SSC Stenographer 15th Nov 2021 Shift-1

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Polio was once a disease feared worldwide, striking suddenly and paralysing mainly children (1)________ life. WHO is a partner in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, the (2)________ private-public partnership for health, which has (3)________ polio by 99%. Polio now survives (4)________ among the world's three poorest and (5)________ marginalised communities, where it stalks the most (6)________ children. These are — Afghanistan, Nigeria and Pakistan. (7)________ poliovirus transmission is interrupted in these countries, all (8)________ remain at risk of importation of polio, (9)________ vulnerable countries with weak public health and immunisation services. WHO's goal is (10)________ every last child with polio vaccine and ensure a polio-free world for future generations.

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

On Hauz Khas Road, at the entrance to the pedestrianised Hauz Khas Village, the guard (1)_________ the barrier asks you to halt and directs (2)_________ to the parking lot. It's 5 p.m. and the parking lot is nearly empty as shops are closed and there are (3)_________ any shoppers. There aren’t many people on the lane leading to the (4)_________ area either. This is unusual for HKV (as it is popularly Known) (5)_________ it is one of Delhi's popular shopping areas. Initially a hub for designer (6)_________ , the HKV experience (7)_________ a throbbing mix of cafes, art galleries, curio shops, gyms and, of course, fashion boutiques. The quirky neighbourhood was a hit (8)_________ with youngsters and tourists for its happening nightlife. These days however, night comes hours (9)_________ dusk at HKV as you can only see street dogs, security guards, a few takeaway joint managers and bored shop attendants (10)_________ to reach home early.