SSC CGL - 16 Aug 2021 - Shift 2

Tier 1 • 16 August 2021 • 100 questions

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Question 1 / 100

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

It is essential to form a link between formal education and skill (1)______. Multidisciplinary and personality enhancement skills are the (2)______ requirements of every sector. Many reforms are being (3)______ in higher education to co-relate academics to the (4)______ of various service sectors. Innovative models can help to (5)______ the varied needs of skilled and unskilled labour.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.5.

 

 

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. meet

  • The tone of the passage is positive. Therefore, we should avoid using any word with a negative essence.
  • Innovative models will definitely lead to the improvement of both skilled and non-skilled labour.
  • We need to use the first and the singular form of the verb to make it grammatically right.

Clearly, meet is the most appropriate filler for the given black.

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