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SSC Stenographer 2024 Official Paper (Held On: 10 Dec, 2024 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)·English Language and Comprehension
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Question 981

SSC Stenographer 2024• English Language and Comprehension• English Language and Comprehension

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

For most of us who are born and live in India, social inequality and (1)are facts of life. We see (2) on the streets and on railway platforms. We see young children (3)__ as domestic workers, construction helpers, cleaners and helpers in streetside restaurants (dhabas) and tea-shops. We are not (4)____ at the sight of small children, who work as domestic workers in middle class urban homes, carrying the school bags of older children to school. It does not immediately (5)_______ us as unjust that some children are denied schooling.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

  1. AOption (a)

    mobility

  2. BOption (b)

    gatherings

  3. COption (c)

    exclusion

  4. DOption (d)

    harmony 

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

exclusion

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'exclusion'.

 

Key Points

  • The passage discusses social inequality, where certain groups face marginalization and exclusion in society.
  • The appropriate word should indicate the separation or marginalization of certain groups in society, which "exclusion" fits well.
  • "Exclusion" refers to being left out or not being included, which aligns with the context of social inequality and unfair treatment described in the passage.
  • Other options such as "mobility," "gatherings," and "harmony" do not fit the context of social marginalization and inequality.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

 

Additional Information

  • Mobility refers to movement or ability to change positions, which is not relevant in this context of social inequality.
  • Gatherings refers to coming together or assembling, which does not relate to the idea of social exclusion discussed in the passage.
  • Harmony refers to peace or agreement, which contradicts the theme of inequality and exclusion mentioned in the passage.
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Question 982

SSC Stenographer 2024• English Language and Comprehension• English Language and Comprehension

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

For most of us who are born and live in India, social inequality and (1)are facts of life. We see (2) on the streets and on railway platforms. We see young children (3)__ as domestic workers, construction helpers, cleaners and helpers in streetside restaurants (dhabas) and tea-shops. We are not (4)____ at the sight of small children, who work as domestic workers in middle class urban homes, carrying the school bags of older children to school. It does not immediately (5)_______ us as unjust that some children are denied schooling.

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

  1. AOption (a)

    parliaments

  2. BOption (b)

    beggars

  3. COption (c)

    airports

  4. DOption (d)

    vehicles

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

beggars

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'beggars'.

 

Key Points

  • The passage discusses social inequality, and the context suggests people in need are seen in public spaces such as streets and railway platforms.
  • "Beggars" fits well as it refers to people who are in dire need and often seen in public places asking for alms, which aligns with the context of social inequality.
  • Other options like "parliaments," "airports," and "vehicles" do not fit the context of people seen due to social inequality in public places.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

 

Additional Information

  • "Parliaments" refers to a legislative body, which does not fit the context of people visible in public spaces related to social inequality.
  • "Airports" refers to places for air travel, which does not fit the context of social inequality being discussed in the passage.
  • "Vehicles" refers to means of transport, but does not align with the description of people facing social inequality in public spaces.
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Question 983

SSC Stenographer 2024• English Language and Comprehension• English Language and Comprehension

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

For most of us who are born and live in India, social inequality and (1)are facts of life. We see (2) on the streets and on railway platforms. We see young children (3)__ as domestic workers, construction helpers, cleaners and helpers in streetside restaurants (dhabas) and tea-shops. We are not (4)____ at the sight of small children, who work as domestic workers in middle class urban homes, carrying the school bags of older children to school. It does not immediately (5)_______ us as unjust that some children are denied schooling.

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

  1. AOption (a)

    cheating

  2. BOption (b)

    revolting

  3. COption (c)

    excelling

  4. DOption (d)

    labouring 

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

labouring 

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'labouring'.

 

Key Points

  • The passage discusses the harsh realities faced by children working in various fields.
  • The appropriate verb should describe children performing physical work or tasks, which fits the context of domestic work and other menial jobs.
  • "Labouring" fits well as it refers to engaging in physical work or toil, which aligns with the types of work described in the passage.
  • Other options like "cheating," "revolting," and "excelling" do not match the context of physical work in menial jobs.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

 

Additional Information

  • "Cheating" refers to dishonesty, which does not fit the context of children doing physical labor.
  • "Revolting" refers to something that causes disgust or repulsion, which does not describe the act of working in menial jobs.
  • "Excelling" refers to performing well or succeeding, which contrasts with the context of children doing physical labor out of necessity.
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Question 984

SSC Stenographer 2024• English Language and Comprehension• English Language and Comprehension

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

For most of us who are born and live in India, social inequality and (1)are facts of life. We see (2) on the streets and on railway platforms. We see young children (3)__ as domestic workers, construction helpers, cleaners and helpers in streetside restaurants (dhabas) and tea-shops. We are not (4)____ at the sight of small children, who work as domestic workers in middle class urban homes, carrying the school bags of older children to school. It does not immediately (5)_______ us as unjust that some children are denied schooling.

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

  1. AOption (a)

    surprised 

  2. BOption (b)

    afraid

  3. COption (c)

    envious

  4. DOption (d)

    composed

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

surprised 

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'surprised'.

 

Key Points

  • The passage discusses how social inequality and child labor are normalized in India.
  • The appropriate adjective should reflect how people are not shocked by the sight of child workers.
  • "Surprised" fits well as it indicates that people are not shocked or startled by the sight of child workers, which is the context of the passage.
  • Other options such as "afraid," "envious," and "composed" do not align with the idea of being indifferent to the sight of child workers.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

 

Additional Information

  • "Afraid" (डरा हुआ) suggests fear, which does not fit in the context of the passage describing a lack of reaction to child labor.
  • "Envious" (ईर्ष्यालु) suggests a feeling of jealousy, which is not appropriate for the context of child labor being normalized.
  • "Composed" (शांत) refers to being calm, which does not reflect the emotional response to the sight of child workers in this passage.
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Question 985

SSC Stenographer 2024• English Language and Comprehension• English Language and Comprehension

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

For most of us who are born and live in India, social inequality and (1)are facts of life. We see (2) on the streets and on railway platforms. We see young children (3)__ as domestic workers, construction helpers, cleaners and helpers in streetside restaurants (dhabas) and tea-shops. We are not (4)____ at the sight of small children, who work as domestic workers in middle class urban homes, carrying the school bags of older children to school. It does not immediately (5)_______ us as unjust that some children are denied schooling.

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

  1. AOption (a)

    slap

  2. BOption (b)

    touch

  3. COption (c)

    force

  4. DOption (d)

    strike

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

strike

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'strike'.

 

Key Points

  • The passage discusses social inequality and the injustices faced by children working in various conditions.
  • The appropriate verb should convey the impact or realization that the sight of these children does not immediately evoke a sense of injustice.
  • "Strike" fits well as it means to have a strong impact or realization, which aligns with the idea of the injustice not immediately striking us.
  • Other options such as "slap," "touch," and "force" do not convey the same meaning in this context.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

 

Additional Information

  • "Slap" means a physical strike, which does not convey the intended figurative meaning of an impact or realization.
  • "Touch" refers to physical contact, which does not fit the context of a realization or impact on our conscience.
  • "Force" implies a compulsion, which does not match the context of an immediate realization of injustice.
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Question 986

SSC Stenographer 2024• English Language and Comprehension• English Language and Comprehension

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. 

Research on infections over the past few decades has focused on hospitals, day-care facilities and schools, but (1)_____ attention was paid to the home. Today, the increase of foodborne illness and a (2)_____ need for home health care have focused interest on hygiene and cleanliness in the home. ‘Hygiene’ refers to conditions or practices by which people maintain or promote good health by keeping themselves and their surroundings (3)____. Even in our contemporary society, good hygiene practices continue to be the primary disease-prevention strategy. Hygiene is one of the silent victories of public health. Personal hygiene and household cleanliness practices affect the risk (4)____spreading infectious disease. There are many disease-causing microbes whose transmission can be controlled by proper personal hygiene and household cleaning practices. A framework for developing practical home strategies to manage risk from infections is (5)_____.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1. 

  1. AOption (a)

    little

  2. BOption (b)

    a little

  3. COption (c)

    the little

  4. DOption (d)

    no little

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

little

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'little'.

 

Key Points

  • The passage discusses the lack of attention given to hygiene in the home in the past.
  • The appropriate adjective should imply that the attention given to the home was insufficient, which is best conveyed by "little."
  • "Little" fits best as it conveys a small or insufficient amount of attention, which aligns with the context of the passage.
  • Other options such as "a little," "the little," and "no little" do not fit the intended meaning as precisely as "little."

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

 

Additional Information

  • "A little" suggests a small amount, but it is not the best choice in the context of insufficient attention being paid.
  • "The little" refers to a specific, small amount, which doesn't fit the intended meaning in this passage.
  • "No little" is an awkward phrasing and does not convey the intended sense of insufficient attention.
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Question 987

SSC Stenographer 2024• English Language and Comprehension• English Language and Comprehension

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. 

Research on infections over the past few decades has focused on hospitals, day-care facilities and schools, but (1)_____ attention was paid to the home. Today, the increase of foodborne illness and a (2)_____ need for home health care have focused interest on hygiene and cleanliness in the home. ‘Hygiene’ refers to conditions or practices by which people maintain or promote good health by keeping themselves and their surroundings (3)____. Even in our contemporary society, good hygiene practices continue to be the primary disease-prevention strategy. Hygiene is one of the silent victories of public health. Personal hygiene and household cleanliness practices affect the risk (4)____spreading infectious disease. There are many disease-causing microbes whose transmission can be controlled by proper personal hygiene and household cleaning practices. A framework for developing practical home strategies to manage risk from infections is (5)_____.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2

  1. AOption (a)

    rare

  2. BOption (b)

    declining

  3. COption (c)

    growing

  4. DOption (d)

    decreasing 

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

growing

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'growing'.

 

Key Points

  • The passage discusses the rising importance of hygiene and cleanliness at home due to the increase in foodborne illnesses and the growing need for home health care.
  • The appropriate adjective should reflect an increasing demand or necessity, which fits with the context of rising needs.
  • "Growing" fits well as it refers to something that is expanding or increasing, which aligns with the context of increased demand for home health care.
  • Other options such as "rare," "declining," and "decreasing" suggest the opposite of an increase, which does not match the context of the passage.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

 

Additional Information

  • "Rare" refers to something that is uncommon, which does not align with the growing demand for home health care mentioned in the passage.
  • "Declining" refers to something that is decreasing, which contradicts the idea of an increasing need for home health care.
  • "Decreasing" also suggests a reduction, which does not fit the context of the increasing need for hygiene and cleanliness in the home.
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Question 988

SSC Stenographer 2024• English Language and Comprehension• English Language and Comprehension

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. 

Research on infections over the past few decades has focused on hospitals, day-care facilities and schools, but (1)_____ attention was paid to the home. Today, the increase of foodborne illness and a (2)_____ need for home health care have focused interest on hygiene and cleanliness in the home. ‘Hygiene’ refers to conditions or practices by which people maintain or promote good health by keeping themselves and their surroundings (3)____. Even in our contemporary society, good hygiene practices continue to be the primary disease-prevention strategy. Hygiene is one of the silent victories of public health. Personal hygiene and household cleanliness practices affect the risk (4)____spreading infectious disease. There are many disease-causing microbes whose transmission can be controlled by proper personal hygiene and household cleaning practices. A framework for developing practical home strategies to manage risk from infections is (5)_____.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3. 

  1. AOption (a)

    clear

  2. BOption (b)

    close

  3. COption (c)

    cluttered

  4. DOption (d)

    clean

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

clean

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'clean'.

 

Key Points

  • The passage discusses hygiene practices and the importance of maintaining cleanliness to prevent the spread of infections.
  • The appropriate adjective should describe the state of surroundings or people that contributes to promoting good health and preventing diseases.
  • "Clean" fits well as it directly refers to hygiene and keeping oneself and surroundings free from dirt and germs.
  • Other options like "clear," "close," and "cluttered" do not fit in the context of hygiene and cleanliness related to disease prevention.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

 

Additional Information

  • "Clear" refers to transparency or free from obstruction, which does not align with the context of hygiene practices.
  • "Close" refers to proximity, which does not make sense in the context of maintaining good health through hygiene.
  • "Cluttered" refers to being messy or disorganized, which directly contradicts the concept of cleanliness described in the passage.
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Question 989

SSC Stenographer 2024• English Language and Comprehension• English Language and Comprehension

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. 

Research on infections over the past few decades has focused on hospitals, day-care facilities and schools, but (1)_____ attention was paid to the home. Today, the increase of foodborne illness and a (2)_____ need for home health care have focused interest on hygiene and cleanliness in the home. ‘Hygiene’ refers to conditions or practices by which people maintain or promote good health by keeping themselves and their surroundings (3)____. Even in our contemporary society, good hygiene practices continue to be the primary disease-prevention strategy. Hygiene is one of the silent victories of public health. Personal hygiene and household cleanliness practices affect the risk (4)____spreading infectious disease. There are many disease-causing microbes whose transmission can be controlled by proper personal hygiene and household cleaning practices. A framework for developing practical home strategies to manage risk from infections is (5)_____.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4. 

  1. AOption (a)

    for

  2. BOption (b)

    of

  3. COption (c)

    at

  4. DOption (d)

    about

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

of

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'of'.

 

Key Points

  • The passage discusses hygiene practices and their role in preventing the spread of infectious diseases.
  • The appropriate preposition should indicate the relationship between hygiene practices and the risk of spreading diseases.
  • "Of" fits well as it denotes the relationship between the risk and the spreading of infectious diseases, indicating the risk involved.
  • Other options such as "for," "at," and "about" do not fit in the context of the passage.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

 

Additional Information

  • "For" suggests a purpose, which does not fit the context of the risk of disease spread.
  • "At" implies a location or place, which is not appropriate here.
  • "About" indicates a topic or subject but does not fit with the context of risk.
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Question 990

SSC Stenographer 2024• English Language and Comprehension• English Language and Comprehension

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. 

Research on infections over the past few decades has focused on hospitals, day-care facilities and schools, but (1)_____ attention was paid to the home. Today, the increase of foodborne illness and a (2)_____ need for home health care have focused interest on hygiene and cleanliness in the home. ‘Hygiene’ refers to conditions or practices by which people maintain or promote good health by keeping themselves and their surroundings (3)____. Even in our contemporary society, good hygiene practices continue to be the primary disease-prevention strategy. Hygiene is one of the silent victories of public health. Personal hygiene and household cleanliness practices affect the risk (4)____spreading infectious disease. There are many disease-causing microbes whose transmission can be controlled by proper personal hygiene and household cleaning practices. A framework for developing practical home strategies to manage risk from infections is (5)_____.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

  1. AOption (a)

    ineffective

  2. BOption (b)

    risky

  3. COption (c)

    impossible

  4. DOption (d)

    required

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

required

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'required'.

 

Key Points

  • The passage emphasizes the importance of hygiene and cleanliness in preventing infectious diseases at home.
  • The appropriate word should reflect the necessity of developing strategies to manage the risk of infections, indicating that it is essential to take action.
  • "Required" fits well as it means something is necessary or needed, which aligns with the context of needing a framework to manage infection risks at home.
  • Other options such as "ineffective," "risky," and "impossible" do not convey the need for action in the context of managing infection risks.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

 

Additional Information

  • "Ineffective" means something that does not produce the desired result, which is not suitable for the context of developing strategies to manage infection risks.
  • "Risky" means something that involves risk, which does not fit the context of needing a framework for managing infection risks effectively.
  • "Impossible" means something that cannot be done, which is not in line with the idea that a framework is needed to reduce infection risks.
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Question 991

SSC Stenographer 2024• English Language and Comprehension• English Language and Comprehension

Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. 

Financial literacy is the ability to understand and effectively use financial skills. These financial skills are as simple as budgeting, investing, credit management, and financial management. In other words, financial literacy is the ability to manage money. A strong foundation of these financial skills will help in achieving various life goals like retirement, education, and even going on a vacation.

Financial literacy includes many skills. However, the most popular ones are budgeting, managing expenses, paying off debt, and understanding the risk-return trade-off in investment products. Acquiring these skills would require one to understand the basic financial concepts like time value of money, compound interest, annualised return, and opportunity cost. With an abundance of credit products available in the market, like credit card debt, overdraft facility on debit cards, and EMI, financial literacy becomes important. Understanding debt and having basic financial knowledge will help individuals to use these products responsibly. Financial literacy often teaches individuals how to make major financial decisions. Moreover, it increases financial discipline and financial capability. This will lead to major lifestyle changes like saving and investing regularly, managing debts effectively and fulfilling life goals efficiently. Additionally, financial literacy will ensure one’s financial wellbeing and also protect individuals from financial frauds. 

Lacking the knowledge of these skills leads to financial illiteracy. Financial illiteracy leads to budget mismatch, higher expenses than income, accumulation of debts, poor credit score, being victims to financial frauds, and other negative consequences.

Financial literacy is important because it equips one with the knowledge and skill to manage money effectively. Without financial literacy, the actions and decisions one makes or do not make with respect to savings and investments would lack a strong foundation. Financial literacy helps in understanding financial concepts better and enables one to manage their finances efficiently. Furthermore, it helps in effective money management, making financial decisions, and achieving financial stability. Moreover, financial literacy provides in-depth knowledge of financial education and various strategies that are indispensable for financial growth and success. Also, it enables one to be debt free by adopting the best debt strategies.

Which of the following statement would the author of the above passage agree to?

  1. AOption (a)

    Important life goals and ambitions are not typically related to financial skills.

  2. BOption (b)

    Effective money management skills enable early retirement.

  3. COption (c)

    Financial literacy cannot help in budgeting and paying off the debts. 

  4. DOption (d)

    Financial literacy is important only for those who are materialistic. 

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Effective money management skills enable early retirement.

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'Option 2'.

 

Key Points

  • The passage highlights that financial literacy is essential for achieving life goals such as retirement, education, and even going on a vacation.
  • Option 2 aligns with the passage's idea that financial literacy, including budgeting, investing, and managing debts, leads to financial stability and can help in reaching long-term goals like early retirement.
  • Options 1, 3, and 4 contradict the passage's central message, which emphasizes the importance of financial literacy for everyone, not just the materialistic or those who struggle with managing money.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

 

Additional Information

  • Option 1: Incorrect because financial literacy is explicitly linked to important life goals like retirement and education.
  • Option 3: Incorrect because financial literacy is directly connected to budgeting and debt management.
  • Option 4: Incorrect because the passage does not limit the importance of financial literacy to materialistic individuals.
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Question 992

SSC Stenographer 2024• English Language and Comprehension• English Language and Comprehension

Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. 

Financial literacy is the ability to understand and effectively use financial skills. These financial skills are as simple as budgeting, investing, credit management, and financial management. In other words, financial literacy is the ability to manage money. A strong foundation of these financial skills will help in achieving various life goals like retirement, education, and even going on a vacation.

Financial literacy includes many skills. However, the most popular ones are budgeting, managing expenses, paying off debt, and understanding the risk-return trade-off in investment products. Acquiring these skills would require one to understand the basic financial concepts like time value of money, compound interest, annualised return, and opportunity cost. With an abundance of credit products available in the market, like credit card debt, overdraft facility on debit cards, and EMI, financial literacy becomes important. Understanding debt and having basic financial knowledge will help individuals to use these products responsibly. Financial literacy often teaches individuals how to make major financial decisions. Moreover, it increases financial discipline and financial capability. This will lead to major lifestyle changes like saving and investing regularly, managing debts effectively and fulfilling life goals efficiently. Additionally, financial literacy will ensure one’s financial wellbeing and also protect individuals from financial frauds. 

Lacking the knowledge of these skills leads to financial illiteracy. Financial illiteracy leads to budget mismatch, higher expenses than income, accumulation of debts, poor credit score, being victims to financial frauds, and other negative consequences.

Financial literacy is important because it equips one with the knowledge and skill to manage money effectively. Without financial literacy, the actions and decisions one makes or do not make with respect to savings and investments would lack a strong foundation. Financial literacy helps in understanding financial concepts better and enables one to manage their finances efficiently. Furthermore, it helps in effective money management, making financial decisions, and achieving financial stability. Moreover, financial literacy provides in-depth knowledge of financial education and various strategies that are indispensable for financial growth and success. Also, it enables one to be debt free by adopting the best debt strategies.

Select the most appropriate title for the passage. 

  1. AOption (a)

    Making Financial Decisions

  2. BOption (b)

    Tips for Financial Growth

  3. COption (c)

    Why is Financial Illiteracy Important 

  4. DOption (d)

    The Importance of Financial Literacy

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

The Importance of Financial Literacy

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'Option 4'.

 

Key Points

  • The passage discusses the importance of financial literacy and how it helps individuals make informed financial decisions.
  • The main focus of the passage is on the significance of understanding and applying financial skills for managing money effectively.
  • "The Importance of Financial Literacy" best summarizes the central theme of the passage, as it highlights why financial literacy is crucial for financial well-being.
  • Other options such as "Making Financial Decisions," "Tips for Financial Growth," and "Why is Financial Illiteracy Important" do not capture the essence of the passage as accurately as Option 4.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

 

 

Additional Information

  • Option 1 ("Making Financial Decisions") focuses too much on the act of decision-making rather than the overall concept of financial literacy.
  • Option 2 ("Tips for Financial Growth") implies specific advice rather than emphasizing the foundational importance of financial literacy.
  • Option 3 ("Why is Financial Illiteracy Important") is misleading, as the passage is not focusing on why illiteracy is important but rather why literacy is necessary.
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Question 993

SSC Stenographer 2024• English Language and Comprehension• English Language and Comprehension

Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. 

Financial literacy is the ability to understand and effectively use financial skills. These financial skills are as simple as budgeting, investing, credit management, and financial management. In other words, financial literacy is the ability to manage money. A strong foundation of these financial skills will help in achieving various life goals like retirement, education, and even going on a vacation.

Financial literacy includes many skills. However, the most popular ones are budgeting, managing expenses, paying off debt, and understanding the risk-return trade-off in investment products. Acquiring these skills would require one to understand the basic financial concepts like time value of money, compound interest, annualised return, and opportunity cost. With an abundance of credit products available in the market, like credit card debt, overdraft facility on debit cards, and EMI, financial literacy becomes important. Understanding debt and having basic financial knowledge will help individuals to use these products responsibly. Financial literacy often teaches individuals how to make major financial decisions. Moreover, it increases financial discipline and financial capability. This will lead to major lifestyle changes like saving and investing regularly, managing debts effectively and fulfilling life goals efficiently. Additionally, financial literacy will ensure one’s financial wellbeing and also protect individuals from financial frauds. 

Lacking the knowledge of these skills leads to financial illiteracy. Financial illiteracy leads to budget mismatch, higher expenses than income, accumulation of debts, poor credit score, being victims to financial frauds, and other negative consequences.

Financial literacy is important because it equips one with the knowledge and skill to manage money effectively. Without financial literacy, the actions and decisions one makes or do not make with respect to savings and investments would lack a strong foundation. Financial literacy helps in understanding financial concepts better and enables one to manage their finances efficiently. Furthermore, it helps in effective money management, making financial decisions, and achieving financial stability. Moreover, financial literacy provides in-depth knowledge of financial education and various strategies that are indispensable for financial growth and success. Also, it enables one to be debt free by adopting the best debt strategies.

Identify the tone of the passage.

  1. AOption (a)

    Satirical

  2. BOption (b)

    Informative

  3. COption (c)

    Critical

  4. DOption (d)

    Subjective 

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Informative

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

  • The passage is focused on providing information about financial literacy and its importance.
  • It explains key concepts, the skills needed, and the consequences of financial illiteracy.
  • The tone is informative as it aims to educate the reader about financial literacy.
  • Other tones like "satirical," "critical," or "subjective" do not accurately describe the neutral and explanatory nature of the passage.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Additional Information

  • Satirical: The passage does not contain humor or mockery, so a satirical tone is not applicable.
  • Critical: The passage is not condemning or judging any practice; it is focused on explaining financial literacy, making a critical tone unsuitable.
  • Subjective: The passage doesn't provide personal opinions or feelings but rather presents factual information, so it is not subjective.
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Question 994

SSC Stenographer 2024• English Language and Comprehension• English Language and Comprehension

Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. 

Financial literacy is the ability to understand and effectively use financial skills. These financial skills are as simple as budgeting, investing, credit management, and financial management. In other words, financial literacy is the ability to manage money. A strong foundation of these financial skills will help in achieving various life goals like retirement, education, and even going on a vacation.

Financial literacy includes many skills. However, the most popular ones are budgeting, managing expenses, paying off debt, and understanding the risk-return trade-off in investment products. Acquiring these skills would require one to understand the basic financial concepts like time value of money, compound interest, annualised return, and opportunity cost. With an abundance of credit products available in the market, like credit card debt, overdraft facility on debit cards, and EMI, financial literacy becomes important. Understanding debt and having basic financial knowledge will help individuals to use these products responsibly. Financial literacy often teaches individuals how to make major financial decisions. Moreover, it increases financial discipline and financial capability. This will lead to major lifestyle changes like saving and investing regularly, managing debts effectively and fulfilling life goals efficiently. Additionally, financial literacy will ensure one’s financial wellbeing and also protect individuals from financial frauds. 

Lacking the knowledge of these skills leads to financial illiteracy. Financial illiteracy leads to budget mismatch, higher expenses than income, accumulation of debts, poor credit score, being victims to financial frauds, and other negative consequences.

Financial literacy is important because it equips one with the knowledge and skill to manage money effectively. Without financial literacy, the actions and decisions one makes or do not make with respect to savings and investments would lack a strong foundation. Financial literacy helps in understanding financial concepts better and enables one to manage their finances efficiently. Furthermore, it helps in effective money management, making financial decisions, and achieving financial stability. Moreover, financial literacy provides in-depth knowledge of financial education and various strategies that are indispensable for financial growth and success. Also, it enables one to be debt free by adopting the best debt strategies.

Which of the following is NOT a result of financial illiteracy?

  1. AOption (a)

    Higher expense than income

  2. BOption (b)

    Budget mismatch

  3. COption (c)

    Accumulation of debts

  4. DOption (d)

    Financial discipline

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Financial discipline

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'Option 4'.

 

Key Points

  • The passage discusses the consequences of financial illiteracy, including higher expenses, budget mismatches, and accumulation of debts.
  • "Financial discipline" is described as one of the positive results of financial literacy, not illiteracy.
  • Therefore, financial discipline is not a result of financial illiteracy, making Option 4 the correct answer.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

 

Additional Information

  • "Higher expense than income" and "Budget mismatch" are both results of financial illiteracy, as stated in the passage.
  • "Accumulation of debts" is another negative result mentioned as a consequence of financial illiteracy.
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Question 995

SSC Stenographer 2024• English Language and Comprehension• English Language and Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word with reference to its usage in the passage.

Stability

  1. AOption (a)

    Volatility

  2. BOption (b)

    Inefficacy 

  3. COption (c)

    Steadiness

  4. DOption (d)

    Ambiguity

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Volatility

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is: Option 1 i.e. Volatility.

Key Points

  • The word "Stability" means the state of being stable; firmness in position; resistance to change. (स्थिरता)
  • Example: Political stability is essential for economic growth and development.
  • "Volatility" refers to the tendency to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse. (अस्थिरता)
  • Example: The stock market is known for its volatility, with prices fluctuating wildly.
  • Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'Stability' is 'Volatility'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Volatility.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

  • Inefficacy (अक्षमता): Lack of ability to produce a desired or intended result.
  • Example: The inefficacy of the new policy was evident as it failed to solve the main issues.
  • Steadiness (स्थिरता): The quality of being unchanging or unwavering, as in purpose, love, or loyalty.
  • Example: Her steadiness in the face of adversity was admirable.
  • Ambiguity (अस्पष्टता): The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.
  • Example: The ambiguity in his statement caused confusion among the listeners.
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Question 996

SSC Stenographer 2024• English Language and Comprehension• English Language and Comprehension

Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow

Scarlett O'Hara famously asked her husband, Rhett Butler, “"Where shall I go?" to which he famously replied, "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn." One of the finest movie quotations ever is found toward the end of director Victor Fleming’s 1939 American historical romantic epic film, Gone with the Wind, it's also one of all-time favourite lines from a movie. But in 1930s American society, the term ‘damn’ was a swear word. Due to the word’s offensive nature and consequent prohibition by the 1930 Motion Picture Production Code, sometimes known as the ‘Hays Code’, American film censors insisted on its removal two months prior to the movie’s release. A few weeks before the movie's release, the Motion Picture Association of America board amended the Production Code, which caused the censors to change their minds. 

A word that had originally been offensive became suddenly unoffensive, most likely as a result of the changed sensitivities of American culture that made it possible to update the Motion Picture Production Code. Since then, American perceptions of these issues have advanced significantly. 

What is offensive to society will continue to be offensive unless its sensibilities significantly shift. People’s senses, belief systems, conventions, and practises don’t change suddenly. They develop slowly. Therefore, it is meaningless to inquire as to why something should be offensive to some while not being so to others, or why people aren’t saner and more tolerant when it comes to sensitive and disputed social topics. 

Cinema has a significant impact on its consumers since it is a captivating audio-visual medium of entertainment that teaches information, knowledge, beliefs, values, etc. A film’s effects on people and society can be either beneficial or bad depending on its subject matter and method of presentation. While a movie may be suitable for certain people’s age and sensibilities, it may not be suitable for other people’s age and sensibilities. Not everyone is intended to watch every movie. A controversial movie might also spark societal turmoil or even violence. As a result, every nation requires a formal agency to oversee its cinema ethics and policy. In India, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), sometimes known as the ‘Censor Board’, must certify a movie as appropriate for the purpose before it can be released for public screening. 

Under the Cinematograph Act of 1952, the CBFC, which operates as a statutory agency under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, controls how movies are shown. Its responsibility is to make sure that the nation’s citizens enjoy wholesome enjoyment through cinematic media. The CBFC is required to certify that a movie, in whole or in part, does not jeopardise India’s sovereignty and integrity, jeopardise its security and relations with foreign states, cause public disorder or crime, cause defamation or court contempt, violate social norms and values, offend any group of people or community, etc

Why/how did the word, which had originally been offensive, become unoffensive suddenly?

  1. AOption (a)

    Because of people’s age and norms 

  2. BOption (b)

    Because of the control by the Censor Board 

  3. COption (c)

    Because of changed sensitivity of American culture

  4. DOption (d)

    Because of the conventions 

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Because of changed sensitivity of American culture

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'Option 3'.

 

Key Points

  • The passage explains that the word, which was originally offensive, became unoffensive due to the changed sensitivities of American culture.
  • The change in cultural sensitivities allowed for the amendment of the Motion Picture Production Code, which led to the word being considered unoffensive at the time of the movie's release.
  • Therefore, the most appropriate reason for the word becoming unoffensive is the changed sensitivity of American culture, making Option 3 the correct answer.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

 

Additional Information

  • "Because of people’s age and norms" and "Because of the control by the Censor Board" are not directly related to the change in perception of the word 'damn' mentioned in the passage.
  • "Because of conventions" is also not the direct reason as the passage refers to a shift in cultural sensitivity, not conventions.
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Question 997

SSC Stenographer 2024• English Language and Comprehension• English Language and Comprehension

Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow

Scarlett O'Hara famously asked her husband, Rhett Butler, “"Where shall I go?" to which he famously replied, "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn." One of the finest movie quotations ever is found toward the end of director Victor Fleming’s 1939 American historical romantic epic film, Gone with the Wind, it's also one of all-time favourite lines from a movie. But in 1930s American society, the term ‘damn’ was a swear word. Due to the word’s offensive nature and consequent prohibition by the 1930 Motion Picture Production Code, sometimes known as the ‘Hays Code’, American film censors insisted on its removal two months prior to the movie’s release. A few weeks before the movie's release, the Motion Picture Association of America board amended the Production Code, which caused the censors to change their minds. 

A word that had originally been offensive became suddenly unoffensive, most likely as a result of the changed sensitivities of American culture that made it possible to update the Motion Picture Production Code. Since then, American perceptions of these issues have advanced significantly. 

What is offensive to society will continue to be offensive unless its sensibilities significantly shift. People’s senses, belief systems, conventions, and practises don’t change suddenly. They develop slowly. Therefore, it is meaningless to inquire as to why something should be offensive to some while not being so to others, or why people aren’t saner and more tolerant when it comes to sensitive and disputed social topics. 

Cinema has a significant impact on its consumers since it is a captivating audio-visual medium of entertainment that teaches information, knowledge, beliefs, values, etc. A film’s effects on people and society can be either beneficial or bad depending on its subject matter and method of presentation. While a movie may be suitable for certain people’s age and sensibilities, it may not be suitable for other people’s age and sensibilities. Not everyone is intended to watch every movie. A controversial movie might also spark societal turmoil or even violence. As a result, every nation requires a formal agency to oversee its cinema ethics and policy. In India, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), sometimes known as the ‘Censor Board’, must certify a movie as appropriate for the purpose before it can be released for public screening. 

Under the Cinematograph Act of 1952, the CBFC, which operates as a statutory agency under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, controls how movies are shown. Its responsibility is to make sure that the nation’s citizens enjoy wholesome enjoyment through cinematic media. The CBFC is required to certify that a movie, in whole or in part, does not jeopardise India’s sovereignty and integrity, jeopardise its security and relations with foreign states, cause public disorder or crime, cause defamation or court contempt, violate social norms and values, offend any group of people or community, etc

Why does CBFC have to certify and control the content shown in a movie? 

  1. AOption (a)

    To not jeopardise India’s sovereignty and integrity

  2. BOption (b)

    To jeopardise India’s security 

  3. COption (c)

    To violate social norms

  4. DOption (d)

    To cause public disorder or crime 

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

To not jeopardise India’s sovereignty and integrity

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'Option 1'.

 

Key Points

  • The passage mentions that the CBFC is required to ensure that a movie does not jeopardise India's sovereignty and integrity.
  • This is one of the key responsibilities of the CBFC as outlined in the Cinematograph Act of 1952.
  • Other options, such as causing public disorder, jeopardising security, or violating social norms, are also important but are secondary to safeguarding national sovereignty and integrity in the passage.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

 

Additional Information

  • The CBFC's primary goal is to safeguard the nation's sovereignty and integrity while ensuring that films align with social norms and values.
  • Other concerns, such as security, public disorder, and social norms, are also considered, but safeguarding the nation's integrity is the foremost priority.
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Question 998

SSC Stenographer 2024• English Language and Comprehension• English Language and Comprehension

Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow

Scarlett O'Hara famously asked her husband, Rhett Butler, “"Where shall I go?" to which he famously replied, "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn." One of the finest movie quotations ever is found toward the end of director Victor Fleming’s 1939 American historical romantic epic film, Gone with the Wind, it's also one of all-time favourite lines from a movie. But in 1930s American society, the term ‘damn’ was a swear word. Due to the word’s offensive nature and consequent prohibition by the 1930 Motion Picture Production Code, sometimes known as the ‘Hays Code’, American film censors insisted on its removal two months prior to the movie’s release. A few weeks before the movie's release, the Motion Picture Association of America board amended the Production Code, which caused the censors to change their minds. 

A word that had originally been offensive became suddenly unoffensive, most likely as a result of the changed sensitivities of American culture that made it possible to update the Motion Picture Production Code. Since then, American perceptions of these issues have advanced significantly. 

What is offensive to society will continue to be offensive unless its sensibilities significantly shift. People’s senses, belief systems, conventions, and practises don’t change suddenly. They develop slowly. Therefore, it is meaningless to inquire as to why something should be offensive to some while not being so to others, or why people aren’t saner and more tolerant when it comes to sensitive and disputed social topics. 

Cinema has a significant impact on its consumers since it is a captivating audio-visual medium of entertainment that teaches information, knowledge, beliefs, values, etc. A film’s effects on people and society can be either beneficial or bad depending on its subject matter and method of presentation. While a movie may be suitable for certain people’s age and sensibilities, it may not be suitable for other people’s age and sensibilities. Not everyone is intended to watch every movie. A controversial movie might also spark societal turmoil or even violence. As a result, every nation requires a formal agency to oversee its cinema ethics and policy. In India, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), sometimes known as the ‘Censor Board’, must certify a movie as appropriate for the purpose before it can be released for public screening. 

Under the Cinematograph Act of 1952, the CBFC, which operates as a statutory agency under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, controls how movies are shown. Its responsibility is to make sure that the nation’s citizens enjoy wholesome enjoyment through cinematic media. The CBFC is required to certify that a movie, in whole or in part, does not jeopardise India’s sovereignty and integrity, jeopardise its security and relations with foreign states, cause public disorder or crime, cause defamation or court contempt, violate social norms and values, offend any group of people or community, etc

What is the passage based upon?

  1. AOption (a)

    Action epic film

  2. BOption (b)

    Motion picture production code

  3. COption (c)

    Trending movies

  4. DOption (d)

    Impact of cinema on people's sensibilities

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Impact of cinema on people's sensibilities

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'Option 4'.

 

Key Points

  • The passage discusses the influence of cinema on societal sensibilities, values, and how it can impact people's perceptions and beliefs.
  • It mentions the changing perceptions over time, such as the shift in the acceptability of the word 'damn' in movies, and how cinema can spark societal change.
  • The focus is on the impact cinema has on people's sensibilities, rather than on a specific film, production code, or trending movies.
  • Other options focus on specific aspects like film codes, types of films, or popular movies, which do not capture the broader theme of societal change and cinema's influence on sensibilities.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

 

Additional Information

  • The passage examines the evolving nature of societal values and how cinema can shape, influence, or reflect these values over time.
  • It discusses the changing perceptions about what is offensive and how these shifts affect the acceptance of content in films, particularly through censorship policies.
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Question 999

SSC Stenographer 2024• English Language and Comprehension• English Language and Comprehension

Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow

Scarlett O'Hara famously asked her husband, Rhett Butler, “"Where shall I go?" to which he famously replied, "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn." One of the finest movie quotations ever is found toward the end of director Victor Fleming’s 1939 American historical romantic epic film, Gone with the Wind, it's also one of all-time favourite lines from a movie. But in 1930s American society, the term ‘damn’ was a swear word. Due to the word’s offensive nature and consequent prohibition by the 1930 Motion Picture Production Code, sometimes known as the ‘Hays Code’, American film censors insisted on its removal two months prior to the movie’s release. A few weeks before the movie's release, the Motion Picture Association of America board amended the Production Code, which caused the censors to change their minds. 

A word that had originally been offensive became suddenly unoffensive, most likely as a result of the changed sensitivities of American culture that made it possible to update the Motion Picture Production Code. Since then, American perceptions of these issues have advanced significantly. 

What is offensive to society will continue to be offensive unless its sensibilities significantly shift. People’s senses, belief systems, conventions, and practises don’t change suddenly. They develop slowly. Therefore, it is meaningless to inquire as to why something should be offensive to some while not being so to others, or why people aren’t saner and more tolerant when it comes to sensitive and disputed social topics. 

Cinema has a significant impact on its consumers since it is a captivating audio-visual medium of entertainment that teaches information, knowledge, beliefs, values, etc. A film’s effects on people and society can be either beneficial or bad depending on its subject matter and method of presentation. While a movie may be suitable for certain people’s age and sensibilities, it may not be suitable for other people’s age and sensibilities. Not everyone is intended to watch every movie. A controversial movie might also spark societal turmoil or even violence. As a result, every nation requires a formal agency to oversee its cinema ethics and policy. In India, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), sometimes known as the ‘Censor Board’, must certify a movie as appropriate for the purpose before it can be released for public screening. 

Under the Cinematograph Act of 1952, the CBFC, which operates as a statutory agency under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, controls how movies are shown. Its responsibility is to make sure that the nation’s citizens enjoy wholesome enjoyment through cinematic media. The CBFC is required to certify that a movie, in whole or in part, does not jeopardise India’s sovereignty and integrity, jeopardise its security and relations with foreign states, cause public disorder or crime, cause defamation or court contempt, violate social norms and values, offend any group of people or community, etc

Which of the following words was interpreted as offensive in American Society in the 1930s?

  1. AOption (a)

    Meaningless

  2. BOption (b)

    Disputed

  3. COption (c)

    Code

  4. DOption (d)

    Damn

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Damn

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'Option 4'.

 

Key Points

  • The passage specifically mentions that the word “damn” was considered a swear word in 1930s American society, and it was initially prohibited by the 1930 Motion Picture Production Code.
  • The word "damn" was seen as offensive during that time, which is the basis of the change in movie censorship and the amendment of the Production Code.
  • Other words such as "meaningless," "disputed," and "code" are not mentioned as being offensive in the context of 1930s American society.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

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Question 1000

SSC Stenographer 2024• English Language and Comprehension• English Language and Comprehension

Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow

Scarlett O'Hara famously asked her husband, Rhett Butler, “"Where shall I go?" to which he famously replied, "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn." One of the finest movie quotations ever is found toward the end of director Victor Fleming’s 1939 American historical romantic epic film, Gone with the Wind, it's also one of all-time favourite lines from a movie. But in 1930s American society, the term ‘damn’ was a swear word. Due to the word’s offensive nature and consequent prohibition by the 1930 Motion Picture Production Code, sometimes known as the ‘Hays Code’, American film censors insisted on its removal two months prior to the movie’s release. A few weeks before the movie's release, the Motion Picture Association of America board amended the Production Code, which caused the censors to change their minds. 

A word that had originally been offensive became suddenly unoffensive, most likely as a result of the changed sensitivities of American culture that made it possible to update the Motion Picture Production Code. Since then, American perceptions of these issues have advanced significantly. 

What is offensive to society will continue to be offensive unless its sensibilities significantly shift. People’s senses, belief systems, conventions, and practises don’t change suddenly. They develop slowly. Therefore, it is meaningless to inquire as to why something should be offensive to some while not being so to others, or why people aren’t saner and more tolerant when it comes to sensitive and disputed social topics. 

Cinema has a significant impact on its consumers since it is a captivating audio-visual medium of entertainment that teaches information, knowledge, beliefs, values, etc. A film’s effects on people and society can be either beneficial or bad depending on its subject matter and method of presentation. While a movie may be suitable for certain people’s age and sensibilities, it may not be suitable for other people’s age and sensibilities. Not everyone is intended to watch every movie. A controversial movie might also spark societal turmoil or even violence. As a result, every nation requires a formal agency to oversee its cinema ethics and policy. In India, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), sometimes known as the ‘Censor Board’, must certify a movie as appropriate for the purpose before it can be released for public screening. 

Under the Cinematograph Act of 1952, the CBFC, which operates as a statutory agency under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, controls how movies are shown. Its responsibility is to make sure that the nation’s citizens enjoy wholesome enjoyment through cinematic media. The CBFC is required to certify that a movie, in whole or in part, does not jeopardise India’s sovereignty and integrity, jeopardise its security and relations with foreign states, cause public disorder or crime, cause defamation or court contempt, violate social norms and values, offend any group of people or community, etc

Identify the structure of the passage.

  1. AOption (a)

    Classification

  2. BOption (b)

    Descriptive

  3. COption (c)

    Compare and contrast

  4. DOption (d)

    Sequential 

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Descriptive

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'Descriptive'.

 

Key Points

  • The passage describes the impact of cinema on society, focusing on issues related to offensive content, societal norms, and censorship.
  • It does not compare or contrast different ideas, nor does it follow a sequence of events. Instead, it provides a descriptive explanation of the effects of film censorship and regulation, with examples and background information.
  • Therefore, the passage is best classified as 'Descriptive'.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

How should I prepare for English Comprehension in SSC Stenographer?

Solving previous year questions by topic helps identify recurring concepts, question patterns, and frequently asked sub-topics. Attempt each question, review the step-by-step explanation, and note down key formulas or facts for quick revision before the exam.