SSC CHSL - 08 Aug 2023 - Shift 2

Tier 1 • 8 August 2023 • 100 questions

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

Following in the footsteps of France, Italy has ________(1)________ a new tax to be ________(2)________ on large tech companies, a move that is likely to put more strain on the country's relations with the USA. The Italian parliament has approved a 3% digital tax on some digital revenue of technology companies that make over $831 million in global revenue, including at least $6 million in Italy. The tax ________(3)________ similar to the one France implemented earlier this year, which has attracted ________(4)________ criticism from the USA. According to a report in The Epoch Times, dozens of countries are working on proposals to change corporate tax schemes to ________(5)________ money from tech firms that have users across the world, such as Facebook and Google’s parent company Alphabet.

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

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer  is option 4 i.e. capture.

The sentence talks about tax schemes aimed at ensuring that governments collect revenue from global tech firms.

Capture: To take control or secure something.
Example: Governments are trying to capture more revenue from online businesses.

Why other options are incorrect?

Take: Too generic and does not fit the formal economic context.
Remove: Opposite in meaning (countries are trying to collect money, not remove it).
Seize: Implies forceful action, which is not the case here.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.

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