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SSC CGL - 19 April 2022 - Shift 1

Tier 1 • 19 April 2022 • 100 questions

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Directions:

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

There is so much (1) ______ and confusion in life today because the goal of human beings is not clear. Each person (2) ______ to fulfil his desires and dreams without (3) ______ the interest of the other. When we have a (4) ______ motive, we lose the sense of the higher objective of attaining happiness. Therefore, there is lot of (5) ______ in our life.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. strife

  • The sentence talks about the uneasiness amongst the different groups.
  • The selfishness in the people has created a lot of friction amongst people.
  • Amongst the options the correct answer is 'strife' which means 'fighting among people or groups'.

Hence, the correct answer is-

strife

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