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Day 167: SSC CGL English

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

  1. Question 1

    Fill in the Blanks. Asked once: 24 Jul 2023 S2

    79
    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Tibet is our __________ country. Its people are called 'Tibetans'.

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  2. Question 2

    Grammar. Asked once: 21 Sep 2025 S1

    97
    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 mentor noted that the fellow had persevered even after his hypotheses were repeatedly falsified.

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  3. Question 3

    Idioms and Phrases. Asked once: 21 Sep 2025 S1

    85
    Choose the correct meaning of idiom: Eat crow

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  4. Question 4 (case study, 5 parts)

    Reading Comprehension. Asked once: 12 Sep 2025 S2

    Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage : The proliferation of social media has fundamentally transformed the democratic landscape, acting both as a catalyst for civic engagement and a conduit for manipulation. Platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, once relegated to the domain of personal expression, now serve as powerful instruments of political discourse, enabling citizens to articulate opinions, mobilize for causes, and scrutinize authority in real-time. At its core, democracy thrives on the free flow of information, and social media ostensibly democratizes this process by dismantling traditional gatekeeping. Political leaders communicate directly with constituents, bypassing editorial filters, while grassroots movements harness virality to amplify marginalized voices. During critical events—be it elections, protests, or legislative debates—social media acts as a digital agora, fostering participatory dialogue that was once confined to town halls or print columns. However, this unprecedented openness is double-edged. The same platforms that disseminate truth can also propagate misinformation, polarize public opinion, and algorithmically reinforce ideological silos. Electoral interference through fake accounts, coordinated trolling, and the spread of disinformation campaigns have threatened electoral integrity in several democracies. Moreover, emotionally charged content, optimized for engagement rather than accuracy, often eclipses nuanced debate, reducing political discourse to a cacophony of outrage. The role of social media in democracy, therefore, is contingent not just on its technological architecture, but on the ethical frameworks governing its use. Regulatory oversight, media literacy, and algorithmic transparency are essential to harness its democratic potential while mitigating its subversive tendencies. In essence, social media is neither inherently virtuous nor inherently corrosive—it is a mirror of societal intent. Whether it becomes a pillar of democratic resilience or a tool of populist distortion depends largely on how it is wielded by citizens, institutions, and platforms alike.
    90
    What primary democratic function does social media serve, as per the paragraph?

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    91
    What makes social media a double-edged tool in democratic societies?

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    92
    According to the paragraph, which element amplifies marginalized voices through social media?

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    93
    What does the author suggest as a critical solution to social media misuse in democracies?

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    94
    In the author's view, what determines whether social media supports or undermines democracy?

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  5. Question 5

    Sentence Rearrangement. Asked once: 13 Sep 2025 S3

    100
    Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. The most prevalent of these is the peer-to-peer (P2P) network, where no single entity controls the entire system. 2. Blockchain technology, at its core, is a distributed ledger that maintains a decentralized record of transactions. 3. This decentralized structure ensures security and transparency by requiring network consensus for any new record to be added. 4. It functions by distributing copies of the ledger across a vast network of computers.

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