SSC CGL - 26 Sep 2024 - Shift 2

Tier 1 • 26 September 2024 • 100 questions

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Question 1 / 100

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Social media companies (1)______ claim that they promote democracy and are dedicated to the empowerment of ordinary individuals. The assertion (2)______ entirely unfounded. Recent history shows how (3)______ citizens have been mobilised against totalitarian regimes on social networking sites. Starting from MeToo to Black Lives Matter, digital networks (4)______ indispensable in bringing together critical voices against social and political (5)______ .

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

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

The term "injustice" means the lack of fairness or equity in the treatment of people. It refers to situations where individuals or groups are treated unfairly, denied rights, or subjected to harm, oppression, or discrimination.

The blank is filled with "injustice" because it aligns with the context of the sentence. Movements like #MeToo and Black Lives Matter aim to challenge and address various forms of social and political injustice, such as discrimination and inequality.

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