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Competitive English — No single standardized 'Competitive English' certification exists; this is an original comprehensive practice set modeled on the English Language sections of major competitive examinations such as SSC CGL, IBPS PO, SBI PO, and RBI Grade B, which test reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, sentence improvement, idioms, cloze tests, and one-word substitutions at a difficulty level appropriate for merit-based government and banking selection.
31
Questions
40m
Time Limit
70.00%
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Question 1 of 31👑 VIP
Read the passage and answer the question. "The proliferation of social media platforms has fundamentally altered the landscape of political discourse. Where once public opinion was shaped primarily through broadcast media and newspapers, the rise of algorithmic content curation has created information ecosystems that tend to reinforce existing beliefs rather than challenge them. Critics argue that this 'filter bubble' phenomenon has contributed to increasing political polarization, as individuals are exposed predominantly to viewpoints that mirror their own. Proponents of social media, however, contend that these platforms have democratized access to information, allowing marginalized voices to participate in public debate in ways previously impossible. The challenge for democratic societies lies in harnessing the connective potential of social media while mitigating its tendency to fragment public discourse into isolated, self-reinforcing communities." The author's PRIMARY purpose in writing this passage is to:
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