Fill In The Blanks part – 13

Total Questions: 50

41. The government should take stringent steps against terrorists and foil their_________ designs. [SSC CGL 04/03/2020 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (d) malicious
Solution:

Malicious - characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm.

(a) Exemplary - serving as a desirable model; very good.

(b) Benevolent - well-meaning and kindly.

(c) Conducive making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible.

42. All students should express their___________ views in the group discussion without any fear. [SSC CGL 05/03/2020 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (b) candid
Solution:

(b) Candid straightforward; frank. truthful and

(a) Secluded not seen or visited by many people; sheltered and private.

(c) Guarded - cautious and having possible reservations.

(d) Outspoken frank in stating one's opinions

43. She__________ how the magician had performed the rope trick [SSC CGL 06/03/2020 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (d) wondered
Solution:

(d) Wondered desire to know something; feel curious,

(a) Puzzled - unable to understand;

(b) Suspected - have an idea or impression of the existence (something) without certain proof.

(c) Bewildered - perplexed and confused; very puzzled.

44. The reckless young man was__________ for the debts incurred by him. [SSC CGL 06/03/2020 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (b) liable
Solution:

(b) Liable - responsible by law

(a) Audacious - showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks.

(c) Suspicious having or showing a cautious distrust of something. someone or

(d) Reliable able to be trusted.

45. There is a ________ growth of flowers in tropical countries.  [SSC CGL 07/03/2020 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (c) luxuriant
Solution:

(c) Luxuriant rich and profuse in growth; lush.

(a) Pious devoutly religious.

(b) Plenty - as much or as many of something as you need

(d) Powerful having a lot of control or influence over other people

46. Beautiful red roses__________ the bride's hair. [SSC CGL 07/03/2020 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (b) adorned
Solution:

(b) Beautiful red roses adorned the bride's hair.

(a) Adorn means make them more beautiful or attractive. Other Option:

(c) Allured - the quality of being attractive and exciting

(d) Adjourned - to stop a meeting, a trial, etc.

47. Your demands are bound to lead to __________ in the family. [SSC CGL 09/03/2020 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (a) discord
Solution:Discord the state of not agreeing or sharing opinions Barrier anything used to someone from going somewhere. block

48. My cousin's study on the reading habits of school children across three states has been recognised as a __________ piece of research. [SSC CGL 09/03/2020 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (c) pioneering
Solution:My cousin's study on the reading habits of school children across three states has been recognized as a Pioneering piece of research. Pioneering means 'involving new ideas or methods'.

49. Suzerainty is having political control over a ____________ state. [SSC CGL 09/03/2020 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (d) dependent
Solution:Suzerainty is having political control over a dependent state. Suzerainty is any relationship in which one region or polity controls the foreign while allowing the tributary state to have Policy and relations of a tributary state internal autonomy.

50. If only we __________ a light! It is depressing to wait in the dark. [SSC CPO 09/12/2019 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (d) had
Solution:

If only we had a light. In conditional sentences, use if only + past perfect to talk about a wish to change something that has already happened.

Eg: If only he had listened to what his friends had been telling him.