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Cloze Test part-8

📆 November 23, 2024

Total Questions: 50

11. Since the 17th century, manure has been utilized in agriculture. In those days, they didn't know how plants got the  Nutrients they needed. They would toss wood debris, fish remains and other side-effects in an unfilled land to dispose of them. However, it wasn't long before people began to notice that the grass, bushes and shrubs there were beginning to  Flourish. They came to the conclusion that the soil supplied the plants with the nutrients they needed, and that organic remains could aid in this process. Because manure is  Derived from animals and plants, it not only provides a wide range of plant nutrients but also improves the structure of the soil. Farmers gradually began using fertilisers as well because they understood that if their farmlands were treated in a similar manner, the growth of their crops would also improve. It bonds the soil particles together to form soil crumbs, which are necessary for cultivating soil. Additionally, the addition of manure to the soil aids in the prevention of soil erosion and the loss of plant nutrients during precipitation. Commercial fertilisers, in contrast to manure, are inorganic  _________  that do not alter the structure of the soil. Their function is to provide the sprouting plants with additional nutrients. A farmer ought to know when and how to apply a particular kind of fertilisers. When the plants require a particular nutrient the most, use it. If fertilisers haven't been added correctly to the soil, their roots won't be able to take in a lot. Rainwater could wash away these fertilisers, or they could end up  Harming the plants instead, costing the farmer money. [SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (2nd shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) substances
Solution:‘Substances’ means a kind of material or matter. The given passage states that Commercial fertilisers, in contrast to manure, are inorganic substances that do not alter the structure of the soil. Hence, ‘substance’ is the most appropriate answer.

12. Since the 17th century, manure has been utilized in agriculture. In those days, they didn't know how plants got the  Nutrients they needed. They would toss wood debris, fish remains and other side-effects in an unfilled land to dispose of them. However, it wasn't long before people began to notice that the grass, bushes and shrubs there were beginning to  Flourish. They came to the conclusion that the soil supplied the plants with the nutrients they needed, and that organic remains could aid in this process. Because manure is  Derived from animals and plants, it not only provides a wide range of plant nutrients but also improves the structure of the soil. Farmers gradually began using fertilisers as well because they understood that if their farmlands were treated in a similar manner, the growth of their crops would also improve. It bonds the soil particles together to form soil crumbs, which are necessary for cultivating soil. Additionally, the addition of manure to the soil aids in the prevention of soil erosion and the loss of plant nutrients during precipitation. Commercial fertilisers, in contrast to manure, are inorganic  Substances that do not alter the structure of the soil. Their function is to provide the sprouting plants with additional nutrients. A farmer ought to know when and how to apply a particular kind of fertilisers. When the plants require a particular nutrient the most, use it. If fertilisers haven't been added correctly to the soil, their roots won't be able to take in a lot. Rainwater could wash away these fertilisers, or they could end up  ________  the plants instead, costing the farmer money. [SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (2nd shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) harming
Solution:Harming’ means to hurt someone or damage something. The given passage states that rainwater could wash away these fertilisers, or they could end up harming the plants instead, costing the farmer money. Hence, ‘harming’ is the most appropriate answer.

13. In the 19th century, there was an industrial revolution in Europe. As a result, millions of people left the  __________ and went to work in big factories in cities. Today, it is the reverse. In several major cities, people have started moving out. Why? They want a cleaner,  greener environment. There are fewer jobs in 'heavy' industries like steel and power generation.  Instead , there are more jobs in service industries like banking, tourism and food delivery. Beside, modern transport and communications have made it easier for people to  commute to work or even work from home. The result of this revolution in the 21st century will be 'spread cities' - cities are growing fast, but  Outwards away from city centres and people are choosing to live 40, 50 or 60 kilometres away. [SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (3rd shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) villages
Solution:The given passage states that millions of people left the villages and went to work in big factories in cities as a result of the industrial revolution. Hence, ‘villages’ is the most appropriate answer.

14. In the 19th century, there was an industrial revolution in Europe. As a result, millions of people left the  villages and went to work in big factories in cities. Today, it is the reverse. In several major cities, people have started moving out. Why? They want a cleaner,  __________ environment. There are fewer jobs in 'heavy' industries like steel and power generation.  Instead , there are more jobs in service industries like banking, tourism and food delivery. Beside, modern transport and communications have made it easier for people to  commute to work or even work from home. The result of this revolution in the 21st century will be 'spread cities' - cities are growing fast, but  Outwards away from city centres and people are choosing to live 40, 50 or 60 kilometres away. [SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (3rd shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) greener
Solution:“Greener” means something that is more environmentally friendly, healthier, often in comparison to existing conditions. The given passage states that they want a cleaner, greener environment. Hence, ‘greener’ is the most appropriate answer.

15. In the 19th century, there was an industrial revolution in Europe. As a result, millions of people left the  villages and went to work in big factories in cities. Today, it is the reverse. In several major cities, people have started moving out. Why? They want a cleaner,  greener environment. There are fewer jobs in 'heavy' industries like steel and power generation.  _________ , there are more jobs in service industries like banking, tourism and food delivery. Beside, modern transport and communications have made it easier for people to  commute to work or even work from home. The result of this revolution in the 21st century will be 'spread cities' - cities are growing fast, but  Outwards away from city centres and people are choosing to live 40, 50 or 60 kilometres away. [SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (3rd shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) Instead
Solution:‘Instead’ means in place of or as an alternative. The given passage states that instead, there are more jobs in service industries like banking, tourism and food delivery. Hence, ‘instead’ is the most appropriate answer.

16. In the 19th century, there was an industrial revolution in Europe. As a result, millions of people left the  villages and went to work in big factories in cities. Today, it is the reverse. In several major cities, people have started moving out. Why? They want a cleaner,  greener environment. There are fewer jobs in 'heavy' industries like steel and power generation.  Instead , there are more jobs in service industries like banking, tourism and food delivery. Beside, modern transport and communications have made it easier for people to  __________ to work or even work from home. The result of this revolution in the 21st century will be 'spread cities' - cities are growing fast, but  Outwards away from city centres and people are choosing to live 40, 50 or 60 kilometres away. [SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (3rd shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) travel
Solution:The verb ‘Commute’ means travelling regularly between home and work or a specific destination. The given sentence states that modern transport and communications have made it easier for people to commute to work or even work from home. Hence, ‘commute’ is the most appropriate answer.

17. In the 19th century, there was an industrial revolution in Europe. As a result, millions of people left the  villages and went to work in big factories in cities. Today, it is the reverse. In several major cities, people have started moving out. Why? They want a cleaner,  greener environment. There are fewer jobs in 'heavy' industries like steel and power generation.  Instead , there are more jobs in service industries like banking, tourism and food delivery. Beside, modern transport and communications have made it easier for people to  commute to work or even work from home. The result of this revolution in the 21st century will be 'spread cities' - cities are growing fast, but  __________ away from city centres and people are choosing to live 40, 50 or 60 kilometres away. [SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (3rd shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) Outwards
Solution:‘Outwards’ means moving away from the centre or inward direction. The given passage states that the result of this revolution in the 21st century will be ‘spread cities’ - cities are growing fast, but outwards. Hence, ‘outwards’ is the most appropriate answer.

18. Can we see  _______ the earth is a globe? Yes, we can, when we watch a ship that sails out to sea, if we watch closely, we see that the ship begins to  disappear . The bottom of the ship disappears first, and then the ship seems to sink lower and lower,  until we can only see the top of the ship, and then we see nothing at all. What is hiding the ship from us? It is the earth. Stick a pin most of the way into an orange, and slowly turn the orange away from you. You will see the pin disappear,  just as a ship does on the earth. [SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (4th shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) that
Solution:‘That’ is used to introduce a clause that provides additional information. The given passage states that Can we see that the earth is a globe? Hence, ‘that’ is the most appropriate answer.

19. Can we see  that the earth is a globe? Yes, we can, when we watch a ship that sails out to sea, if we watch closely, we see that the ship begins to  _________  . The bottom of the ship disappears first, and then the ship seems to sink lower and lower,  until we can only see the top of the ship, and then we see nothing at all. What is hiding the ship from us? It is the earth. Stick a pin most of the way into an orange, and slowly turn the orange away from you. You will see the pin disappear,  just as a ship does on the earth. [SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (4th shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) disappear
Solution:‘Disappear’ means something that cannot be seen anymore. The given passage states when we watch a ship that sails out to sea, we see that the ship begins to disappear. Hence, ‘disappear’ is the most appropriate answer.

20. Can we see  that the earth is a globe? Yes, we can, when we watch a ship that sails out to sea, if we watch closely, we see that the ship begins to  disappear . The bottom of the ship disappears first, and then the ship seems to sink lower and lower,  ________ we can only see the top of the ship, and then we see nothing at all. What is hiding the ship from us? It is the earth. Stick a pin most of the way into an orange, and slowly turn the orange away from you. You will see the pin disappear,  just as a ship does on the earth. [SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (4th shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) until
Solution:‘Until’ is used to indicate the time up to which an action or event is expected to happen or continue. The given passage states that the bottom of the ship disappears first, and then the ship seems to sink lower and lower, until we can only see the top of the ship, and then we see nothing at all. Hence, ‘until’ is the most appropriate answer.
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