SSC GD Constable (English) - 18 Feb 2019 Shift 3

18 February 2019 • 100 questions

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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.

The neglect of one half of mankind costs the world a great deal both, in economic and social (1)________ A family (2)________ an educated mother is, in most cases, a poorer family than one in which everyone is educated and can (3)________ a living. A family with an uneducated mother may(4)________ in other ways too, because the mother is (5)________ to help the children in their education.

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

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

unable- unable to do something not having the time, knowledge, skill, etc.
qualified- having passed an exam or having the knowledge, experience, etc. in order to be able to do something.
eligible- having the right to do or have something.
able- to have the ability, power, opportunity, time, etc. to do something.

"Unable" which means "unable to do something not having the time, knowledge, skill, etc." fits the context appropriately.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.

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