Fill In The Blanks part – 6

21. The issue of faimess, which remained, was for consideration at the hearing to _________ the scheme. [SSC MTS 14/06/2023 (Afternoon)]

(a) acclamation
(b) sanction
(c) altercation
(d) stratification

Correct Answer: (b) sanction

Solution:'Sanction' means to give official permission for something. The given sentence states that the issue of fairness was for consideration at the hearing to sanction scheme. Hence, 'sanction' is the most appropriate answer.

22. Ancient Indians were never this _________ minded. [SSC MTS 14/06/2023 (Evening)]

(a) cramp
(b) slim
(c) narrow
(d) tiny

Correct Answer: (c) narrow

Solution:The phrase 'narrow minded' means someone who is not willing to accept opinions or beliefs that are different from his own. The given sentence states that Ancient Indians were never this narrow minded. Hence, 'narrow' is the most appropriate answer.

23. And to think after all these years you still have the ________ to say such things to me! [SSC MTS 14/06/2023 (Evening)]

(a) tangential
(b) brightness
(c) arrogance
(d) fitness

Correct Answer: (c) arrogance

Solution:'Arrogance' means excessive pride or self-importance. The given sentence states that you still have the arrogance to say such things to me after all these years. Hence, 'arrogance' is the most appropriate answer.

24. The show played to full houses for a five-night run and ended to ________ applause on Saturday night. [SSC MTS 14/06/2023 (Evening)]

(a) semantic
(b) redress
(c) tumultuous
(d) barren

Correct Answer: (c) tumultuous

Solution:"Tumultuous' means being loud, excited, and emotional. The given sentence states that the show played to full houses for a five-night run and ended to tumultuous applause on Saturday night. Hence, 'tumultuous' is the most appropriate answer.

25. Her ribs were ________ but no longer painful. [SSC MTS 15/06/2023 (Morning)]

(a) soar
(b) sore
(c) sour
(d) sure

Correct Answer: (b) sore

Solution:The word 'sore' means experiencing pain, discomfort, or tenderness. In this sentence, it suggests that her ribs were previously painful but are now no longer causing her pain. Hence, 'sore' is the most appropriate answer.

26. The ________ term "wasteland" is proposed to be replaced by the term "urban commons." [SSC MTS 15/06/2023 (Morning)]

(a) derogatory
(b) lucrative
(c) imperative
(d) indicative

Correct Answer: (a) derogatory

Solution:The word 'derogatory' means expressing a low or negative opinion, critical in nature. In the given sentence, the term 'wasteland' is being described as proposed to be replaced. Hence, 'derogatory' is the most appropriate answer.

27. Some were very shaky and unstable, others were ________ and a few were both! [SSC MTS 15/06/2023 (Morning)]

(a) voluted
(b) diluted
(c) convoluted
(d) involuted

Correct Answer: (c) convoluted

Solution:'Convoluted' means to make something complex, or difficult to understand by twisting it. In the given sentence, 'convoluted' fits the context of contrasting with the shaky and unstable objects mentioned earlier in the sentence. Hence, 'convoluted' is the most appropriate answer.

28. A loud thud woke up everybody and nobody knew what all the________ was about. [SSC MTS 15/06/2023 (Morning)]

(a) exoneration
(b) commation
(c) abomination
(d) culmination

Correct Answer: (b) commation

Solution:'Commotion' means a state of noisy and chaotic disturbance or tumultuous activity. The given sentence states that something unexpected and noisy occurred, causing confusion or disturbance. Hence, 'Commotion' is the most appropriate answer.

29. The greatest source of income in India is ________ from agriculture and related industries, [SSC MTS 15/06/2023 (Afternoon)]

(a) derived
(b) expressed
(c) assumed
(d) voiced

Correct Answer: (a) derived

Solution:'Derived' means received from a source. The given sentence states that the greatest source of income in India is derived from agriculture and related industries. Hence, 'derived' is the most appropriate answer.

30. It's a challenge, as you yourself said, and men find it hard to turn ________ challenges. [SSC MTS 15/06/2023 (Afternoon)]

(a) up
(b) below
(c) down
(d) aside

Correct Answer: (c) down

Solution:The phrasal verb 'turn down' means to reject something. The given sentence states that it's a challenge, as you yourself said, and men find it hard to turn down challenges. Hence, 'down' is the most appropriate answer.