Cloze Test part-2

Total Questions: 50

31. Photosynthesis is the some bacteria to __________ used by plants, algae and chemically turn sunlight into energy. The process Converts carbon dioxide and water into food and oxygen. The chemical reaction often  Relies on a pigment called chlorophyll, which gives plants their green colour. Photosynthesis is also the  . Reason our planet is blanketed in an oxygen-rich atmosphere. Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the Surrounding air and release water and oxygen via microscopic pores on their leaves called stomata. [SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) process
Solution:Process' means a series of actions to achieve a result. The given passage states that photosynthesis is a process used by plants, algae, and some bacteria to convert sunlight into energy.
Hence, 'process' is the most appropriate answer.

32. Photosynthesis is the some bacteria to Process used by plants, algae and chemically turn sunlight into energy. The process __________ carbon dioxide and water into food and oxygen. The chemical reaction often  Relies on a pigment called chlorophyll, which gives plants their green colour. Photosynthesis is also the  . Reason our planet is blanketed in an oxygen-rich atmosphere. Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the Surrounding air and release water and oxygen via microscopic pores on their leaves called stomata. [SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) converts
Solution:Convert' means to change or transform something from one form to another. The given passage states that photosynthesis chemically transforms carbon dioxide and water into food and oxygen. Hence, 'converts' is the most appropriate answer.

33. Photosynthesis is the some bacteria to Process used by plants, algae and chemically turn sunlight into energy. The process Converts carbon dioxide and water into food and oxygen. The chemical reaction often  __________ on a pigment called chlorophyll, which gives plants their green colour. Photosynthesis is also the  . Reason our planet is blanketed in an oxygen-rich atmosphere. Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the Surrounding air and release water and oxygen via microscopic pores on their leaves called stomata. [SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) relies
Solution:'Relies' means to depend on something or someone. The given passage states that the chemical reaction often depends on a chlorophyll. Hence, 'relies' is the most appropriate answer.

34. Photosynthesis is the some bacteria to Process used by plants, algae and chemically turn sunlight into energy. The process Converts carbon dioxide and water into food and oxygen. The chemical reaction often  Relies on a pigment called chlorophyll, which gives plants their green colour. Photosynthesis is also the  . __________ our planet is blanketed in an oxygen-rich atmosphere. Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the Surrounding air and release water and oxygen via microscopic pores on their leaves called stomata. [SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) reason
Solution:'Reason' means a cause or explanation for something. The given passage states that photosynthesis is also the reason for our planet having an oxygen-rich atmosphere. Hence, 'reason' is the most appropriate answer.

35. Photosynthesis is the some bacteria to Process used by plants, algae and chemically turn sunlight into energy. The process Converts carbon dioxide and water into food and oxygen. The chemical reaction often  Relies on a pigment called chlorophyll, which gives plants their green colour. Photosynthesis is also the  . Reason our planet is blanketed in an oxygen-rich atmosphere. Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the __________ air and release water and oxygen via microscopic pores on their leaves called stomata. [SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) surrounding
Solution:'Surrounding' means the area or environment that is around something. The given passage states that plants absorb carbon dioxide from the surrounding air. Hence, 'surrounding' is the most appropriate answer.

36. __________ university or college degree has long been the traditional hallmark of a Qualified candidate in the professional arena. While it historically provided the most widely accepted standard of qualification and skill for professionals, many companies today Are changing 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 On the practical skills candidates have acquired through work experience. This shift in hiring is of particular relevance to India, which has the . Largest youth population in the world. [SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) A
Solution:We use the article 'a' before the words starting with a Consonant sound for example, a dirty shirt, a neglected department, a degree, etc. Hence, 'A' is the most appropriate answer.

37. A university or college degree has long been the traditional hallmark of a __________ candidate in the professional arena. While it historically provided the most widely accepted standard of qualification and skill for professionals, many companies today Are changing 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 On the practical skills candidates have acquired through work experience. This shift in hiring is of particular relevance to India, which has the . Largest youth population in the world. [SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) qualified
Solution:The given sentence needs an adjective to qualify the
noun(candidate). 'Qualified' is a past participle, acting as an adjective. Hence, 'qualified' is the most appropriate answer.

38. A university or college degree has long been the traditional hallmark of a Qualified candidate in the professional arena. While it historically provided the most widely accepted standard of qualification and skill for professionals, many companies today __________ 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 On the practical skills candidates have acquired through work experience. This shift in hiring is of particular relevance to India, which has the . Largest youth population in the world. [SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) are changing
Solution:'Are + V - ing' is grammatically the correct structure for the given sentence which is in the present continuous tense. Hence, 'are changing' is the most appropriate answer.

39. A university or college degree has long been the traditional hallmark of a Qualified candidate in the professional arena. While it historically provided the most widely accepted standard of qualification and skill for professionals, many companies today Are changing 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 __________ the practical skills candidates have acquired through work experience. This shift in hiring is of particular relevance to India, which has the . Largest youth population in the world. [SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) on
Solution:'On' is a fixed preposition used after the noun 'emphasis'. Hence,
'on' is the most appropriate answer.

40. A university or college degree has long been the traditional hallmark of a Qualified candidate in the professional arena. While it historically provided the most widely accepted standard of qualification and skill for professionals, many companies today Are changing 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 On the practical skills candidates have acquired through work experience. This shift in hiring is of particular relevance to India, which has the . __________ youth population in the world. [SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) largest
Solution:Largest means the greatest number. The given passage states largest is the most appropriate answer. that India has the greatest number of youths in the world. Hence.