Instructions:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.Comprehension:
Environmental pollution is a global problem and (1)______ threat to human survival. The causes of pollution are quite (2)______ such as contamination of water, cutting of trees and forests, emission of toxic gases etc. Due to (3)______ factors, the flora and fauna are adversely affected. An awareness to protect the environment is everybody’s (4)______ duty and we should collectively come forward for
this noble campaign. Government is taking strong (5)______ to check the menace of pollution.
SSC CGL 2020181)Select the most appropriate option for blank No.5
measures
Measures(noun) = an action that is done for a special resason; a step planned as a means to an end. Enticement(noun) = lure; temptation; allure; attraction. Attempt(noun) = an act of trying to do something.
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank. Communication plays a (1)______ role in the overall development of man. It can be learnt by our (2)______ efforts. Today, success in our professional life depends on our (3)______ to read, write and speak well which results in effective communication. Barriers (4)______ communication hinder the communication process. It is very important to (5)______ these barriers so that the transmission of the message can be smooth.
182)Select the most appropriate option for blank No.1
vital
183)Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 2
conscious
184)Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 3
ability
185)Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 4
to
186)Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 5
overcome
Instructions:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Comprehension:
Agra's marble-marvel has such an overwhelming presence (1)______ other monuments in the town have been relegated (2) ______ oblivion. Amongst such 60 odd monuments in (3) ______ town, the Red Taj is the most (4) ______ and relatively well-preserved. The tomb in red sandstone was (5) ______ by Ann Hessing, widow of a Dutch officer, after his death in 1803.
SSC CGL 2020187)Select the correct option to fill in blank 1.
that
Such ...that is a correlative cojunction.
SSC CGL 2020188)Select the correct option to fill in blank 2.
to
Relegate(verb) = to put someone / something into a lower position.
SSC CGL 2020189)Select the correct option to fill in blank 3.
the
Here, town (Agra) has been particularised. Certainty is obvious. Hence, the town ... should be used.
SSC CGL 2020190)Select the correct option to fill in blank 4.
elegant
elegant = graceful and attractive in appearance.
efficient = potent; efficacious; competent; capable.
adequate = just good enough.