SSC CGL Preparation – Day 8

Practice Questions: Cloze Test.

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📘 Passage for Questions 1–5:

India is a country with a rich cultural (1) ______. It is known for its (2) ______ in art, music, and literature. However, in recent times, there has been a (3) ______ of traditional values due to western influence. Many believe that while modernization is important, one must not (4) ______ their roots. Efforts should be made to (5) ______ traditional practices while embracing new ideas.

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🔢 Questions 1–5

1.
What should come in blank (1)?
A) heritage
B) atmosphere
C) migration
D) status

✅ Answer: A) heritage
📝 Explanation: “Cultural heritage” is a commonly used phrase. Other options do not fit the context.

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2.
What should come in blank (2)?
A) laziness
B) richness
C) aggression
D) excellence

✅ Answer: D) excellence
📝 Explanation: The sentence refers to India being “known for” something – “excellence” in arts fits logically.

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3.
What should come in blank (3)?
A) transformation
B) revival
C) neglect
D) prosperity

✅ Answer: C) neglect
📝 Explanation: The idea is that traditional values are being ignored — “neglect” is the correct tone.

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4.
What should come in blank (4)?
A) forgive
B) ignore
C) abandon
D) remember

✅ Answer: C) abandon
📝 Explanation: The idea is not to “abandon” cultural roots. Fits grammatically and contextually.

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5.
What should come in blank (5)?
A) eliminate
B) destroy
C) preserve
D) borrow

✅ Answer: C) preserve
📝 Explanation: Preserving traditional practices is in line with the theme of cultural protection.

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📘 Passage for Questions 6–10:

In today’s world, digital literacy has become a (6) ______ skill. Students must not only learn traditional subjects but also be (7) ______ in using technology. The classroom environment is also (8) ______ with tools like smartboards and tablets. Teachers play a major role in helping students (9) ______ these tools effectively. Without proper training, they may (10) ______ the opportunity to enhance learning outcomes.

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🔢 Questions 6–10

6.
What should come in blank (6)?
A) casual
B) voluntary
C) critical
D) rare

✅ Answer: C) critical
📝 Explanation: Digital literacy is essential — “critical” matches the context.

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7.
What should come in blank (7)?
A) unaware
B) comfortable
C) ignorant
D) casual

✅ Answer: B) comfortable
📝 Explanation: Learners need to be “comfortable in using technology” — correct usage and tone.

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8.
What should come in blank (8)?
A) regressing
B) changing
C) enriching
D) boring

✅ Answer: C) enriching
📝 Explanation: Technology is making classrooms more enriching — best contextual fit.

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9.
What should come in blank (9)?
A) misuse
B) break
C) ignore
D) use

✅ Answer: D) use
📝 Explanation: Teachers help students “use these tools effectively.”

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10.
What should come in blank (10)?
A) misuse
B) miss
C) gain
D) teach

✅ Answer: B) miss
📝 Explanation: Without training, they “miss the opportunity” — correct collocation and tone.