SSC GD Const 2025 (English) - 06 Feb 2025 - Shift 3

6 February 2025 • 80 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.
Chatbots are computer programs (1)________________ to simulate conversations as if they (2)___________________ another human. For (3)___________________, there were more than ten million Replika users as of 2022. Replika is a chatbot billed as a companion who (4)__________________. It acts like a friend but relationships with the chatbot can become romantic.
In many chatbot applications such as this, there may be no moderation or human checks on inappropriate (5)__________________. So be aware if your child is spending a long time with AI friends.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. cares.

Context: The sentence is: “Replika is a chatbot billed as a companion who (4) _________.”
A companion is expected to show empathy, affection, or support. The blank must reflect a human-like emotional quality.

Meaning of the words:

cares – shows concern or affection; perfectly suits the idea of a companion.
grows – refers to development, but not suitable for describing companionship.
blinks – a physical action, irrelevant to emotional companionship.
negates – means to deny or reject, which is opposite of companionship.

Correct word: cares

Final Sentence: Replika is a chatbot billed as a companion who cares.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.

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