Cloze Test part-2

Total Questions: 50

1. Among the largest species of cats in the world, tigers are powerful hunters with __________ teeth, strong jaws and agile bodies. They range across Asia from Russia all the way to Sumatra and mainland Southeast Asia. Researchers still have much to learn About these beautiful, endangered Cats There is currently one recognized species of tiger, Panthera tigris. Scientists have further Classified. the tiger into nine subspecies: the extinct Bali, Caspian and Javan subspecies, and the living Malayan, Sumatran, South China, Indochinese, Bengal and Amur (or Siberian) subspecies. Of these six subspecies, AZA-accredited zoos currently manage three: Amur, Malayan, and Sumatran. The Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is home to Sumatran and Amur tigers; Sumatran tigers are Listed as Critically Endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List, and Amur tigers have been classified as Endangered. [SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) Sharp
Solution:The given passage states that tigers are powerful hunters with sharp teeth, strong jaws and agile body. Hence, 'sharp' is the most appropriate answer.

2. Among the largest species of cats in the world, tigers are powerful hunters with Sharp teeth, strong jaws and agile bodies. They range across Asia from Russia all the way to Sumatra and mainland Southeast Asia. Researchers still have much to learn __________ these beautiful, endangered Cats There is currently one recognized species of tiger, Panthera tigris. Scientists have further Classified. the tiger into nine subspecies: the extinct Bali, Caspian and Javan subspecies, and the living Malayan, Sumatran, South China, Indochinese, Bengal and Amur (or Siberian) subspecies. Of these six subspecies, AZA-accredited zoos currently manage three: Amur, Malayan, and Sumatran. The Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is home to Sumatran and Amur tigers; Sumatran tigers are Listed as Critically Endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List, and Amur tigers have been classified as Endangered. [SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) About
Solution:The given sentence states that researchers still have much to learn about these beautiful, endangered Cats. Hence, 'about' is the most appropriate answer.

3. Among the largest species of cats in the world, tigers are powerful hunters with Sharp teeth, strong jaws and agile bodies. They range across Asia from Russia all the way to Sumatra and mainland Southeast Asia. Researchers still have much to learn About these beautiful, endangered __________ There is currently one recognized species of tiger, Panthera tigris. Scientists have further Classified. the tiger into nine subspecies: the extinct Bali, Caspian and Javan subspecies, and the living Malayan, Sumatran, South China, Indochinese, Bengal and Amur (or Siberian) subspecies. Of these six subspecies, AZA-accredited zoos currently manage three: Amur, Malayan, and Sumatran. The Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is home to Sumatran and Amur tigers; Sumatran tigers are Listed as Critically Endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List, and Amur tigers have been classified as Endangered. [SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) Cats
Solution:The given passage states that researchers still have much to learn about these beautiful, endangered cats. Hence, 'cats' is the most appropriate answer.

4. Among the largest species of cats in the world, tigers are powerful hunters with Sharp teeth, strong jaws and agile bodies. They range across Asia from Russia all the way to Sumatra and mainland Southeast Asia. Researchers still have much to learn About these beautiful, endangered Cats There is currently one recognized species of tiger, Panthera tigris. Scientists have further __________ . the tiger into nine subspecies: the extinct Bali, Caspian and Javan subspecies, and the living Malayan, Sumatran, South China, Indochinese, Bengal and Amur (or Siberian) subspecies. Of these six subspecies, AZA-accredited zoos currently manage three: Amur, Malayan, and Sumatran. The Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is home to Sumatran and Amur tigers; Sumatran tigers are Listed as Critically Endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List, and Amur tigers have been classified as Endangered. [SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) Classified
Solution:'Classified' means divided into categories. The given passage states that scientists have further classified the tiger into nine subspecies. Hence, 'classified' is the most appropriate answer.

5. Among the largest species of cats in the world, tigers are powerful hunters with Sharp teeth, strong jaws and agile bodies. They range across Asia from Russia all the way to Sumatra and mainland Southeast Asia. Researchers still have much to learn About these beautiful, endangered Cats There is currently one recognized species of tiger, Panthera tigris. Scientists have further Classified. the tiger into nine subspecies: the extinct Bali, Caspian and Javan subspecies, and the living Malayan, Sumatran, South China, Indochinese, Bengal and Amur (or Siberian) subspecies. Of these six subspecies, AZA-accredited zoos currently manage three: Amur, Malayan, and Sumatran. The Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is home to Sumatran and Amur tigers; Sumatran tigers are __________ as Critically Endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List, and Amur tigers have been classified as Endangered. [SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) Listed
Solution:'Listed' means included in a particular category. The given passage states that Sumerian tigers are listed as Critically Endangered. Hence, listed' is the most appropriate answer.

6. Discrimination refers to the inequitable or ___________ treatment of individuals or collectives on the basis of attributes such as ethnicity, sex, age and sexual orientation. Studies have indicated that the perception of discrimination can Trigger . a series of stress-induced alterations in an individual's mental, physiological and behavioral responses. The experience of stress is known to elicit unfavorable emotional reactions, including but not limited to Anxiety despair and resentment. Furthermore, anxiety has been linked to a rise in health-compromising behaviors such as smoking, drinking and Illicit drug use, while simultaneously causing a Decline in health-promoting activities such as quality sleep and vigorous exercise. [SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) biased
Solution:Biased
'Biased' means treating
someone unfairly based on personal
opinions. The given passage states that discrimination refers to the inequitable or biased treatment of individuals or collectives based on ethnicity, sex, age and sexual orientation. Hence,
'biased' is the most appropriate answer.

7. Discrimination refers to the inequitable or Biased treatment of individuals or collectives on the basis of attributes such as ethnicity, sex, age and sexual orientation. Studies have indicated that the perception of discrimination can ___________ . a series of stress-induced alterations in an individual's mental, physiological and behavioral responses. The experience of stress is known to elicit unfavorable emotional reactions, including but not limited to Anxiety despair and resentment. Furthermore, anxiety has been linked to a rise in health-compromising behaviors such as smoking, drinking and Illicit drug use, while simultaneously causing a Decline in health-promoting activities such as quality sleep and vigorous exercise. [SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) trigger
Solution:'Trigger' means to spark a response, especially a negative emotional response. The given passage states that perception of discrimination can trigger a series of stress related changes in an individual's responses. Hence, 'trigger' is the most appropriate answer.

8. Discrimination refers to the inequitable or Biased treatment of individuals or collectives on the basis of attributes such as ethnicity, sex, age and sexual orientation. Studies have indicated that the perception of discrimination can Trigger . a series of stress-induced alterations in an individual's mental, physiological and behavioral responses. The experience of stress is known to elicit unfavorable emotional reactions, including but not limited to ___________ despair and resentment. Furthermore, anxiety has been linked to a rise in health-compromising behaviors such as smoking, drinking and Illicit drug use, while simultaneously causing a Decline in health-promoting activities such as quality sleep and vigorous exercise. [SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) anxiety
Solution:'Anxiety' means a feeling of unease or worry. The given passage states that the experience of stress is known to cause unfavourable emotional reactions, including but not limited to anxiety, despair and resentment. Hence, 'anxiety' is the most appropriate answer.

9. Discrimination refers to the inequitable or Biased treatment of individuals or collectives on the basis of attributes such as ethnicity, sex, age and sexual orientation. Studies have indicated that the perception of discrimination can Trigger . a series of stress-induced alterations in an individual's mental, physiological and behavioral responses. The experience of stress is known to elicit unfavorable emotional reactions, including but not limited to Anxiety despair and resentment. Furthermore, anxiety has been linked to a rise in health-compromising behaviors such as smoking, drinking and ___________ drug use, while simultaneously causing a Decline in health-promoting activities such as quality sleep and vigorous exercise. [SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) illicit
Solution:'Illicit' means forbidden by law, rules or custom. The given passage states that anxiety has been linked to a rise in health-compromising behaviours such as smoking, drinking and illicit drug use. Hence, 'illicit' is the most appropriate answer.

10. Discrimination refers to the inequitable or Biased treatment of individuals or collectives on the basis of attributes such as ethnicity, sex, age and sexual orientation. Studies have indicated that the perception of discrimination can Trigger . a series of stress-induced alterations in an individual's mental, physiological and behavioral responses. The experience of stress is known to elicit unfavorable emotional reactions, including but not limited to Anxiety despair and resentment. Furthermore, anxiety has been linked to a rise in health-compromising behaviors such as smoking, drinking and Illicit drug use, while simultaneously causing a ___________ in health-promoting activities such as quality sleep and vigorous exercise. [SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) decline
Solution:Decline means a reduction in quantity, quality, or value. The given passage states that anxiety causes rise in
health-compromising behaviours while simultaneously causing a decline in health-promoting activities. Hence, 'decline' is the most appropriate answer.
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