Fill In The Blanks part – 13

Total Questions: 50

31. Several environmentalists from the city conducted a meeting to discuss issues related to the pollution levels created by the __________ growing number of pharmaceutical companies. [SSC CHSL 26/10/2020 (Evening)]

(a) raise in
(b) rise in
(c) rising from
(d) raising of

Correct Answer: (b) rise in

Solution:Raise to lift something up physically

Eg:-If you want to leave the room raise your hand.

Rise an increase in an amount, a number or a level (naturally)

Eg:-The sun rises in the east.

So, 'the rise in pollution level' is the appropriate answer.

32. Astronomy enthusiasts and sky gazers will be able to watch six eclipses in 2020, but only three of them are expected to be__________ in India. [SSC CHSL 17/03/2020 (Morning)]

(a) exposed
(b) evident
(c) revealed
(d) visible

Correct Answer: (d) visible

Solution:Exposed To show something that is usually hidden. Evident clear, Obvious Reveal To show something that was hidden before. Visible That can be seen. So,option (d) is the most logical answer because it means only three of six eclipses can be seen in India.

33. The strong Indian batting line-up will ________a big worry for the visiting cricket team. [SSC CHSL 17/03/2020 (Afternoon)]

(a) pick
(b) put
(c) place
(d) pose

Correct Answer: (d) pose

Solution:Pick to choose somebody/something from a group of people or things. Put to move somebody/something into a particular place or position. Place - A particular position or area. Pose to create or give somebody something that he/she has to deal with. So, option (d) is the most logical answer.

34. The minister said, "Anyone using drones will have to register them on an __________portal." [SSC CHSL 17/03/2020 (Afternoon)]

(a) airport
(b) aviation
(c) airline
(d) aeroplane

Correct Answer: (b) aviation

Solution:Aviation the activity of transporting people and goods by aircraft Airport is a place where aeroplanes land and take off.

Airline - is the industry of aeroplanes Drone it is also a device which is related to the aviation sector.

So, option (b) is the most appropriate answer.

35. By accelerating digitisation and leveraging next generation technologies, the life insurance sector can double its ___________to Rupees 70 lakh crores, a study said. [SSC CHSL 17/03/2020 (Evening)]

(a) assets
(b) reports
(c) policies
(d) funding

Correct Answer: (a) assets

Solution:Assets something of value that a person, company, etc. owns. Reports to give people information about what you have seen, heard, done, etc.

Policy a plan of action agreed or chosen by a government, a company, etc. Funding - To provide a project, school, charity etc. with money.

So, option (a) is the most appropriate answer.

36. People readily accept any_________ of their leaders if supported by the media. [SSC CHSL 18/03/2020 (Evening)]

(a) concession
(b) compromise
(c) argument
(d) dispute

Correct Answer: (c) argument

Solution:Concession something that you agree to do in order to end an argument. Compromise to accept less than you want or are aiming for, especially in order to reach an agreement.

Argument - an angry discussion between two or more people who disagree with each other.

Dispute A disagreement or argument between two people, groups or countries Option (c) is the most logical answer.

37. Unnecessary suspicion and lack of trust against the others are caused by___________ [SSC CHSL 19/03/2020 (Afternoon)]

(a) prejudice
(b) contentment
(c) impartiality
(d) empathy

Correct Answer: (a) prejudice

Solution:Prejudice preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.

Contentment satisfaction. a state of happiness and

Impartiality equal treatment of all rivals or disputants; fairness.

Empathy the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

According to the meaning of the sentence, option (a) is fit to the context.

38. Handle this glass table with care because it is____________ [SSC CGL 03/03/2020 (Morning)]

(a) fragile
(b) ductile
(c) volatile
(d) frugal

Correct Answer: (a) fragile

Solution:(a) Fragile - Breakable

(b) Ductile - able to be drawn out into a thin wire.

evaporated at normal temperatures.

(d) Frugal using money and other resources carefully

39. The government has warned the traders not to___________ onions. [SSC CGL 03/03/2020 (Evening)]

(a) hoard
(b) combine
(c) bulk
(d) gross

Correct Answer: (a) hoard

Solution:(a) Hoard of money, food, etc. a store (often secret)

So, option (a) is fit to the context.

40. The groom stood before the ____________ for the wedding ceremony at the church. [SSC CGL 04/03/2020 (Morning)]

(a) atlas
(b) alter
(c) attic
(d) altar

Correct Answer: (d) altar

Solution:An altar is a structure upon which offerings such as sacrifices are made for religious purposes. Altars are found at shrines, temples, churches, and other places of worship. They are used particularly in Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, and Modern

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