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Day 135: SSC CGL English

5 questions (9 parts). Try each one first, then open its answer.

  1. Question 1

    Fill in the Blanks. Asked once: 16 Sep 2025 S3

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    Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option: Rarely _____ such an overwhelming consensus among critics.

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  2. Question 2

    Grammar. Asked once: 26 Sep 2025 S1

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    A sentence is provided in indirect speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding direct speech. The botanist sighed that the rare orchid had germinated, only to succumb to a latent fungal blight.

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  3. Question 3

    Idioms and Phrases. Asked once: 26 Sep 2025 S2

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    Choose the correct meaning of idiom: Rising to the occasion

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  4. Question 4 (case study, 5 parts)

    Reading Comprehension. Asked once: 19 Sep 2025 S3

    Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage : The discourse on gender roles in modern India occupies a complex intersection between inherited patriarchal structures and evolving socio-political consciousness. While constitutional provisions guarantee equality and the policy framework has increasingly incorporated gender-sensitive measures, deep-seated cultural scripts continue to govern the lived experiences of both women and men across diverse social strata. Contrary to the homogenizing narrative of progress, gender dynamics in India remain highly uneven. Urban centers may exhibit surface-level liberalization in female workforce participation and social autonomy, but these indicators often camouflage the persistent undercurrents of gendered expectations. Women, even when educated and employed, are frequently subjected to the “double burden”—juggling professional obligations with entrenched domestic responsibilities. The idea of the "ideal Indian woman" remains tethered to notions of chastity, compliance, and familial prioritization, subtly reinforced through popular media, matrimonial conventions, and institutional biases. In rural and semi-urban contexts, the scenario becomes even more layered. While grassroots movements and self-help groups have undoubtedly empowered many women economically and politically, the transformation in gender attitudes is far from uniform. Customary practices such as dowry, son-preference, and moral policing continue to restrict female agency. The intersection of gender with caste, class, and religion further complicates this matrix, rendering some women doubly or triply marginalized. For instance, a Dalit woman in a patriarchal village setup not only grapples with gendered subjugation but also caste discrimination and socio-economic precarity. Meanwhile, discussions around masculinity in India have remained relatively under-theorized. The cultural construct of the Indian male continues to valorize dominance, emotional stoicism, and economic provisioning. These norms are not only restrictive for women but also profoundly limiting for men, who face stigmatization when deviating from prescribed masculine roles. The lack of space for emotional vulnerability or non-conformist identity expression among men reveals that patriarchal systems, while privileging one gender, dehumanize both. Education, digital media, and feminist activism have undoubtedly created ruptures in traditional gender narratives. However, the backlash against progressive gender norms—evident in increasing online misogyny, moral vigilantism, and politicization of women’s autonomy—signals that change is not linear. Legislation alone cannot undo centuries of cultural indoctrination; transformation demands a deeper, intergenerational shift in values. To genuinely transcend regressive gender binaries, India must invest not just in policies but in pedagogies—ones that dismantle gender essentialism from early childhood, promote inclusive masculinities, and validate diverse gender expressions. Without such a fundamental reimagining, the rhetoric of equality will continue to outpace reality, and gender roles will remain ensnared in a paradox of progress and persistence.
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    What does the term “double burden” refer to in the context of urban Indian women?

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    What contradiction is highlighted in gender progress in urban India?

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    What does the author suggest about masculinity in Indian society?

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    According to the passage, what complicates gender oppression further for rural women?

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    What long-term solution does the author propose to resolve gender inequality?

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  5. Question 5

    Sentence Rearrangement. Asked once: 24 Sep 2025 S1

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    Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. This, in turn, can increase economic activity and contribute to overall development. 2. The construction of new roads and bridges is a critical component of a nation's infrastructure development. 3. An efficient transportation network reduces travel time and lowers logistical costs for both businesses and consumers. 4. Such projects connect different regions, allowing for the faster movement of goods and people.

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