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Day 162: 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: 19 Sep 2024 S2

    In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Recently, the (1)________ of heart-attacks in young Indians (2)________ increased tremendously. Doctors are surprised to note that young men and women with seemingly healthy lifestyle are suffering deadly heart attacks. (3)________ diet and exercise play a (4)________ role in a person’s overall wellbeing, mental health is also a valuable factor. The (5)________ urban lifestyle is causing anxiety and depression in young Indians which may be a major factor behind the increased numbers.
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    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

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    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

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    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

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    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

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    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

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  2. Question 2

    Fill in the Blanks. Asked once: 25 Jul 2023 S4

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    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Stories of dolphins’ saving human lives ________ throughout history.

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  3. Question 3

    Grammar. Asked once: 21 Sep 2025 S2

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    Choose the correct comparison structure: Few solutions were _____ promising as this one.

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  4. Question 4

    Idioms and Phrases. Asked once: 21 Sep 2025 S3

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    Choose the correct meaning of idiom: Throw one’s hat into the ring

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  5. Question 5 (case study, 5 parts)

    Reading Comprehension. Asked once: 13 Sep 2025 S3

    Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage: India’s COVID-19 vaccination campaign, while monumental in scale and intent, was fraught with complex logistical, social, and political challenges. As the world’s second-most populous country, India faced the daunting task of inoculating over a billion people amid fluctuating supply chains, vaccine hesitancy, and infrastructural disparities. The initial rollout was hampered by inequitable distribution, with urban centers receiving a disproportionately higher number of doses compared to rural hinterlands. This imbalance stemmed not only from administrative centralization but also from the lack of cold-chain infrastructure in remote regions, where power outages and storage limitations rendered vaccine transport perilous. Simultaneously, vaccine skepticism—fueled by misinformation on social media and cultural misconceptions—undermined public trust. Rumors suggesting adverse effects or population control agendas percolated across digital platforms, particularly in vernacular languages, exacerbating resistance among vulnerable populations. While the introduction of CoWIN, a digital registration platform, was a significant innovation, it inadvertently marginalized large segments of the population unfamiliar with smartphones or digital literacy. The digital divide thus intersected with public health, reinforcing pre-existing socioeconomic inequalities. Despite these obstacles, India managed to recalibrate its strategy. The decentralization of vaccine procurement to states, the engagement of local influencers and religious leaders, and the use of mobile vaccination units gradually improved outreach. Furthermore, indigenous vaccine production—particularly Covishield and Covaxin—allowed India to reduce dependence on global supply chains and even undertake vaccine diplomacy under the “Vaccine Maitri” initiative. The COVID vaccination drive in India stands as a testament to the nation’s capacity for mass mobilization under crisis. Yet, it also reveals the critical interplay between public trust, infrastructural resilience, and inclusive policy design—elements essential for future public health interventions in a digitally stratified society.
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    What was a significant unintended consequence of the CoWIN platform?

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    Why was vaccine distribution initially skewed in India?

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    What strategy was used to counter misinformation and hesitancy?

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    Which phrase best summarizes the core theme of the passage?

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    What is the author's tone toward India’s vaccine campaign?

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