

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Kerala.

  1. According to the Public Affairs Index 2020, released by the Public Affairs Centre, Kerala is recognized as the best-governed state in the large states category.
  2. This ranking highlights Kerala's effective governance, social welfare initiatives, and overall quality of life, reflecting its commitment to development and citizen well-being.