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Day 138: SSC CGL English

5 questions (13 parts). Try each one first, then open its answer.

  1. Question 1 (case study, 5 parts)

    Cloze Test. Asked once: 21 Sep 2025 S2

    In the given passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage intently and choose the most appropriate option to fill in each blank: Literature, far from being a static repository of aesthetic delight, is a restless medium through which cultures interrogate themselves. The novel, the poem, the play—all are not merely forms but fields wherein ideologies (1) _____, mutate, and sometimes dissolve. To read deeply is to risk disorientation, for every interpretation implies an act of displacement: of authorial intent, of reader expectation, of historical certainty. The literary canon itself is less a monument than a (2) _____—a site of contestation shaped by inclusion, exclusion, and reinvention. A Shakespearean soliloquy may bear universal resonance, yet it also emerges from a matrix of Elizabethan anxieties and power structures. The illusion of timelessness is, more often than not, a function of critical emphasis rather than intrinsic merit. Postcolonial and feminist critiques have challenged this apparent neutrality, foregrounding the voices that were once peripheral. Such interventions have not diminished literature’s prestige but instead (3) _____ its moral and political stakes. Texts once considered apolitical are now read as cultural artifacts entangled in empire, patriarchy, and resistance. In this light, literary criticism becomes an act not of judgment but of (4) _____—an excavation of silences as much as meanings. The reader, then, is not a passive consumer but a co-creator, whose insights must be (5) _____ with humility and historical awareness.
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    What should come in the place of blank number (1)?

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    What should come in the place of blank number (2)?

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    What should come in the place of blank number (3)?

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    What should come in the place of blank number (4)?

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    What should come in the place of blank number (5)?

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  2. Question 2

    Fill in the Blanks. Asked once: 16 Sep 2025 S1

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    Select the correct option: The artifact was notable not merely for its age but also for the ___ with which it was preserved.

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  3. Question 3

    Grammar. Asked once: 24 Sep 2025 S3

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    Fill in the blanks with the appropriate article. While ______ notion of progress remains central to modern discourse, ______ definition of what constitutes true advancement varies significantly across cultures.

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  4. Question 4

    Idioms and Phrases. Asked once: 26 Sep 2025 S1

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    Choose the correct meaning of idiom: In the bud

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  5. Question 5 (case study, 5 parts)

    Reading Comprehension. Asked once: 18 Sep 2025 S3

    Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage : In the tapestry of human civilization, communication functions as the warp thread—a foundational axis around which all societal patterns are woven. Far from being a mere conduit of information, communication embodies the dynamic interplay of perception, cognition, intention, and empathy. The profound necessity of communication arises not solely from the need to disseminate knowledge or coordinate actions, but from the imperative to construct meaning, cultivate understanding, and negotiate the complex terrain of human relationships. Historically, communication has been the catalytic force behind societal transformation—from the oral traditions that preserved mythological cosmologies to the written word that enabled legal systems and codified morality. The printing press, the telegraph, and now digital media are not just technological milestones; they are paradigmatic shifts in the communicative capacity of humankind. Each advancement has not only expanded the velocity and reach of messages but has also redefined the epistemological contours of truth, authority, and discourse. At the interpersonal level, communication is far from unidirectional. It encompasses verbal, non-verbal, and paralinguistic dimensions that function in concert to convey nuance and intention. Eye contact, silence, body posture, and even prosody become carriers of latent meaning—often transcending the spoken word. The failure to decode or acknowledge these layers frequently leads to misapprehension, conflict, or alienation. Thus, effective communication is not merely the transmission of speech, but the art of calibrated expression and attentive reception. In professional and organizational contexts, the strategic deployment of communication is pivotal. It determines leadership efficacy, influences team cohesion, and governs decision-making processes. Hierarchical structures often obfuscate open communication, resulting in informational asymmetries and the erosion of institutional trust. In contrast, transparent, dialogic, and inclusive communication frameworks nurture a culture of accountability and innovation. Cultural semiotics also shape communication, embedding within language a constellation of values, assumptions, and power dynamics. What is deemed assertive in one cultural matrix may be interpreted as aggressive in another. Consequently, intercultural communication necessitates a heightened awareness of contextual sensitivity, linguistic pluralism, and implicit biases. In an era marked by algorithmic echo chambers and hyper-mediated realities, the ethical imperative of responsible communication becomes paramount. The virality of misinformation, the commodification of attention, and the erosion of discourse norms threaten the democratic fabric of societies. Hence, communicative competence today must be coupled with critical media literacy, epistemic humility, and ethical discernment. Ultimately, communication is not ancillary to human existence—it is constitutive of it. To communicate is to assert presence, to co-create reality, and to engage in the continuous reconstitution of the social world. In its highest form, communication becomes a moral act: a commitment to understanding, mutuality, and the transcendence of solipsism.
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    Which of the following best encapsulates the primary thesis of the passage?

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    In the context of intercultural communication, what is implied by the phrase “constellation of values”?

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    According to the passage, what role do non-verbal cues primarily serve in interpersonal communication?

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    What does the passage suggest is the consequence of informational asymmetry within hierarchical institutions?

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    The phrase “epistemic humility” in the passage most likely refers to which of the following?

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