Cloze Test part-7

Total Questions: 50

11. The Sun is the star at the center of the Solar System. It is a nearly perfect ball of hot plasma. The Sun has inspired us since ancient times. It's central to mythology and religion in cultures around the world. It keeps our planet warm enough for living things to grow. It gives us light so we can see. It is by far the most important sources of energy for life on Earth. It is about a hundred times as wide ____________ the Earth. If there were no sun, many things wouldn't occur like photosynthesis or the presence of oxygen, which would have caused no existence. of life. [SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (2nd shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) as
Solution:'As...as' is a comparative structure used to compare two things. The given passage states that It is about a hundred times as wide as the Earth. Hence, 'as' is the most appropriate answer.

12. The Sun is the star at the center of the Solar System. It is a nearly perfect ball of hot plasma. The Sun has inspired us since ancient times. It's central to mythology and religion in cultures around the world. It keeps our planet warm enough for living things to grow. It gives us light so we can see. It is by far the most important sources of energy for life on Earth. It is about a hundred times as wide as the Earth. If there were no sun, many things wouldn't occur like photosynthesis or the presence of oxygen, which would have caused no ____________ of life. [SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (2nd shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) existence
Solution:'Existence' means the state of being alive. The given passage states that if there were no sun, many things wouldn't occur like photosynthesis or the presence of oxygen, which would have caused no existence of life. Hence, 'existence' is the most appropriate answer.

13. Global warming is one of the biggest environmental __________ facing the world today. The primary cause of global warming is the emission of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat from the sun, causing the Earth's temperature to rise. The Negative. Leffects of global warming are widespread and include more frequent and severe weather events, rising sea levels and the loss of biodiversity. Many governments and organisations have implemented Policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, individuals can also play a role in Mitigating global warming by making small changes to their daily habits, such as reducing their energy consumption and driving less. [SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (3rd shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) challenges
Solution:'Challenges' means difficult problems or obstacles. The given passage states that global warming is one of the biggest environmental challenges faced by the world today. Hence, 'challenges' is the most appropriate answer.

14. Global warming is one of the biggest environmental Challenges facing the world today. The primary cause of global warming is the __________ of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat from the sun, causing the Earth's temperature to rise. The Negative. Leffects of global warming are widespread and include more frequent and severe weather events, rising sea levels and the loss of biodiversity. Many governments and organisations have implemented Policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, individuals can also play a role in Mitigating global warming by making small changes to their daily habits, such as reducing their energy consumption and driving less. [SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (3rd shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) emission
Solution:'Emission' means the release of gases or substances into the atmosphere. The given passage states that the primary cause of global warming is the release of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere. Hence, 'emission' is the most appropriate answer.

15. Global warming is one of the biggest environmental Challenges facing the world today. The primary cause of global warming is the emission of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat from the sun, causing the Earth's temperature to rise. The __________ Leffects of global warming are widespread and include more frequent and severe weather events, rising sea levels and the loss of biodiversity. Many governments and organisations have implemented Policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, individuals can also play a role in Mitigating global warming by making small changes to their daily habits, such as reducing their energy consumption and driving less. [SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (3rd shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) negative
Solution:'Negative' means harmful or unfavourable effects. The given passage states that the negative effects of global warming are widespread and include more frequent and severe weather events, rising sea levels and the loss of biodiversity. Hence, 'negative' is the most appropriate answer.

16. Global warming is one of the biggest environmental Challenges facing the world today. The primary cause of global warming is the emission of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat from the sun, causing the Earth's temperature to rise. The Negative. Leffects of global warming are widespread and include more frequent and severe weather events, rising sea levels and the loss of biodiversity. Many governments and organisations have implemented __________ to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, individuals can also play a role in Mitigating global warming by making small changes to their daily habits, such as reducing their energy consumption and driving less. [SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (3rd shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) policies
Solution:'Policy' means a plan of action implemented by a government or company. The given passage states that many governments and organisations have implemented policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Hence, 'policies' is the most appropriate answer.

17. Global warming is one of the biggest environmental Challenges facing the world today. The primary cause of global warming is the emission of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat from the sun, causing the Earth's temperature to rise. The Negative. Leffects of global warming are widespread and include more frequent and severe weather events, rising sea levels and the loss of biodiversity. Many governments and organisations have implemented Policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, individuals can also play a role in __________ global warming by making small changes to their daily habits, such as reducing their energy consumption and driving less. [SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (3rd shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) mitigating
Solution:'Mitigating' means taking actions to reduce or alleviate something. The given passage states that individuals can also play a role in reducing global warming by making small changes to their daily habits, such as reducing their energy consumption and driving less. Hence, 'mitigating is the most appropriate answer.

18. All state universities and colleges in Uttar Pradesh, one of the _____________ in India, will now Organise a "save water" ritual named 'Jal Bharo' in place of 'lamp lighting' to inaugurate their annual convocations. The governor of the state, who is also chancellor of state universities, instructed that every university and college in the state should install rainwater harvesting plants on its campus. 'Jal Bharo' signifies Strengthening the vision of 'Jal Shakti'. This ceremony symbolizes the Immense importance of water conservation, whereas the lamp lighting ceremony symbolized removing darkness through education and spreading the light of learning. It is really a Laudable initiative. Every educational institute in India should ensure to save and recharge groundwater by installing rainwater harvesting plants. These kinds of initiatives provide awareness of using and saving water, the elixir of life. [SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (1st shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) biggest states
Solution:"One of the + Superlative degree adjective(best, worst, etc) + Plural Subject(states)" is grammatically the correct structure for the given sentence. Hence, 'biggest states' is the most appropriate answer.

19. All state universities and colleges in Uttar Pradesh, one of the Biggest states in India, will now _____________ a "save water" ritual named 'Jal Bharo' in place of 'lamp lighting' to inaugurate their annual convocations. The governor of the state, who is also chancellor of state universities, instructed that every university and college in the state should install rainwater harvesting plants on its campus. 'Jal Bharo' signifies Strengthening the vision of 'Jal Shakti'. This ceremony symbolizes the Immense importance of water conservation, whereas the lamp lighting ceremony symbolized removing darkness through education and spreading the light of learning. It is really a Laudable initiative. Every educational institute in India should ensure to save and recharge groundwater by installing rainwater harvesting plants. These kinds of initiatives provide awareness of using and saving water, the elixir of life. [SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (1st shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) organise
Solution:'Modal verbs' are auxiliary verbs(also called helping verbs) like can, will, could, shall, must, would, might, and should. However. after a modal verb, we generally use the first form of the verb (V.). Hence, 'Organise (V₁)' is the most appropriate answer.

20. All state universities and colleges in Uttar Pradesh, one of the Biggest states in India, will now Organise a "save water" ritual named 'Jal Bharo' in place of 'lamp lighting' to inaugurate their annual convocations. The governor of the state, who is also chancellor of state universities, instructed that every university and college in the state should install rainwater harvesting plants on its campus. 'Jal Bharo' signifies _____________ the vision of 'Jal Shakti'. This ceremony symbolizes the Immense importance of water conservation, whereas the lamp lighting ceremony symbolized removing darkness through education and spreading the light of learning. It is really a Laudable initiative. Every educational institute in India should ensure to save and recharge groundwater by installing rainwater harvesting plants. These kinds of initiatives provide awareness of using and saving water, the elixir of life. [SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (1st shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) strengthening
Solution:Strengthening' means making something stronger. The given passage states that Jal Bhard indicates strengthening the vision of Jal Shakti. Hence, strengthening ish thing the appropriate answer.