131)

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
With a lot of difficulty, he could _______ only two tickets for the train from Mumbai to Ranchi.

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

incur

B)

attain

C)

gain

D)

procure

132)

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
The prisoner was very upset and angry and there was _______ in her voice.

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

stillness

B)

thickness

C)

bitterness

D)

eagerness

133)

Direction: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
The air ______ has gone up significantly.

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

fare

B)

rent

C)

cost

D)

charge

134)

Direction: Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
In the past month, the price of oil has ______ several times.

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

fluctuated

B)

fumbled

C)

failed

D)

faltered

135)

Direction: Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
The government is making air bags ______ for front seat passengers in all cars.

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

compulsory

B)

suggested

C)

registered

D)

temporary

136)

Direction: Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
The mother monkey picked up her baby and climbed up the tree to ______.

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

safety

B)

ability

C)

cruelty

D)

agility

137)

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
Carbohydrates are so called because they ________ carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen.

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

consist

B)

codify

C)

contain

D)

cover

138)

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
As the Principal was busy, she ______ a senior teacher to attend the conference on her behalf.

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

Committed

B)

Declared

C)

Deputed

D)

Reserved

139)

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
Everything in the village was grown organically as the majority of the population indulged in farming for _____.

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

nourishment

B)

nutrition

C)

sustenance

D)

maintenance

140)

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
Doctors and nurses who are treating COVID-19 patients are finding it difficult ______ long working hours.

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

to carry on

B)

to service for

C)

to cope with

D)

for manage with