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

English Language (CHSL) Fill in the blanks

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in
each blank.
The most urgent areas of attention and immediate action are nutrition, health and education of children, whose well-being (1)__________
the health of the society and caring outlook of the polity. Since the causes of malnutrition of children are many, like exploding
population, (2)__________ against the female child, weak and suffering mothers, the remedy calls for ‘care of the mother and care by
mother’,(3)__________, an effective control over population explosion. Ignorance on what food should be taken is another (4)__________
factor that results in malnutrition among women and children. The implementation of various schemes to fight the (5)__________ of
malnutrition and undernourishment of children requires planning, co-ordination and monitoring by high-powered bodies right down to
the village level.

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

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SSC CHSL 31st May 2022 Shift-1

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menace

solace

balance

embrace

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Explanation:

- (1) Well-being: The passage discusses how the well-being of children impacts society and politics, highlighting the importance of children's health.

- (2) Discrimination: This refers to the bias against female children, contributing to malnutrition.

- (3) Population Control: The passage emphasizes controlling population growth to improve children's health outcomes.

- (4) Ignorance: Lack of knowledge about nutrition leads to malnutrition among women and children.

- (5) Menace: This word fits the context as it refers to the threat or problem of malnutrition. It underscores the urgency and seriousness of the issue that requires attention.

- Other Options:

- Solace: Refers to comfort, which doesn't fit the context of addressing a problem.

- Balance: Implies equilibrium but does not address the problem.

- Embrace: Means to accept or hold, which doesn't align with the idea of a threat requiring action.

- Answer: Menace. This is the correct option to emphasize the issue of malnutrition.