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Answer the next 5 Questions.
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.
________ (1) university or college degree has long been the traditional hallmark of a ________ (2) candidate in the professional arena. While it historically provided the most widely accepted standard of qualification and skill for professionals, many companies today ________ (3) their hiring process and considering a broader list of criteria to judge a candidate’s ability. Organisations are reducing their reliance on college degrees as a sole marker of competence and instead placing greater emphasis ________ (4) the practical skills candidates have acquired through work experience. This shift in hiring is of particular relevance to India, which has the ________ (5) youth population in the world.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
SSC MTS 2021-04.09.2023-1
