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 Pinnacle  Cloze Test 
 Q.366.  (a) commute (b) compute (c) communicate (d) calculate 
 Q.367.  (a) downward (b) outwards (c) upward (d) inward 
 SET -73. Q .(368 - 372) 
 Can  we  see  (368)______the  earth  is  a  globe?  Yes,  we  can,  when 
 we  watch  a  ship  that  sails  out  to  sea,  if  we  watch  closely,  we  see 
 that  the  ship  begins  to  (369)  __________  .The  bottom  of  the  ship 
 disappears  ?rst,  and  then  the  ship  seems  to  sink  lower  and 
 lower,  (370)____  we  can  only  see  the  top  of  the  ship,  and  then  we 
 see  nothing  at  all.  What  is  hiding  the  ship  from  us?  It  is  the  earth. 
 Stick  a  pin  most  of  the  way  into  an  orange,  and  (371)________ 
 turn  the  orange  away  from  you.  You  will  see  the  pin  disappear, 
 (372)_____ a ship does on the earth. 
 SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (4th shift) 
 Q.368.  (a) that        (b) clearly       (c) how        (d) where 
 Q.369.  (a) being disappeared  (b) disappear 
 (c) have disappeared  (d) having disappeared 
 Q.370.  (a) until            (b) after           (c) up to            (d) since 
 Q.371.  (a) accidently (b) reluctantly (c) accordingly (d) slowly 
 Q.372.  (a) the same  (b) alike            (c) unlike           (d) just as 
 Solutions :- 
 SET - 60 
 Sol.303.(c) Considered 
 The  given  sentence  is  in  passive  voice  and  ‘Singular  Subject  +  is 
 +  V 
 3 
 ’  is  the  correct  grammatical  structure  for  it.  The  subject 
 (human  life)  is  singular.  Hence,  ‘considered(V 
 3 
 )’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.304.(c) Awareness 
 ‘Awareness’  means  having  knowledge  or  consciousness  of 
 something.  The  given  passage  states  that  Human  life  is 
 considered  a  unique  blessing,  which  in  turn  depends  on  the 
 awareness  of  the  Self.  Hence,  ‘awareness’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.305.(a) Since 
 ‘Since’  is  used  as  a  conjunction  to  introduce  a  reason  or  cause. 
 Similarly,  in  the  given  sentence,  it  has  been  used  to  denote  the 
 reason  behind  our  mind  wandering  wherever  it  goes.  Hence, 
 ‘since’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.306.(a) As a result 
 The  phrase  ‘as  a  result’  is  used  to  indicate  the  outcome  of  a 
 particular  action.  The  given  passage  states  as  a  result  we  are 
 unable  to  develop  any  love  for  the  divine.  Hence,  ‘as  a  result’  is 
 the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.307.(d) Breaks into 
 The  phrase  ‘breaks  into’  means  divides  or  separates  into.  The 
 given  passage  states  that  religion  like  the  white  light  of  heavens 
 separates  into  multi-coloured  fragmentations  by  the  prisms  of 
 men. Hence, ‘breaks into’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 SET - 61 
 Sol.308.(c) the 
 We generally use de?nite article ‘the’ with single existing things. 
 The given passage states that the Sun is a star at the center of 
 the Solar System. Hence, ‘the’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.309.(a) cultures 
 ‘Culture’  means  collective  beliefs,  values,  customs,  traditions 
 shared  among  a  group  of  people.  The  given  passage  states  that 
 it’s  central  to  mythology  and  religion  in  cultures  around  the 
 world. Hence, ‘cultures’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.310.(b) source 
 ‘Source’  means  the  origin,  point  of  origin  of  something.  The 
 given  passage  states  that  It  is  by  far  the  most  important  source 
 of energy for life on Earth. Hence, ‘source’ is the most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.311.(b) as 
 ‘As...as’  is  a  comparative  structure  used  to  compare  two  things. 
 The  given  passage  states  that  It  is  about  a  hundred  times  as 
 wide as the Earth. Hence, ‘as’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.312.(d) existence 
 ‘Existence’  means  the  state  of  being  alive.  The  given  passage 
 states  that  If  there  were  no  sun,  many  things  wouldn't  occur  like 
 photosynthesis  or  the  presence  of  oxygen,  which  would  have 
 caused  no  existence  of  life.  Hence,  ‘existence’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 SET - 62 
 Sol.313.(d) Challenges 
 ‘Challenges’  means  di?cult  problems  or  obstacles.  The  given 
 passage  states  that  global  warming  is  one  of  the  biggest 
 environmental  challenges  faced  by  the  world  today.  Hence, 
 ‘challenges’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.314.(a) emission 
 ‘Emission’  means  the  release  of  gases  or  substances  into  the 
 atmosphere.  The  given  passage  states  that  the  primary  cause  of 
 global  warming  is  the  release  of  greenhouse  gases  such  as 
 carbon  dioxide  and  methane  into  the  atmosphere.  Hence, 
 ‘emission’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.315.(a) Negative 
 ‘Negative’  means  harmful  or  unfavourable  effects.  The  given 
 passage  states  that  the  negative  effects  of  global  warming  are 
 widespread  and  include  more  frequent  and  severe  weather 
 events,  rising  sea  levels  and  the  loss  of  biodiversity.  Hence, 
 ‘negative’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.316.(d) Policies 
 ‘Policy’  means  a  plan  of  action  implemented  by  a  government  or 
 company.  The  given  passage  states  that  many  governments  and 
 organisations  have  implemented  policies  to  reduce  greenhouse 
 gas emissions. Hence, ‘policies’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.317.(b) Mitigating 
 ‘Mitigating’  means  taking  actions  to  reduce  or  alleviate 
 something.  The  given  passage  states  that  individuals  can  also 
 play  a  role  in  reducing  global  warming  by  making  small  changes 
 to  their  daily  habits,  such  as  reducing  their  energy  consumption 
 and  driving  less.  Hence,  ‘mitigating’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 SET - 63 
 Sol.318.(c) Biggest states 
 “One  of  the  +  Superlative  degree  adjective(best,  worst,  etc)  + 
 Plural  Subject(states)”  is  grammatically  the  correct  structure  for 
 the given sentence. Hence, ‘biggest states’ is the most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.319.(a) Organise 
 ‘Modal  verbs’  are  auxiliary  verbs(also  called  helping  verbs)  like 
 can,  will,  could,  shall,  must,  would,  might,  and  should.  However, 
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 Pinnacle  Cloze Test 
 Q.366.  (a) commute (b) compute (c) communicate (d) calculate 
 Q.367.  (a) downward (b) outwards (c) upward (d) inward 
 SET -73. Q .(368 - 372) 
 Can  we  see  (368)______the  earth  is  a  globe?  Yes,  we  can,  when 
 we  watch  a  ship  that  sails  out  to  sea,  if  we  watch  closely,  we  see 
 that  the  ship  begins  to  (369)  __________  .The  bottom  of  the  ship 
 disappears  ?rst,  and  then  the  ship  seems  to  sink  lower  and 
 lower,  (370)____  we  can  only  see  the  top  of  the  ship,  and  then  we 
 see  nothing  at  all.  What  is  hiding  the  ship  from  us?  It  is  the  earth. 
 Stick  a  pin  most  of  the  way  into  an  orange,  and  (371)________ 
 turn  the  orange  away  from  you.  You  will  see  the  pin  disappear, 
 (372)_____ a ship does on the earth. 
 SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (4th shift) 
 Q.368.  (a) that        (b) clearly       (c) how        (d) where 
 Q.369.  (a) being disappeared  (b) disappear 
 (c) have disappeared  (d) having disappeared 
 Q.370.  (a) until            (b) after           (c) up to            (d) since 
 Q.371.  (a) accidently (b) reluctantly (c) accordingly (d) slowly 
 Q.372.  (a) the same  (b) alike            (c) unlike           (d) just as 
 Solutions :- 
 SET - 60 
 Sol.303.(c) Considered 
 The  given  sentence  is  in  passive  voice  and  ‘Singular  Subject  +  is 
 +  V 
 3 
 ’  is  the  correct  grammatical  structure  for  it.  The  subject 
 (human  life)  is  singular.  Hence,  ‘considered(V 
 3 
 )’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.304.(c) Awareness 
 ‘Awareness’  means  having  knowledge  or  consciousness  of 
 something.  The  given  passage  states  that  Human  life  is 
 considered  a  unique  blessing,  which  in  turn  depends  on  the 
 awareness  of  the  Self.  Hence,  ‘awareness’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.305.(a) Since 
 ‘Since’  is  used  as  a  conjunction  to  introduce  a  reason  or  cause. 
 Similarly,  in  the  given  sentence,  it  has  been  used  to  denote  the 
 reason  behind  our  mind  wandering  wherever  it  goes.  Hence, 
 ‘since’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.306.(a) As a result 
 The  phrase  ‘as  a  result’  is  used  to  indicate  the  outcome  of  a 
 particular  action.  The  given  passage  states  as  a  result  we  are 
 unable  to  develop  any  love  for  the  divine.  Hence,  ‘as  a  result’  is 
 the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.307.(d) Breaks into 
 The  phrase  ‘breaks  into’  means  divides  or  separates  into.  The 
 given  passage  states  that  religion  like  the  white  light  of  heavens 
 separates  into  multi-coloured  fragmentations  by  the  prisms  of 
 men. Hence, ‘breaks into’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 SET - 61 
 Sol.308.(c) the 
 We generally use de?nite article ‘the’ with single existing things. 
 The given passage states that the Sun is a star at the center of 
 the Solar System. Hence, ‘the’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.309.(a) cultures 
 ‘Culture’  means  collective  beliefs,  values,  customs,  traditions 
 shared  among  a  group  of  people.  The  given  passage  states  that 
 it’s  central  to  mythology  and  religion  in  cultures  around  the 
 world. Hence, ‘cultures’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.310.(b) source 
 ‘Source’  means  the  origin,  point  of  origin  of  something.  The 
 given  passage  states  that  It  is  by  far  the  most  important  source 
 of energy for life on Earth. Hence, ‘source’ is the most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.311.(b) as 
 ‘As...as’  is  a  comparative  structure  used  to  compare  two  things. 
 The  given  passage  states  that  It  is  about  a  hundred  times  as 
 wide as the Earth. Hence, ‘as’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.312.(d) existence 
 ‘Existence’  means  the  state  of  being  alive.  The  given  passage 
 states  that  If  there  were  no  sun,  many  things  wouldn't  occur  like 
 photosynthesis  or  the  presence  of  oxygen,  which  would  have 
 caused  no  existence  of  life.  Hence,  ‘existence’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 SET - 62 
 Sol.313.(d) Challenges 
 ‘Challenges’  means  di?cult  problems  or  obstacles.  The  given 
 passage  states  that  global  warming  is  one  of  the  biggest 
 environmental  challenges  faced  by  the  world  today.  Hence, 
 ‘challenges’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.314.(a) emission 
 ‘Emission’  means  the  release  of  gases  or  substances  into  the 
 atmosphere.  The  given  passage  states  that  the  primary  cause  of 
 global  warming  is  the  release  of  greenhouse  gases  such  as 
 carbon  dioxide  and  methane  into  the  atmosphere.  Hence, 
 ‘emission’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.315.(a) Negative 
 ‘Negative’  means  harmful  or  unfavourable  effects.  The  given 
 passage  states  that  the  negative  effects  of  global  warming  are 
 widespread  and  include  more  frequent  and  severe  weather 
 events,  rising  sea  levels  and  the  loss  of  biodiversity.  Hence, 
 ‘negative’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.316.(d) Policies 
 ‘Policy’  means  a  plan  of  action  implemented  by  a  government  or 
 company.  The  given  passage  states  that  many  governments  and 
 organisations  have  implemented  policies  to  reduce  greenhouse 
 gas emissions. Hence, ‘policies’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.317.(b) Mitigating 
 ‘Mitigating’  means  taking  actions  to  reduce  or  alleviate 
 something.  The  given  passage  states  that  individuals  can  also 
 play  a  role  in  reducing  global  warming  by  making  small  changes 
 to  their  daily  habits,  such  as  reducing  their  energy  consumption 
 and  driving  less.  Hence,  ‘mitigating’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 SET - 63 
 Sol.318.(c) Biggest states 
 “One  of  the  +  Superlative  degree  adjective(best,  worst,  etc)  + 
 Plural  Subject(states)”  is  grammatically  the  correct  structure  for 
 the given sentence. Hence, ‘biggest states’ is the most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.319.(a) Organise 
 ‘Modal  verbs’  are  auxiliary  verbs(also  called  helping  verbs)  like 
 can,  will,  could,  shall,  must,  would,  might,  and  should.  However, 
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 Pinnacle  Cloze Test 
 after  a  modal  verb,  we  generally  use  the  ?rst  form  of  the  verb 
 (V 
 1 
 ). Hence, ‘organise(V 
 1 
 )’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.320.(d) Strengthening 
 ‘Strengthening’  means  making  something  stronger.  The  given 
 passage  states  that  ‘Jal  Bharo'  indicates  strengthening  the 
 vision  of  'Jal  Shakti'.  Hence,  ‘strengthening’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.321.(c) Immense 
 ‘Immense’  means  extremely  large  or  great,  especially  in  size  or 
 degree.  The  given  passage  states  that  this  ceremony 
 symbolises  the  extremely  great  importance  of  water 
 conservation. Hence, ‘immense’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.322.(a) Laudable 
 ‘Laudable’  means  deserving  to  be  praised  or  admired.  The  given 
 passage  states  that  It  is  an  initiative  which  really  deserves  to  be 
 praised. Hence, ‘laudable’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 SET - 64 
 Sol.323.(a) A 
 Article  ‘A’  is  used  before  the  words  starting  from  a  consonant 
 sound  -  (a  conversation,  a  story).  Similarly,  the  word  ‘very’  starts 
 with  a  consonant  sound.  Hence,  ‘a’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.324.(d) Consists 
 ‘Consists’  means  to  be  composed  or  made  up  of  something.  The 
 given  passage  states  that  the  area  consists  of  miles  of  rolling 
 grassland,  on  which  you  can  ?nd  thorny  bushes  and  rocky  hills. 
 Hence, ‘consists’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.325.(a) On 
 ‘On  which’  is  a  relative  pronoun  phrase  that  is  used  to  indicate 
 the  location  or  position  of  something.  The  given  passage  states 
 that  the  people  move  from  one  place  to  another  according  to  the 
 seasons,  looking  for  grasses  and  other  plants  on  which  their 
 cattle can graze. Hence, ‘on’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.326.(d) Few 
 'A  few'  is  used  to  refer  to  a  small  number  of  countable  objects  or 
 people.  The  given  passage  states  where  a  few  families  live  for  a 
 few  weeks  or  months.  Hence,  ‘few’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.327.(d) Belongings 
 ‘Belongings’  means  personal  items  or  things  that  someone 
 owns.  The  given  passage  states  that  they  move  on  again,  taking 
 their  few  belongings  with  them.  Hence,  ‘belongings’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 SET - 65 
 Sol.328.(b) Foundation 
 ‘Foundation’  means  the  base  for  something.  The  given  passage 
 states  that  this  is  the  foundation  for  images.  Hence,  ‘foundation’ 
 is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.329.(d) Surface 
 ‘Surface’ means the outer layer or top layer of something. The 
 given  passage  states  that  it  is  necessary  to  focus  the  scattered 
 light  at  the  retina's  surface.  Hence,  ‘surface’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.330.(b) Together 
 ‘Together’  means  with  cooperation.  The  given  passage  states 
 that  the  image  is  focused  on  the  retina  by  the  lens  and  cornea 
 working  together.  Hence,  ‘together’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.331.(d) Eliminating 
 ‘Eliminating’  means  completely  removing  or  getting  rid  of 
 something.  The  given  passage  states  that  this  corneal  tissue  is 
 amazing  because  it  heals  and  rebonds  immediately,  eliminating 
 the  need  for  stitches.  Hence,  ‘eliminating’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.332.(c) Small 
 ‘Micron’  is  a  very  small  unit  of  length  measurement.  The  given 
 passage  states  that  a  laser  beam  is  sharply  focused  to  make 
 precise  cuts  as  small  as  a  quarter  micron  in  length.  Hence, 
 ‘small’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 SET - 66 
 Sol.333.(d) Depend 
 The  given  passage  states  that  we  need  the  energy  to  move  and 
 we  depend  on  oil  for  it.  Hence,  ‘depend’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.334.(d) Will 
 The  modal  ‘will’  is  used  to  talk  about  things  that  are  very  likely  to 
 happen  in  the  future.  Similarly,  the  given  passage  states  the 
 likely  outcome  of  not  having  oil.  Hence,  ‘will’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.335.(a) Consume 
 ‘Consume’  means  to  use  something  such  as  fuel,  energy  or  time. 
 The  given  passage  states  that  every  day  we  consume  70  million 
 barrels of oil. Hence, ‘consume’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.336.(b) Was founded 
 The  given  sentence  in  the  passage  is  an  example  of  the  passive 
 voice  of  Simple  Past  Tense  and  the  subject  (Total)  is  singular. 
 ‘Singular  Sub  +  was  +  V 
 3 
 ’  is  the  correct  grammatical  structure  for 
 this  sentence.  Hence,  ‘was  founded(V 
 3 
 )’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.337.(a) Merged 
 ‘Merge’  means  to  combine  with  another  company  to  form  a  large 
 unit.  The  given  passage  states  that  Total  merged  with  its  main 
 French  competitor,  Elf  Aquatine.  Hence,  ‘merged’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 SET - 67 
 Sol.338.(c) Impart 
 ‘Impart’  means  to  provide  knowledge  to  someone.  The  given 
 passage  states  that  the  Digital  Saksharta  Abhiyan  (DISHA)  or 
 National  Digital  Literacy  Mission  (NDLM)  Scheme  has  been 
 formulated  to  impart  IT  training  to  52.5  lakh  persons.  Hence, 
 ‘impart’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.339.(d) Across 
 The  phrase  "across  the  country"  means  throughout  the  entire 
 country,  covering  all  regions  and  areas.  The  given  passage  talks 
 about  ASHA  workers  and  authorised  ration  dealers  in  all  the 
 States/UTs across the country. Hence, ‘across’ is the most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.340.(d) Trained 
 ‘Trained’  means  to  provide  education  or  instruction  in  a  speci?c 
 skill  or  ?eld.  The  given  passage  states  that  the  non-IT  literate 
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 Pinnacle  Cloze Test 
 Q.366.  (a) commute (b) compute (c) communicate (d) calculate 
 Q.367.  (a) downward (b) outwards (c) upward (d) inward 
 SET -73. Q .(368 - 372) 
 Can  we  see  (368)______the  earth  is  a  globe?  Yes,  we  can,  when 
 we  watch  a  ship  that  sails  out  to  sea,  if  we  watch  closely,  we  see 
 that  the  ship  begins  to  (369)  __________  .The  bottom  of  the  ship 
 disappears  ?rst,  and  then  the  ship  seems  to  sink  lower  and 
 lower,  (370)____  we  can  only  see  the  top  of  the  ship,  and  then  we 
 see  nothing  at  all.  What  is  hiding  the  ship  from  us?  It  is  the  earth. 
 Stick  a  pin  most  of  the  way  into  an  orange,  and  (371)________ 
 turn  the  orange  away  from  you.  You  will  see  the  pin  disappear, 
 (372)_____ a ship does on the earth. 
 SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (4th shift) 
 Q.368.  (a) that        (b) clearly       (c) how        (d) where 
 Q.369.  (a) being disappeared  (b) disappear 
 (c) have disappeared  (d) having disappeared 
 Q.370.  (a) until            (b) after           (c) up to            (d) since 
 Q.371.  (a) accidently (b) reluctantly (c) accordingly (d) slowly 
 Q.372.  (a) the same  (b) alike            (c) unlike           (d) just as 
 Solutions :- 
 SET - 60 
 Sol.303.(c) Considered 
 The  given  sentence  is  in  passive  voice  and  ‘Singular  Subject  +  is 
 +  V 
 3 
 ’  is  the  correct  grammatical  structure  for  it.  The  subject 
 (human  life)  is  singular.  Hence,  ‘considered(V 
 3 
 )’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.304.(c) Awareness 
 ‘Awareness’  means  having  knowledge  or  consciousness  of 
 something.  The  given  passage  states  that  Human  life  is 
 considered  a  unique  blessing,  which  in  turn  depends  on  the 
 awareness  of  the  Self.  Hence,  ‘awareness’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.305.(a) Since 
 ‘Since’  is  used  as  a  conjunction  to  introduce  a  reason  or  cause. 
 Similarly,  in  the  given  sentence,  it  has  been  used  to  denote  the 
 reason  behind  our  mind  wandering  wherever  it  goes.  Hence, 
 ‘since’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.306.(a) As a result 
 The  phrase  ‘as  a  result’  is  used  to  indicate  the  outcome  of  a 
 particular  action.  The  given  passage  states  as  a  result  we  are 
 unable  to  develop  any  love  for  the  divine.  Hence,  ‘as  a  result’  is 
 the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.307.(d) Breaks into 
 The  phrase  ‘breaks  into’  means  divides  or  separates  into.  The 
 given  passage  states  that  religion  like  the  white  light  of  heavens 
 separates  into  multi-coloured  fragmentations  by  the  prisms  of 
 men. Hence, ‘breaks into’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 SET - 61 
 Sol.308.(c) the 
 We generally use de?nite article ‘the’ with single existing things. 
 The given passage states that the Sun is a star at the center of 
 the Solar System. Hence, ‘the’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.309.(a) cultures 
 ‘Culture’  means  collective  beliefs,  values,  customs,  traditions 
 shared  among  a  group  of  people.  The  given  passage  states  that 
 it’s  central  to  mythology  and  religion  in  cultures  around  the 
 world. Hence, ‘cultures’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.310.(b) source 
 ‘Source’  means  the  origin,  point  of  origin  of  something.  The 
 given  passage  states  that  It  is  by  far  the  most  important  source 
 of energy for life on Earth. Hence, ‘source’ is the most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.311.(b) as 
 ‘As...as’  is  a  comparative  structure  used  to  compare  two  things. 
 The  given  passage  states  that  It  is  about  a  hundred  times  as 
 wide as the Earth. Hence, ‘as’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.312.(d) existence 
 ‘Existence’  means  the  state  of  being  alive.  The  given  passage 
 states  that  If  there  were  no  sun,  many  things  wouldn't  occur  like 
 photosynthesis  or  the  presence  of  oxygen,  which  would  have 
 caused  no  existence  of  life.  Hence,  ‘existence’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 SET - 62 
 Sol.313.(d) Challenges 
 ‘Challenges’  means  di?cult  problems  or  obstacles.  The  given 
 passage  states  that  global  warming  is  one  of  the  biggest 
 environmental  challenges  faced  by  the  world  today.  Hence, 
 ‘challenges’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.314.(a) emission 
 ‘Emission’  means  the  release  of  gases  or  substances  into  the 
 atmosphere.  The  given  passage  states  that  the  primary  cause  of 
 global  warming  is  the  release  of  greenhouse  gases  such  as 
 carbon  dioxide  and  methane  into  the  atmosphere.  Hence, 
 ‘emission’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.315.(a) Negative 
 ‘Negative’  means  harmful  or  unfavourable  effects.  The  given 
 passage  states  that  the  negative  effects  of  global  warming  are 
 widespread  and  include  more  frequent  and  severe  weather 
 events,  rising  sea  levels  and  the  loss  of  biodiversity.  Hence, 
 ‘negative’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.316.(d) Policies 
 ‘Policy’  means  a  plan  of  action  implemented  by  a  government  or 
 company.  The  given  passage  states  that  many  governments  and 
 organisations  have  implemented  policies  to  reduce  greenhouse 
 gas emissions. Hence, ‘policies’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.317.(b) Mitigating 
 ‘Mitigating’  means  taking  actions  to  reduce  or  alleviate 
 something.  The  given  passage  states  that  individuals  can  also 
 play  a  role  in  reducing  global  warming  by  making  small  changes 
 to  their  daily  habits,  such  as  reducing  their  energy  consumption 
 and  driving  less.  Hence,  ‘mitigating’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
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 Sol.318.(c) Biggest states 
 “One  of  the  +  Superlative  degree  adjective(best,  worst,  etc)  + 
 Plural  Subject(states)”  is  grammatically  the  correct  structure  for 
 the given sentence. Hence, ‘biggest states’ is the most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.319.(a) Organise 
 ‘Modal  verbs’  are  auxiliary  verbs(also  called  helping  verbs)  like 
 can,  will,  could,  shall,  must,  would,  might,  and  should.  However, 
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 after  a  modal  verb,  we  generally  use  the  ?rst  form  of  the  verb 
 (V 
 1 
 ). Hence, ‘organise(V 
 1 
 )’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.320.(d) Strengthening 
 ‘Strengthening’  means  making  something  stronger.  The  given 
 passage  states  that  ‘Jal  Bharo'  indicates  strengthening  the 
 vision  of  'Jal  Shakti'.  Hence,  ‘strengthening’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.321.(c) Immense 
 ‘Immense’  means  extremely  large  or  great,  especially  in  size  or 
 degree.  The  given  passage  states  that  this  ceremony 
 symbolises  the  extremely  great  importance  of  water 
 conservation. Hence, ‘immense’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.322.(a) Laudable 
 ‘Laudable’  means  deserving  to  be  praised  or  admired.  The  given 
 passage  states  that  It  is  an  initiative  which  really  deserves  to  be 
 praised. Hence, ‘laudable’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 SET - 64 
 Sol.323.(a) A 
 Article  ‘A’  is  used  before  the  words  starting  from  a  consonant 
 sound  -  (a  conversation,  a  story).  Similarly,  the  word  ‘very’  starts 
 with  a  consonant  sound.  Hence,  ‘a’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.324.(d) Consists 
 ‘Consists’  means  to  be  composed  or  made  up  of  something.  The 
 given  passage  states  that  the  area  consists  of  miles  of  rolling 
 grassland,  on  which  you  can  ?nd  thorny  bushes  and  rocky  hills. 
 Hence, ‘consists’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.325.(a) On 
 ‘On  which’  is  a  relative  pronoun  phrase  that  is  used  to  indicate 
 the  location  or  position  of  something.  The  given  passage  states 
 that  the  people  move  from  one  place  to  another  according  to  the 
 seasons,  looking  for  grasses  and  other  plants  on  which  their 
 cattle can graze. Hence, ‘on’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.326.(d) Few 
 'A  few'  is  used  to  refer  to  a  small  number  of  countable  objects  or 
 people.  The  given  passage  states  where  a  few  families  live  for  a 
 few  weeks  or  months.  Hence,  ‘few’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.327.(d) Belongings 
 ‘Belongings’  means  personal  items  or  things  that  someone 
 owns.  The  given  passage  states  that  they  move  on  again,  taking 
 their  few  belongings  with  them.  Hence,  ‘belongings’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
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 Sol.328.(b) Foundation 
 ‘Foundation’  means  the  base  for  something.  The  given  passage 
 states  that  this  is  the  foundation  for  images.  Hence,  ‘foundation’ 
 is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.329.(d) Surface 
 ‘Surface’ means the outer layer or top layer of something. The 
 given  passage  states  that  it  is  necessary  to  focus  the  scattered 
 light  at  the  retina's  surface.  Hence,  ‘surface’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.330.(b) Together 
 ‘Together’  means  with  cooperation.  The  given  passage  states 
 that  the  image  is  focused  on  the  retina  by  the  lens  and  cornea 
 working  together.  Hence,  ‘together’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.331.(d) Eliminating 
 ‘Eliminating’  means  completely  removing  or  getting  rid  of 
 something.  The  given  passage  states  that  this  corneal  tissue  is 
 amazing  because  it  heals  and  rebonds  immediately,  eliminating 
 the  need  for  stitches.  Hence,  ‘eliminating’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.332.(c) Small 
 ‘Micron’  is  a  very  small  unit  of  length  measurement.  The  given 
 passage  states  that  a  laser  beam  is  sharply  focused  to  make 
 precise  cuts  as  small  as  a  quarter  micron  in  length.  Hence, 
 ‘small’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 SET - 66 
 Sol.333.(d) Depend 
 The  given  passage  states  that  we  need  the  energy  to  move  and 
 we  depend  on  oil  for  it.  Hence,  ‘depend’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.334.(d) Will 
 The  modal  ‘will’  is  used  to  talk  about  things  that  are  very  likely  to 
 happen  in  the  future.  Similarly,  the  given  passage  states  the 
 likely  outcome  of  not  having  oil.  Hence,  ‘will’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.335.(a) Consume 
 ‘Consume’  means  to  use  something  such  as  fuel,  energy  or  time. 
 The  given  passage  states  that  every  day  we  consume  70  million 
 barrels of oil. Hence, ‘consume’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.336.(b) Was founded 
 The  given  sentence  in  the  passage  is  an  example  of  the  passive 
 voice  of  Simple  Past  Tense  and  the  subject  (Total)  is  singular. 
 ‘Singular  Sub  +  was  +  V 
 3 
 ’  is  the  correct  grammatical  structure  for 
 this  sentence.  Hence,  ‘was  founded(V 
 3 
 )’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.337.(a) Merged 
 ‘Merge’  means  to  combine  with  another  company  to  form  a  large 
 unit.  The  given  passage  states  that  Total  merged  with  its  main 
 French  competitor,  Elf  Aquatine.  Hence,  ‘merged’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
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 Sol.338.(c) Impart 
 ‘Impart’  means  to  provide  knowledge  to  someone.  The  given 
 passage  states  that  the  Digital  Saksharta  Abhiyan  (DISHA)  or 
 National  Digital  Literacy  Mission  (NDLM)  Scheme  has  been 
 formulated  to  impart  IT  training  to  52.5  lakh  persons.  Hence, 
 ‘impart’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.339.(d) Across 
 The  phrase  "across  the  country"  means  throughout  the  entire 
 country,  covering  all  regions  and  areas.  The  given  passage  talks 
 about  ASHA  workers  and  authorised  ration  dealers  in  all  the 
 States/UTs across the country. Hence, ‘across’ is the most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.340.(d) Trained 
 ‘Trained’  means  to  provide  education  or  instruction  in  a  speci?c 
 skill  or  ?eld.  The  given  passage  states  that  the  non-IT  literate 
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 citizens  are  trained  to  become  IT  literate.  Hence,  ‘trained’  is  the 
 most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.341.(c) Enable 
 ‘Enable’  means  to  make  something  possible.  The  given  passage 
 states  that  the  non-IT  literate  citizens  are  trained  to  become  IT 
 literate  so  as  to  enable  them  to  actively  and  effectively 
 participate  in  the  democratic  and  developmental  process.  Hence 
 ‘enable’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.342.(b) Enhance 
 ‘Enhance’ means to improve, increase, or intensify the quality, 
 value, or effectiveness of something. The given passage states 
 that  it  also  enhances  their  livelihood.  Hence,  ‘enhance’  is  the 
 most appropriate answer. 
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 Sol.343.(a) Steadily 
 ‘Steadily’  means  in  a  stable  and  consistent  manner.  The  given 
 passage states that I went on steadily trying to 
 ?nd  out  how  to  write  novels.  Hence,  ‘steadily’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.344.(c) Much 
 ‘Much’  is  an  adjective  used  to  indicate  a  large  amount  or  degree. 
 The  given  passage  states  that  I  wrote  two  or  three  novels 
 without  feeling  that  I  had  made  much  progress.  Hence,  ‘much’  is 
 the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.345.(d) Control 
 ‘Control’  means  the  ability  to  manage  something.  The  given 
 passage  states  that  it  was  not  until  I  wrote  'Ethan  Frome'  that  I 
 suddenly  felt  the  artisan's  full  control  of  his  implements.  Hence, 
 ‘control’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.346.(b) Severely 
 ‘Severely’  means  in  a  very  harsh,  strict,  or  intense  manner.  The 
 given  passage  states  that  I  was  severely  criticized  by  the 
 reviewers. Hence, ‘severly’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.347.(d) Alternative 
 ‘Alternative’  means  an  option  or  choice  that  is  different  from  the 
 usual  or  commonly  chosen  one.  The  given  passage  states  that  I 
 had  pondered  long  on  this  structure,  had  felt  its  peculiar 
 di?culties, and possible awkwardness, but could think of no 
 alternative. Hence, ‘alternative’ is the most appropriate answer. 
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 Sol.348.(c) emerge 
 ‘Emerge’  means  come  forth,  appear,  or  become  visible.  The 
 given  passage  states  that  but  seeing  it  emerge  from  machines 
 would  shock  her.  Hence,  ‘emerge’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.349.(c) operate 
 ‘Operate’  means  function,  work,  or  perform  a  task  or  action.  The 
 given  passage  states  that  they  typically  operate  around  the 
 clock. Hence, ‘operate’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.350.(a) proposed 
 ‘Proposed’  means  suggested  or  put  forward  for  consideration. 
 The  given  passage  states  that  although  the  ATM  concept  was 
 ?rst  proposed  in  1968,  a  functional  prototype  was  constructed  in 
 1969. Hence, ‘proposed’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.351.(d) across 
 ‘Across’  means  extending  from  one  side  to  the  other  side  of 
 something.  The  given  passage  states  that  many  of  these 
 terminals  are  connected  to  this  host  processor,  which  is  spread 
 out  across  the  city  or  country.  Hence,  ‘across’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.352.(a) depending 
 ‘Depending’  means  relying  on  or  in?uenced  by  certain  conditions 
 or  factors.  The  given  passage  states  that  The  host  processor 
 connects  to  the  ATMs  via  either  a  dial-up  or  leased  line 
 connection,  depending  on  the  bank  and  the  number  of 
 customers  it  serves.  Hence,  ‘depending’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
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 Sol.353.(c) Detrimental 
 ‘Detrimental’  means  harmful  or  damaging.  The  given  passage 
 states  that  social  media  can  have  harmful  effects  on  mental 
 health,  with  studies  suggesting  that  excessive  use  can  lead  to 
 feelings  of  anxiety,  depression,  and  loneliness.  Hence, 
 ‘detrimental’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.354.(c) Rules 
 ‘Rules’  means  speci?c  guidelines  or  instructions.  The  given 
 passage  states  that  experts  recommend  setting  rules  for  the 
 use  of  social  media  to  combat  these  negative  effects.  Hence, 
 ‘rules’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.355.(d) Interacting 
 ‘Interact’  means  to  engage  or  communicate  with  others.  The 
 given  passage  states  that  other  strategies  include 
 communicating  with  friends  and  family  in  person,  engaging  in 
 hobbies  or  physical  activity.  Hence,  ‘interacting’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.356.(d) Guidance 
 ‘Guidance’  means  advice  or  direction  provided  to  help  make 
 decisions.  The  given  passage  states  that  other  strategies 
 include  interacting  with  friends  and  family  in  person,  engaging  in 
 hobbies  or  physical  activity,  seeking  professional  guidance  if 
 necessary. Hence, ‘guidance’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.357.(b) Cognizant 
 ‘Cognizant’ means being aware or conscious of something. The 
 given  passage  states  that  it's  important  to  be  aware  of  its 
 possible  disadvantages  and  take  steps  to  use  it  in  a  healthy  and 
 balanced  way.  Hence,  ‘cognizant’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
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 Sol.358.(b) Nutrients 
 ‘Nutrients’  means  substances  that  provide  nourishment  and 
 support  for  growth.  The  given  passage  states  that  they  didn't 
 know  how  plants  got  the  nutrients  they  needed.  Hence, 
 ‘nutrients’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.359.(c) Flourish 
 ‘Flourish’  means  to  grow  or  develop  in  a  healthy  and  quick  way. 
 The  given  passage  states  that  it  wasn't  long  before  people 
 began  to  notice  that  the  grass,  bushes  and  shrubs  there  were 
 beginning  to  ?ourish.  Hence,  ‘?ourish’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.360.(c) Derived 
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 Q.366.  (a) commute (b) compute (c) communicate (d) calculate 
 Q.367.  (a) downward (b) outwards (c) upward (d) inward 
 SET -73. Q .(368 - 372) 
 Can  we  see  (368)______the  earth  is  a  globe?  Yes,  we  can,  when 
 we  watch  a  ship  that  sails  out  to  sea,  if  we  watch  closely,  we  see 
 that  the  ship  begins  to  (369)  __________  .The  bottom  of  the  ship 
 disappears  ?rst,  and  then  the  ship  seems  to  sink  lower  and 
 lower,  (370)____  we  can  only  see  the  top  of  the  ship,  and  then  we 
 see  nothing  at  all.  What  is  hiding  the  ship  from  us?  It  is  the  earth. 
 Stick  a  pin  most  of  the  way  into  an  orange,  and  (371)________ 
 turn  the  orange  away  from  you.  You  will  see  the  pin  disappear, 
 (372)_____ a ship does on the earth. 
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 Q.368.  (a) that        (b) clearly       (c) how        (d) where 
 Q.369.  (a) being disappeared  (b) disappear 
 (c) have disappeared  (d) having disappeared 
 Q.370.  (a) until            (b) after           (c) up to            (d) since 
 Q.371.  (a) accidently (b) reluctantly (c) accordingly (d) slowly 
 Q.372.  (a) the same  (b) alike            (c) unlike           (d) just as 
 Solutions :- 
 SET - 60 
 Sol.303.(c) Considered 
 The  given  sentence  is  in  passive  voice  and  ‘Singular  Subject  +  is 
 +  V 
 3 
 ’  is  the  correct  grammatical  structure  for  it.  The  subject 
 (human  life)  is  singular.  Hence,  ‘considered(V 
 3 
 )’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.304.(c) Awareness 
 ‘Awareness’  means  having  knowledge  or  consciousness  of 
 something.  The  given  passage  states  that  Human  life  is 
 considered  a  unique  blessing,  which  in  turn  depends  on  the 
 awareness  of  the  Self.  Hence,  ‘awareness’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.305.(a) Since 
 ‘Since’  is  used  as  a  conjunction  to  introduce  a  reason  or  cause. 
 Similarly,  in  the  given  sentence,  it  has  been  used  to  denote  the 
 reason  behind  our  mind  wandering  wherever  it  goes.  Hence, 
 ‘since’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.306.(a) As a result 
 The  phrase  ‘as  a  result’  is  used  to  indicate  the  outcome  of  a 
 particular  action.  The  given  passage  states  as  a  result  we  are 
 unable  to  develop  any  love  for  the  divine.  Hence,  ‘as  a  result’  is 
 the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.307.(d) Breaks into 
 The  phrase  ‘breaks  into’  means  divides  or  separates  into.  The 
 given  passage  states  that  religion  like  the  white  light  of  heavens 
 separates  into  multi-coloured  fragmentations  by  the  prisms  of 
 men. Hence, ‘breaks into’ is the most appropriate answer. 
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 Sol.308.(c) the 
 We generally use de?nite article ‘the’ with single existing things. 
 The given passage states that the Sun is a star at the center of 
 the Solar System. Hence, ‘the’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.309.(a) cultures 
 ‘Culture’  means  collective  beliefs,  values,  customs,  traditions 
 shared  among  a  group  of  people.  The  given  passage  states  that 
 it’s  central  to  mythology  and  religion  in  cultures  around  the 
 world. Hence, ‘cultures’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.310.(b) source 
 ‘Source’  means  the  origin,  point  of  origin  of  something.  The 
 given  passage  states  that  It  is  by  far  the  most  important  source 
 of energy for life on Earth. Hence, ‘source’ is the most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.311.(b) as 
 ‘As...as’  is  a  comparative  structure  used  to  compare  two  things. 
 The  given  passage  states  that  It  is  about  a  hundred  times  as 
 wide as the Earth. Hence, ‘as’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.312.(d) existence 
 ‘Existence’  means  the  state  of  being  alive.  The  given  passage 
 states  that  If  there  were  no  sun,  many  things  wouldn't  occur  like 
 photosynthesis  or  the  presence  of  oxygen,  which  would  have 
 caused  no  existence  of  life.  Hence,  ‘existence’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
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 Sol.313.(d) Challenges 
 ‘Challenges’  means  di?cult  problems  or  obstacles.  The  given 
 passage  states  that  global  warming  is  one  of  the  biggest 
 environmental  challenges  faced  by  the  world  today.  Hence, 
 ‘challenges’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.314.(a) emission 
 ‘Emission’  means  the  release  of  gases  or  substances  into  the 
 atmosphere.  The  given  passage  states  that  the  primary  cause  of 
 global  warming  is  the  release  of  greenhouse  gases  such  as 
 carbon  dioxide  and  methane  into  the  atmosphere.  Hence, 
 ‘emission’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.315.(a) Negative 
 ‘Negative’  means  harmful  or  unfavourable  effects.  The  given 
 passage  states  that  the  negative  effects  of  global  warming  are 
 widespread  and  include  more  frequent  and  severe  weather 
 events,  rising  sea  levels  and  the  loss  of  biodiversity.  Hence, 
 ‘negative’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.316.(d) Policies 
 ‘Policy’  means  a  plan  of  action  implemented  by  a  government  or 
 company.  The  given  passage  states  that  many  governments  and 
 organisations  have  implemented  policies  to  reduce  greenhouse 
 gas emissions. Hence, ‘policies’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.317.(b) Mitigating 
 ‘Mitigating’  means  taking  actions  to  reduce  or  alleviate 
 something.  The  given  passage  states  that  individuals  can  also 
 play  a  role  in  reducing  global  warming  by  making  small  changes 
 to  their  daily  habits,  such  as  reducing  their  energy  consumption 
 and  driving  less.  Hence,  ‘mitigating’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
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 Sol.318.(c) Biggest states 
 “One  of  the  +  Superlative  degree  adjective(best,  worst,  etc)  + 
 Plural  Subject(states)”  is  grammatically  the  correct  structure  for 
 the given sentence. Hence, ‘biggest states’ is the most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.319.(a) Organise 
 ‘Modal  verbs’  are  auxiliary  verbs(also  called  helping  verbs)  like 
 can,  will,  could,  shall,  must,  would,  might,  and  should.  However, 
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 after  a  modal  verb,  we  generally  use  the  ?rst  form  of  the  verb 
 (V 
 1 
 ). Hence, ‘organise(V 
 1 
 )’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.320.(d) Strengthening 
 ‘Strengthening’  means  making  something  stronger.  The  given 
 passage  states  that  ‘Jal  Bharo'  indicates  strengthening  the 
 vision  of  'Jal  Shakti'.  Hence,  ‘strengthening’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.321.(c) Immense 
 ‘Immense’  means  extremely  large  or  great,  especially  in  size  or 
 degree.  The  given  passage  states  that  this  ceremony 
 symbolises  the  extremely  great  importance  of  water 
 conservation. Hence, ‘immense’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.322.(a) Laudable 
 ‘Laudable’  means  deserving  to  be  praised  or  admired.  The  given 
 passage  states  that  It  is  an  initiative  which  really  deserves  to  be 
 praised. Hence, ‘laudable’ is the most appropriate answer. 
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 Sol.323.(a) A 
 Article  ‘A’  is  used  before  the  words  starting  from  a  consonant 
 sound  -  (a  conversation,  a  story).  Similarly,  the  word  ‘very’  starts 
 with  a  consonant  sound.  Hence,  ‘a’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.324.(d) Consists 
 ‘Consists’  means  to  be  composed  or  made  up  of  something.  The 
 given  passage  states  that  the  area  consists  of  miles  of  rolling 
 grassland,  on  which  you  can  ?nd  thorny  bushes  and  rocky  hills. 
 Hence, ‘consists’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.325.(a) On 
 ‘On  which’  is  a  relative  pronoun  phrase  that  is  used  to  indicate 
 the  location  or  position  of  something.  The  given  passage  states 
 that  the  people  move  from  one  place  to  another  according  to  the 
 seasons,  looking  for  grasses  and  other  plants  on  which  their 
 cattle can graze. Hence, ‘on’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.326.(d) Few 
 'A  few'  is  used  to  refer  to  a  small  number  of  countable  objects  or 
 people.  The  given  passage  states  where  a  few  families  live  for  a 
 few  weeks  or  months.  Hence,  ‘few’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.327.(d) Belongings 
 ‘Belongings’  means  personal  items  or  things  that  someone 
 owns.  The  given  passage  states  that  they  move  on  again,  taking 
 their  few  belongings  with  them.  Hence,  ‘belongings’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
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 Sol.328.(b) Foundation 
 ‘Foundation’  means  the  base  for  something.  The  given  passage 
 states  that  this  is  the  foundation  for  images.  Hence,  ‘foundation’ 
 is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.329.(d) Surface 
 ‘Surface’ means the outer layer or top layer of something. The 
 given  passage  states  that  it  is  necessary  to  focus  the  scattered 
 light  at  the  retina's  surface.  Hence,  ‘surface’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.330.(b) Together 
 ‘Together’  means  with  cooperation.  The  given  passage  states 
 that  the  image  is  focused  on  the  retina  by  the  lens  and  cornea 
 working  together.  Hence,  ‘together’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.331.(d) Eliminating 
 ‘Eliminating’  means  completely  removing  or  getting  rid  of 
 something.  The  given  passage  states  that  this  corneal  tissue  is 
 amazing  because  it  heals  and  rebonds  immediately,  eliminating 
 the  need  for  stitches.  Hence,  ‘eliminating’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.332.(c) Small 
 ‘Micron’  is  a  very  small  unit  of  length  measurement.  The  given 
 passage  states  that  a  laser  beam  is  sharply  focused  to  make 
 precise  cuts  as  small  as  a  quarter  micron  in  length.  Hence, 
 ‘small’ is the most appropriate answer. 
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 Sol.333.(d) Depend 
 The  given  passage  states  that  we  need  the  energy  to  move  and 
 we  depend  on  oil  for  it.  Hence,  ‘depend’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.334.(d) Will 
 The  modal  ‘will’  is  used  to  talk  about  things  that  are  very  likely  to 
 happen  in  the  future.  Similarly,  the  given  passage  states  the 
 likely  outcome  of  not  having  oil.  Hence,  ‘will’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.335.(a) Consume 
 ‘Consume’  means  to  use  something  such  as  fuel,  energy  or  time. 
 The  given  passage  states  that  every  day  we  consume  70  million 
 barrels of oil. Hence, ‘consume’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.336.(b) Was founded 
 The  given  sentence  in  the  passage  is  an  example  of  the  passive 
 voice  of  Simple  Past  Tense  and  the  subject  (Total)  is  singular. 
 ‘Singular  Sub  +  was  +  V 
 3 
 ’  is  the  correct  grammatical  structure  for 
 this  sentence.  Hence,  ‘was  founded(V 
 3 
 )’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.337.(a) Merged 
 ‘Merge’  means  to  combine  with  another  company  to  form  a  large 
 unit.  The  given  passage  states  that  Total  merged  with  its  main 
 French  competitor,  Elf  Aquatine.  Hence,  ‘merged’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
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 Sol.338.(c) Impart 
 ‘Impart’  means  to  provide  knowledge  to  someone.  The  given 
 passage  states  that  the  Digital  Saksharta  Abhiyan  (DISHA)  or 
 National  Digital  Literacy  Mission  (NDLM)  Scheme  has  been 
 formulated  to  impart  IT  training  to  52.5  lakh  persons.  Hence, 
 ‘impart’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.339.(d) Across 
 The  phrase  "across  the  country"  means  throughout  the  entire 
 country,  covering  all  regions  and  areas.  The  given  passage  talks 
 about  ASHA  workers  and  authorised  ration  dealers  in  all  the 
 States/UTs across the country. Hence, ‘across’ is the most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.340.(d) Trained 
 ‘Trained’  means  to  provide  education  or  instruction  in  a  speci?c 
 skill  or  ?eld.  The  given  passage  states  that  the  non-IT  literate 
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 citizens  are  trained  to  become  IT  literate.  Hence,  ‘trained’  is  the 
 most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.341.(c) Enable 
 ‘Enable’  means  to  make  something  possible.  The  given  passage 
 states  that  the  non-IT  literate  citizens  are  trained  to  become  IT 
 literate  so  as  to  enable  them  to  actively  and  effectively 
 participate  in  the  democratic  and  developmental  process.  Hence 
 ‘enable’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.342.(b) Enhance 
 ‘Enhance’ means to improve, increase, or intensify the quality, 
 value, or effectiveness of something. The given passage states 
 that  it  also  enhances  their  livelihood.  Hence,  ‘enhance’  is  the 
 most appropriate answer. 
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 Sol.343.(a) Steadily 
 ‘Steadily’  means  in  a  stable  and  consistent  manner.  The  given 
 passage states that I went on steadily trying to 
 ?nd  out  how  to  write  novels.  Hence,  ‘steadily’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.344.(c) Much 
 ‘Much’  is  an  adjective  used  to  indicate  a  large  amount  or  degree. 
 The  given  passage  states  that  I  wrote  two  or  three  novels 
 without  feeling  that  I  had  made  much  progress.  Hence,  ‘much’  is 
 the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.345.(d) Control 
 ‘Control’  means  the  ability  to  manage  something.  The  given 
 passage  states  that  it  was  not  until  I  wrote  'Ethan  Frome'  that  I 
 suddenly  felt  the  artisan's  full  control  of  his  implements.  Hence, 
 ‘control’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.346.(b) Severely 
 ‘Severely’  means  in  a  very  harsh,  strict,  or  intense  manner.  The 
 given  passage  states  that  I  was  severely  criticized  by  the 
 reviewers. Hence, ‘severly’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.347.(d) Alternative 
 ‘Alternative’  means  an  option  or  choice  that  is  different  from  the 
 usual  or  commonly  chosen  one.  The  given  passage  states  that  I 
 had  pondered  long  on  this  structure,  had  felt  its  peculiar 
 di?culties, and possible awkwardness, but could think of no 
 alternative. Hence, ‘alternative’ is the most appropriate answer. 
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 Sol.348.(c) emerge 
 ‘Emerge’  means  come  forth,  appear,  or  become  visible.  The 
 given  passage  states  that  but  seeing  it  emerge  from  machines 
 would  shock  her.  Hence,  ‘emerge’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.349.(c) operate 
 ‘Operate’  means  function,  work,  or  perform  a  task  or  action.  The 
 given  passage  states  that  they  typically  operate  around  the 
 clock. Hence, ‘operate’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.350.(a) proposed 
 ‘Proposed’  means  suggested  or  put  forward  for  consideration. 
 The  given  passage  states  that  although  the  ATM  concept  was 
 ?rst  proposed  in  1968,  a  functional  prototype  was  constructed  in 
 1969. Hence, ‘proposed’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.351.(d) across 
 ‘Across’  means  extending  from  one  side  to  the  other  side  of 
 something.  The  given  passage  states  that  many  of  these 
 terminals  are  connected  to  this  host  processor,  which  is  spread 
 out  across  the  city  or  country.  Hence,  ‘across’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.352.(a) depending 
 ‘Depending’  means  relying  on  or  in?uenced  by  certain  conditions 
 or  factors.  The  given  passage  states  that  The  host  processor 
 connects  to  the  ATMs  via  either  a  dial-up  or  leased  line 
 connection,  depending  on  the  bank  and  the  number  of 
 customers  it  serves.  Hence,  ‘depending’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 SET - 70 
 Sol.353.(c) Detrimental 
 ‘Detrimental’  means  harmful  or  damaging.  The  given  passage 
 states  that  social  media  can  have  harmful  effects  on  mental 
 health,  with  studies  suggesting  that  excessive  use  can  lead  to 
 feelings  of  anxiety,  depression,  and  loneliness.  Hence, 
 ‘detrimental’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.354.(c) Rules 
 ‘Rules’  means  speci?c  guidelines  or  instructions.  The  given 
 passage  states  that  experts  recommend  setting  rules  for  the 
 use  of  social  media  to  combat  these  negative  effects.  Hence, 
 ‘rules’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.355.(d) Interacting 
 ‘Interact’  means  to  engage  or  communicate  with  others.  The 
 given  passage  states  that  other  strategies  include 
 communicating  with  friends  and  family  in  person,  engaging  in 
 hobbies  or  physical  activity.  Hence,  ‘interacting’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.356.(d) Guidance 
 ‘Guidance’  means  advice  or  direction  provided  to  help  make 
 decisions.  The  given  passage  states  that  other  strategies 
 include  interacting  with  friends  and  family  in  person,  engaging  in 
 hobbies  or  physical  activity,  seeking  professional  guidance  if 
 necessary. Hence, ‘guidance’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.357.(b) Cognizant 
 ‘Cognizant’ means being aware or conscious of something. The 
 given  passage  states  that  it's  important  to  be  aware  of  its 
 possible  disadvantages  and  take  steps  to  use  it  in  a  healthy  and 
 balanced  way.  Hence,  ‘cognizant’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
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 Sol.358.(b) Nutrients 
 ‘Nutrients’  means  substances  that  provide  nourishment  and 
 support  for  growth.  The  given  passage  states  that  they  didn't 
 know  how  plants  got  the  nutrients  they  needed.  Hence, 
 ‘nutrients’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.359.(c) Flourish 
 ‘Flourish’  means  to  grow  or  develop  in  a  healthy  and  quick  way. 
 The  given  passage  states  that  it  wasn't  long  before  people 
 began  to  notice  that  the  grass,  bushes  and  shrubs  there  were 
 beginning  to  ?ourish.  Hence,  ‘?ourish’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.360.(c) Derived 
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 ‘Derived’  means  to  obtain  something  from  a  speci?ed 
 source.The  given  passage  states  that  manure  is  derived  from 
 animals  and  plants.  Hence,  ‘derived’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.361.(b) Substances 
 ‘Substances’  means  a  kind  of  material  or  matter.  The  given 
 passage  states  that  Commercial  fertilisers,  in  contrast  to 
 manure, are inorganic substances  that do not alter the structure 
 of the soil. Hence, ‘substance’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.362.(b) Harming 
 ‘Harming’  means  to  hurt  someone  or  damage  something.  The 
 given  passage  states  that  rainwater  could  wash  away  these 
 fertilisers,  or  they  could  end  up  harming  the  plants  instead, 
 costing  the  farmer  money.  Hence,  ‘harming’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
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 Sol.363.(c) Villages 
 The  given  passage  states  that  millions  of  people  left  the  villages 
 and  went  to  work  in  big  factories  in  cities  as  a  result  of  the 
 industrial  revolution.  Hence,  'villages'  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.364.(a) Greener 
 "Greener"  means  something  that  is  more  environmentally 
 friendly,  healthier,  often  in  comparison  to  existing  conditions. 
 The  given  passage  states  that  they  want  a  cleaner,  greener 
 environment. Hence, ‘greener’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.365.(a) Instead 
 ‘Instead’  means  in  place  of  or  as  an  alternative.  The  given 
 passage  states  that  instead,  there  are  more  jobs  in  service 
 industries  like  banking,  tourism  and  food  delivery.  Hence, 
 ‘instead’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.366.(a) Commute 
 The  verb  ‘Commute’  means  travelling  regularly  between  home 
 and  work  or  a  speci?c  destination.  The  given  sentence  states 
 that  modern  transport  and  communications  have  made  it  easier 
 for  people  to  commute  to  work  or  even  work  from  home.  Hence, 
 ‘commute’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.367.(b) Outwards 
 ‘Outwards’ means moving away from the centre or inward 
 direction.  The  given  passage  states  that  the  result  of  this 
 revolution  in  the  21st  century  will  be  'spread  cities'  -  cities  are 
 growing  fast,  but  outwards.  Hence,  ‘outwards’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
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 Sol.368.(a) That 
 ‘That’  is  used  to  introduce  a  clause  that  provides  additional 
 information.  The  given  passage  states  that  Can  we  see  that  the 
 earth is a globe? Hence, ‘that’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.369.(b) Disappear 
 ‘Disappear’  means  something  that  cannot  be  seen  anymore.  The 
 given  passage  states  when  we  watch  a  ship  that  sails  out  to  sea, 
 we  see  that  the  ship  begins  to  disappear.  Hence,  ‘disappear’  is 
 the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.370.(a) Until 
 ‘Until’  is  used  to  indicate  the  time  up  to  which  an  action  or  event 
 is  expected  to  happen  or  continue.  The  given  passage  states 
 that  the  bottom  of  the  ship  disappears  ?rst,  and  then  the  ship 
 seems  to  sink  lower  and  lower,  until  we  can  only  see  the  top  of 
 the  ship,  and  then  we  see  nothing  at  all.  Hence,  ‘until’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.371.(d) Slowly 
 The  given  passage  states  that  Stick  a  pin  most  of  the  way  into 
 an  orange,  and  slowly  turn  the  orange  away  from  you.  Hence, 
 ‘slowly’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.372.(d) Just as 
 'Just  as'  is  used  to  indicate  a  simultaneous  or  immediate 
 occurrence  of  two  actions,  events,  or  situations.  The  given 
 passage  states  that  you  will  see  the  pin  disappear,  just  as  a  ship 
 does  on  the  earth.  Hence,  ‘just  as’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 SSC Selection Post (Phase - XI) 
 SET -74. Q .(373 - 377) 
 The  Publications  Division  (PD),  one  of  the  leading  publishing 
 houses  in  the  country  and  the  largest  in  the  public  sector, 
 functions  (373)_______  the  Ministry  of  Information  and 
 Broadcasting.  It  attempts  to  promote  National  Integration  by 
 (374)________  information  and  creating  awareness  about  the 
 various  activities,  regions,  people  and  the  (375)_______  cultures 
 and  beliefs  of  the  Nation.  The  Division  publishes  and  sells  books 
 at  affordable  prices  through  its  outlets  in  important  cities  and 
 also  (376)_________  agents.  It  also  participates  in  exhibitions  and 
 books  fairs  to  promote  the  sale  of  books  and  journals.  Till  date, 
 7,600  titles  (377)_______  published,  of  which  1,500  are  live  today. 
 Besides  books,  the  Publication  Division  has  also  brought  out  21 
 journals about various issues of national and social signi?cance. 
 Graduate Level 27/06/2023 (Shift - 4) 
 Q.373.  (a) of           (b) in            (c) under             (d) on 
 Q.374.  (a) concealing  (b) disseminating 
 (c) pouring                 (d) assembling 
 Q.375.  (a) same         (b) myriad          (c) clear         (d) absolute 
 Q.376.  (a) through     (b) as        (c) about        (d) in 
 Q.377.  (a) have being (b) have been (c) have be (d) had being 
 SET -75. Q .(378 - 382) 
 The  earliest  kind  of  print  technology  was  developed  in  China. 
 This  was  a  system  of  hand  (378)_________  From  AD  594 
 onwards,  (379)________  in  China  were  printed  by  (380)__________ 
 paper,  against  the  inked  surface  (381)_________  woodblocks.  As 
 both  sides  of  (382)___________  thin,  porous  sheet  could  not  be 
 printed,  the  traditional  Chinese  'accordion  book'  was  folded  and 
 stitched at the side. 
 Graduate Level 28/06/2023 (Shift - 3) 
 Q.378.  (a) writing     (b) inking     (c) reading     (d) printing 
 Q.379.  (a) page        (b) books     (c) paper        (d) book 
 Q.380.  (a) write        (b) rub          (c) rubbing     (d) writing 
 Q.381.  (a) of  (b) in  (c) by  (d) from 
 Q.382.  (a) from  (b) by  (c) a  (d) the 
 SET -76. Q .(383 - 387) 
 Bottled water demonstrates how much humans (383) ________ 
 ___  nature,  re?ecting  the  tremendous  value  they  place  on  it.  On 
 the  other  hand,  bottled  water  indicates  (384)  ________  for 
 nature's  complexities,  displaying  the  irony  that  may  lead  to  the 
 mutual  annihilation  of  humanity  and  the  (385)  ____________.  The 
 ?nest  example  is  the  (386)  ___________  of  bottled  water,  which  is 
 the  commercialisation  of  natural  resources.  Holding  bottled 
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 Q.366.  (a) commute (b) compute (c) communicate (d) calculate 
 Q.367.  (a) downward (b) outwards (c) upward (d) inward 
 SET -73. Q .(368 - 372) 
 Can  we  see  (368)______the  earth  is  a  globe?  Yes,  we  can,  when 
 we  watch  a  ship  that  sails  out  to  sea,  if  we  watch  closely,  we  see 
 that  the  ship  begins  to  (369)  __________  .The  bottom  of  the  ship 
 disappears  ?rst,  and  then  the  ship  seems  to  sink  lower  and 
 lower,  (370)____  we  can  only  see  the  top  of  the  ship,  and  then  we 
 see  nothing  at  all.  What  is  hiding  the  ship  from  us?  It  is  the  earth. 
 Stick  a  pin  most  of  the  way  into  an  orange,  and  (371)________ 
 turn  the  orange  away  from  you.  You  will  see  the  pin  disappear, 
 (372)_____ a ship does on the earth. 
 SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (4th shift) 
 Q.368.  (a) that        (b) clearly       (c) how        (d) where 
 Q.369.  (a) being disappeared  (b) disappear 
 (c) have disappeared  (d) having disappeared 
 Q.370.  (a) until            (b) after           (c) up to            (d) since 
 Q.371.  (a) accidently (b) reluctantly (c) accordingly (d) slowly 
 Q.372.  (a) the same  (b) alike            (c) unlike           (d) just as 
 Solutions :- 
 SET - 60 
 Sol.303.(c) Considered 
 The  given  sentence  is  in  passive  voice  and  ‘Singular  Subject  +  is 
 +  V 
 3 
 ’  is  the  correct  grammatical  structure  for  it.  The  subject 
 (human  life)  is  singular.  Hence,  ‘considered(V 
 3 
 )’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.304.(c) Awareness 
 ‘Awareness’  means  having  knowledge  or  consciousness  of 
 something.  The  given  passage  states  that  Human  life  is 
 considered  a  unique  blessing,  which  in  turn  depends  on  the 
 awareness  of  the  Self.  Hence,  ‘awareness’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.305.(a) Since 
 ‘Since’  is  used  as  a  conjunction  to  introduce  a  reason  or  cause. 
 Similarly,  in  the  given  sentence,  it  has  been  used  to  denote  the 
 reason  behind  our  mind  wandering  wherever  it  goes.  Hence, 
 ‘since’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.306.(a) As a result 
 The  phrase  ‘as  a  result’  is  used  to  indicate  the  outcome  of  a 
 particular  action.  The  given  passage  states  as  a  result  we  are 
 unable  to  develop  any  love  for  the  divine.  Hence,  ‘as  a  result’  is 
 the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.307.(d) Breaks into 
 The  phrase  ‘breaks  into’  means  divides  or  separates  into.  The 
 given  passage  states  that  religion  like  the  white  light  of  heavens 
 separates  into  multi-coloured  fragmentations  by  the  prisms  of 
 men. Hence, ‘breaks into’ is the most appropriate answer. 
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 Sol.308.(c) the 
 We generally use de?nite article ‘the’ with single existing things. 
 The given passage states that the Sun is a star at the center of 
 the Solar System. Hence, ‘the’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.309.(a) cultures 
 ‘Culture’  means  collective  beliefs,  values,  customs,  traditions 
 shared  among  a  group  of  people.  The  given  passage  states  that 
 it’s  central  to  mythology  and  religion  in  cultures  around  the 
 world. Hence, ‘cultures’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.310.(b) source 
 ‘Source’  means  the  origin,  point  of  origin  of  something.  The 
 given  passage  states  that  It  is  by  far  the  most  important  source 
 of energy for life on Earth. Hence, ‘source’ is the most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.311.(b) as 
 ‘As...as’  is  a  comparative  structure  used  to  compare  two  things. 
 The  given  passage  states  that  It  is  about  a  hundred  times  as 
 wide as the Earth. Hence, ‘as’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.312.(d) existence 
 ‘Existence’  means  the  state  of  being  alive.  The  given  passage 
 states  that  If  there  were  no  sun,  many  things  wouldn't  occur  like 
 photosynthesis  or  the  presence  of  oxygen,  which  would  have 
 caused  no  existence  of  life.  Hence,  ‘existence’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
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 Sol.313.(d) Challenges 
 ‘Challenges’  means  di?cult  problems  or  obstacles.  The  given 
 passage  states  that  global  warming  is  one  of  the  biggest 
 environmental  challenges  faced  by  the  world  today.  Hence, 
 ‘challenges’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.314.(a) emission 
 ‘Emission’  means  the  release  of  gases  or  substances  into  the 
 atmosphere.  The  given  passage  states  that  the  primary  cause  of 
 global  warming  is  the  release  of  greenhouse  gases  such  as 
 carbon  dioxide  and  methane  into  the  atmosphere.  Hence, 
 ‘emission’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.315.(a) Negative 
 ‘Negative’  means  harmful  or  unfavourable  effects.  The  given 
 passage  states  that  the  negative  effects  of  global  warming  are 
 widespread  and  include  more  frequent  and  severe  weather 
 events,  rising  sea  levels  and  the  loss  of  biodiversity.  Hence, 
 ‘negative’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.316.(d) Policies 
 ‘Policy’  means  a  plan  of  action  implemented  by  a  government  or 
 company.  The  given  passage  states  that  many  governments  and 
 organisations  have  implemented  policies  to  reduce  greenhouse 
 gas emissions. Hence, ‘policies’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.317.(b) Mitigating 
 ‘Mitigating’  means  taking  actions  to  reduce  or  alleviate 
 something.  The  given  passage  states  that  individuals  can  also 
 play  a  role  in  reducing  global  warming  by  making  small  changes 
 to  their  daily  habits,  such  as  reducing  their  energy  consumption 
 and  driving  less.  Hence,  ‘mitigating’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
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 Sol.318.(c) Biggest states 
 “One  of  the  +  Superlative  degree  adjective(best,  worst,  etc)  + 
 Plural  Subject(states)”  is  grammatically  the  correct  structure  for 
 the given sentence. Hence, ‘biggest states’ is the most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.319.(a) Organise 
 ‘Modal  verbs’  are  auxiliary  verbs(also  called  helping  verbs)  like 
 can,  will,  could,  shall,  must,  would,  might,  and  should.  However, 
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 after  a  modal  verb,  we  generally  use  the  ?rst  form  of  the  verb 
 (V 
 1 
 ). Hence, ‘organise(V 
 1 
 )’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.320.(d) Strengthening 
 ‘Strengthening’  means  making  something  stronger.  The  given 
 passage  states  that  ‘Jal  Bharo'  indicates  strengthening  the 
 vision  of  'Jal  Shakti'.  Hence,  ‘strengthening’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.321.(c) Immense 
 ‘Immense’  means  extremely  large  or  great,  especially  in  size  or 
 degree.  The  given  passage  states  that  this  ceremony 
 symbolises  the  extremely  great  importance  of  water 
 conservation. Hence, ‘immense’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.322.(a) Laudable 
 ‘Laudable’  means  deserving  to  be  praised  or  admired.  The  given 
 passage  states  that  It  is  an  initiative  which  really  deserves  to  be 
 praised. Hence, ‘laudable’ is the most appropriate answer. 
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 Sol.323.(a) A 
 Article  ‘A’  is  used  before  the  words  starting  from  a  consonant 
 sound  -  (a  conversation,  a  story).  Similarly,  the  word  ‘very’  starts 
 with  a  consonant  sound.  Hence,  ‘a’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.324.(d) Consists 
 ‘Consists’  means  to  be  composed  or  made  up  of  something.  The 
 given  passage  states  that  the  area  consists  of  miles  of  rolling 
 grassland,  on  which  you  can  ?nd  thorny  bushes  and  rocky  hills. 
 Hence, ‘consists’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.325.(a) On 
 ‘On  which’  is  a  relative  pronoun  phrase  that  is  used  to  indicate 
 the  location  or  position  of  something.  The  given  passage  states 
 that  the  people  move  from  one  place  to  another  according  to  the 
 seasons,  looking  for  grasses  and  other  plants  on  which  their 
 cattle can graze. Hence, ‘on’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.326.(d) Few 
 'A  few'  is  used  to  refer  to  a  small  number  of  countable  objects  or 
 people.  The  given  passage  states  where  a  few  families  live  for  a 
 few  weeks  or  months.  Hence,  ‘few’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.327.(d) Belongings 
 ‘Belongings’  means  personal  items  or  things  that  someone 
 owns.  The  given  passage  states  that  they  move  on  again,  taking 
 their  few  belongings  with  them.  Hence,  ‘belongings’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
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 Sol.328.(b) Foundation 
 ‘Foundation’  means  the  base  for  something.  The  given  passage 
 states  that  this  is  the  foundation  for  images.  Hence,  ‘foundation’ 
 is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.329.(d) Surface 
 ‘Surface’ means the outer layer or top layer of something. The 
 given  passage  states  that  it  is  necessary  to  focus  the  scattered 
 light  at  the  retina's  surface.  Hence,  ‘surface’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.330.(b) Together 
 ‘Together’  means  with  cooperation.  The  given  passage  states 
 that  the  image  is  focused  on  the  retina  by  the  lens  and  cornea 
 working  together.  Hence,  ‘together’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.331.(d) Eliminating 
 ‘Eliminating’  means  completely  removing  or  getting  rid  of 
 something.  The  given  passage  states  that  this  corneal  tissue  is 
 amazing  because  it  heals  and  rebonds  immediately,  eliminating 
 the  need  for  stitches.  Hence,  ‘eliminating’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.332.(c) Small 
 ‘Micron’  is  a  very  small  unit  of  length  measurement.  The  given 
 passage  states  that  a  laser  beam  is  sharply  focused  to  make 
 precise  cuts  as  small  as  a  quarter  micron  in  length.  Hence, 
 ‘small’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 SET - 66 
 Sol.333.(d) Depend 
 The  given  passage  states  that  we  need  the  energy  to  move  and 
 we  depend  on  oil  for  it.  Hence,  ‘depend’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.334.(d) Will 
 The  modal  ‘will’  is  used  to  talk  about  things  that  are  very  likely  to 
 happen  in  the  future.  Similarly,  the  given  passage  states  the 
 likely  outcome  of  not  having  oil.  Hence,  ‘will’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.335.(a) Consume 
 ‘Consume’  means  to  use  something  such  as  fuel,  energy  or  time. 
 The  given  passage  states  that  every  day  we  consume  70  million 
 barrels of oil. Hence, ‘consume’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.336.(b) Was founded 
 The  given  sentence  in  the  passage  is  an  example  of  the  passive 
 voice  of  Simple  Past  Tense  and  the  subject  (Total)  is  singular. 
 ‘Singular  Sub  +  was  +  V 
 3 
 ’  is  the  correct  grammatical  structure  for 
 this  sentence.  Hence,  ‘was  founded(V 
 3 
 )’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.337.(a) Merged 
 ‘Merge’  means  to  combine  with  another  company  to  form  a  large 
 unit.  The  given  passage  states  that  Total  merged  with  its  main 
 French  competitor,  Elf  Aquatine.  Hence,  ‘merged’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 SET - 67 
 Sol.338.(c) Impart 
 ‘Impart’  means  to  provide  knowledge  to  someone.  The  given 
 passage  states  that  the  Digital  Saksharta  Abhiyan  (DISHA)  or 
 National  Digital  Literacy  Mission  (NDLM)  Scheme  has  been 
 formulated  to  impart  IT  training  to  52.5  lakh  persons.  Hence, 
 ‘impart’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.339.(d) Across 
 The  phrase  "across  the  country"  means  throughout  the  entire 
 country,  covering  all  regions  and  areas.  The  given  passage  talks 
 about  ASHA  workers  and  authorised  ration  dealers  in  all  the 
 States/UTs across the country. Hence, ‘across’ is the most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.340.(d) Trained 
 ‘Trained’  means  to  provide  education  or  instruction  in  a  speci?c 
 skill  or  ?eld.  The  given  passage  states  that  the  non-IT  literate 
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 citizens  are  trained  to  become  IT  literate.  Hence,  ‘trained’  is  the 
 most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.341.(c) Enable 
 ‘Enable’  means  to  make  something  possible.  The  given  passage 
 states  that  the  non-IT  literate  citizens  are  trained  to  become  IT 
 literate  so  as  to  enable  them  to  actively  and  effectively 
 participate  in  the  democratic  and  developmental  process.  Hence 
 ‘enable’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.342.(b) Enhance 
 ‘Enhance’ means to improve, increase, or intensify the quality, 
 value, or effectiveness of something. The given passage states 
 that  it  also  enhances  their  livelihood.  Hence,  ‘enhance’  is  the 
 most appropriate answer. 
 SET - 68 
 Sol.343.(a) Steadily 
 ‘Steadily’  means  in  a  stable  and  consistent  manner.  The  given 
 passage states that I went on steadily trying to 
 ?nd  out  how  to  write  novels.  Hence,  ‘steadily’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.344.(c) Much 
 ‘Much’  is  an  adjective  used  to  indicate  a  large  amount  or  degree. 
 The  given  passage  states  that  I  wrote  two  or  three  novels 
 without  feeling  that  I  had  made  much  progress.  Hence,  ‘much’  is 
 the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.345.(d) Control 
 ‘Control’  means  the  ability  to  manage  something.  The  given 
 passage  states  that  it  was  not  until  I  wrote  'Ethan  Frome'  that  I 
 suddenly  felt  the  artisan's  full  control  of  his  implements.  Hence, 
 ‘control’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.346.(b) Severely 
 ‘Severely’  means  in  a  very  harsh,  strict,  or  intense  manner.  The 
 given  passage  states  that  I  was  severely  criticized  by  the 
 reviewers. Hence, ‘severly’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.347.(d) Alternative 
 ‘Alternative’  means  an  option  or  choice  that  is  different  from  the 
 usual  or  commonly  chosen  one.  The  given  passage  states  that  I 
 had  pondered  long  on  this  structure,  had  felt  its  peculiar 
 di?culties, and possible awkwardness, but could think of no 
 alternative. Hence, ‘alternative’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 SET - 69 
 Sol.348.(c) emerge 
 ‘Emerge’  means  come  forth,  appear,  or  become  visible.  The 
 given  passage  states  that  but  seeing  it  emerge  from  machines 
 would  shock  her.  Hence,  ‘emerge’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.349.(c) operate 
 ‘Operate’  means  function,  work,  or  perform  a  task  or  action.  The 
 given  passage  states  that  they  typically  operate  around  the 
 clock. Hence, ‘operate’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.350.(a) proposed 
 ‘Proposed’  means  suggested  or  put  forward  for  consideration. 
 The  given  passage  states  that  although  the  ATM  concept  was 
 ?rst  proposed  in  1968,  a  functional  prototype  was  constructed  in 
 1969. Hence, ‘proposed’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.351.(d) across 
 ‘Across’  means  extending  from  one  side  to  the  other  side  of 
 something.  The  given  passage  states  that  many  of  these 
 terminals  are  connected  to  this  host  processor,  which  is  spread 
 out  across  the  city  or  country.  Hence,  ‘across’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.352.(a) depending 
 ‘Depending’  means  relying  on  or  in?uenced  by  certain  conditions 
 or  factors.  The  given  passage  states  that  The  host  processor 
 connects  to  the  ATMs  via  either  a  dial-up  or  leased  line 
 connection,  depending  on  the  bank  and  the  number  of 
 customers  it  serves.  Hence,  ‘depending’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 SET - 70 
 Sol.353.(c) Detrimental 
 ‘Detrimental’  means  harmful  or  damaging.  The  given  passage 
 states  that  social  media  can  have  harmful  effects  on  mental 
 health,  with  studies  suggesting  that  excessive  use  can  lead  to 
 feelings  of  anxiety,  depression,  and  loneliness.  Hence, 
 ‘detrimental’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.354.(c) Rules 
 ‘Rules’  means  speci?c  guidelines  or  instructions.  The  given 
 passage  states  that  experts  recommend  setting  rules  for  the 
 use  of  social  media  to  combat  these  negative  effects.  Hence, 
 ‘rules’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.355.(d) Interacting 
 ‘Interact’  means  to  engage  or  communicate  with  others.  The 
 given  passage  states  that  other  strategies  include 
 communicating  with  friends  and  family  in  person,  engaging  in 
 hobbies  or  physical  activity.  Hence,  ‘interacting’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.356.(d) Guidance 
 ‘Guidance’  means  advice  or  direction  provided  to  help  make 
 decisions.  The  given  passage  states  that  other  strategies 
 include  interacting  with  friends  and  family  in  person,  engaging  in 
 hobbies  or  physical  activity,  seeking  professional  guidance  if 
 necessary. Hence, ‘guidance’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.357.(b) Cognizant 
 ‘Cognizant’ means being aware or conscious of something. The 
 given  passage  states  that  it's  important  to  be  aware  of  its 
 possible  disadvantages  and  take  steps  to  use  it  in  a  healthy  and 
 balanced  way.  Hence,  ‘cognizant’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 SET - 71 
 Sol.358.(b) Nutrients 
 ‘Nutrients’  means  substances  that  provide  nourishment  and 
 support  for  growth.  The  given  passage  states  that  they  didn't 
 know  how  plants  got  the  nutrients  they  needed.  Hence, 
 ‘nutrients’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.359.(c) Flourish 
 ‘Flourish’  means  to  grow  or  develop  in  a  healthy  and  quick  way. 
 The  given  passage  states  that  it  wasn't  long  before  people 
 began  to  notice  that  the  grass,  bushes  and  shrubs  there  were 
 beginning  to  ?ourish.  Hence,  ‘?ourish’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.360.(c) Derived 
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 ‘Derived’  means  to  obtain  something  from  a  speci?ed 
 source.The  given  passage  states  that  manure  is  derived  from 
 animals  and  plants.  Hence,  ‘derived’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.361.(b) Substances 
 ‘Substances’  means  a  kind  of  material  or  matter.  The  given 
 passage  states  that  Commercial  fertilisers,  in  contrast  to 
 manure, are inorganic substances  that do not alter the structure 
 of the soil. Hence, ‘substance’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.362.(b) Harming 
 ‘Harming’  means  to  hurt  someone  or  damage  something.  The 
 given  passage  states  that  rainwater  could  wash  away  these 
 fertilisers,  or  they  could  end  up  harming  the  plants  instead, 
 costing  the  farmer  money.  Hence,  ‘harming’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 SET - 72 
 Sol.363.(c) Villages 
 The  given  passage  states  that  millions  of  people  left  the  villages 
 and  went  to  work  in  big  factories  in  cities  as  a  result  of  the 
 industrial  revolution.  Hence,  'villages'  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.364.(a) Greener 
 "Greener"  means  something  that  is  more  environmentally 
 friendly,  healthier,  often  in  comparison  to  existing  conditions. 
 The  given  passage  states  that  they  want  a  cleaner,  greener 
 environment. Hence, ‘greener’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.365.(a) Instead 
 ‘Instead’  means  in  place  of  or  as  an  alternative.  The  given 
 passage  states  that  instead,  there  are  more  jobs  in  service 
 industries  like  banking,  tourism  and  food  delivery.  Hence, 
 ‘instead’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.366.(a) Commute 
 The  verb  ‘Commute’  means  travelling  regularly  between  home 
 and  work  or  a  speci?c  destination.  The  given  sentence  states 
 that  modern  transport  and  communications  have  made  it  easier 
 for  people  to  commute  to  work  or  even  work  from  home.  Hence, 
 ‘commute’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.367.(b) Outwards 
 ‘Outwards’ means moving away from the centre or inward 
 direction.  The  given  passage  states  that  the  result  of  this 
 revolution  in  the  21st  century  will  be  'spread  cities'  -  cities  are 
 growing  fast,  but  outwards.  Hence,  ‘outwards’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 SET - 73 
 Sol.368.(a) That 
 ‘That’  is  used  to  introduce  a  clause  that  provides  additional 
 information.  The  given  passage  states  that  Can  we  see  that  the 
 earth is a globe? Hence, ‘that’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.369.(b) Disappear 
 ‘Disappear’  means  something  that  cannot  be  seen  anymore.  The 
 given  passage  states  when  we  watch  a  ship  that  sails  out  to  sea, 
 we  see  that  the  ship  begins  to  disappear.  Hence,  ‘disappear’  is 
 the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.370.(a) Until 
 ‘Until’  is  used  to  indicate  the  time  up  to  which  an  action  or  event 
 is  expected  to  happen  or  continue.  The  given  passage  states 
 that  the  bottom  of  the  ship  disappears  ?rst,  and  then  the  ship 
 seems  to  sink  lower  and  lower,  until  we  can  only  see  the  top  of 
 the  ship,  and  then  we  see  nothing  at  all.  Hence,  ‘until’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.371.(d) Slowly 
 The  given  passage  states  that  Stick  a  pin  most  of  the  way  into 
 an  orange,  and  slowly  turn  the  orange  away  from  you.  Hence, 
 ‘slowly’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.372.(d) Just as 
 'Just  as'  is  used  to  indicate  a  simultaneous  or  immediate 
 occurrence  of  two  actions,  events,  or  situations.  The  given 
 passage  states  that  you  will  see  the  pin  disappear,  just  as  a  ship 
 does  on  the  earth.  Hence,  ‘just  as’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 SSC Selection Post (Phase - XI) 
 SET -74. Q .(373 - 377) 
 The  Publications  Division  (PD),  one  of  the  leading  publishing 
 houses  in  the  country  and  the  largest  in  the  public  sector, 
 functions  (373)_______  the  Ministry  of  Information  and 
 Broadcasting.  It  attempts  to  promote  National  Integration  by 
 (374)________  information  and  creating  awareness  about  the 
 various  activities,  regions,  people  and  the  (375)_______  cultures 
 and  beliefs  of  the  Nation.  The  Division  publishes  and  sells  books 
 at  affordable  prices  through  its  outlets  in  important  cities  and 
 also  (376)_________  agents.  It  also  participates  in  exhibitions  and 
 books  fairs  to  promote  the  sale  of  books  and  journals.  Till  date, 
 7,600  titles  (377)_______  published,  of  which  1,500  are  live  today. 
 Besides  books,  the  Publication  Division  has  also  brought  out  21 
 journals about various issues of national and social signi?cance. 
 Graduate Level 27/06/2023 (Shift - 4) 
 Q.373.  (a) of           (b) in            (c) under             (d) on 
 Q.374.  (a) concealing  (b) disseminating 
 (c) pouring                 (d) assembling 
 Q.375.  (a) same         (b) myriad          (c) clear         (d) absolute 
 Q.376.  (a) through     (b) as        (c) about        (d) in 
 Q.377.  (a) have being (b) have been (c) have be (d) had being 
 SET -75. Q .(378 - 382) 
 The  earliest  kind  of  print  technology  was  developed  in  China. 
 This  was  a  system  of  hand  (378)_________  From  AD  594 
 onwards,  (379)________  in  China  were  printed  by  (380)__________ 
 paper,  against  the  inked  surface  (381)_________  woodblocks.  As 
 both  sides  of  (382)___________  thin,  porous  sheet  could  not  be 
 printed,  the  traditional  Chinese  'accordion  book'  was  folded  and 
 stitched at the side. 
 Graduate Level 28/06/2023 (Shift - 3) 
 Q.378.  (a) writing     (b) inking     (c) reading     (d) printing 
 Q.379.  (a) page        (b) books     (c) paper        (d) book 
 Q.380.  (a) write        (b) rub          (c) rubbing     (d) writing 
 Q.381.  (a) of  (b) in  (c) by  (d) from 
 Q.382.  (a) from  (b) by  (c) a  (d) the 
 SET -76. Q .(383 - 387) 
 Bottled water demonstrates how much humans (383) ________ 
 ___  nature,  re?ecting  the  tremendous  value  they  place  on  it.  On 
 the  other  hand,  bottled  water  indicates  (384)  ________  for 
 nature's  complexities,  displaying  the  irony  that  may  lead  to  the 
 mutual  annihilation  of  humanity  and  the  (385)  ____________.  The 
 ?nest  example  is  the  (386)  ___________  of  bottled  water,  which  is 
 the  commercialisation  of  natural  resources.  Holding  bottled 
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 water,  it  is  clear  to  see  a  gorgeous  image  of  a  lake  and  a  small 
 (387) __________ of blue and green plastic around its neck. 
 Higher Secondary 27/06/2023 (Shift - 3) 
 Q.383.  (a) commodify (b) satisfy (c) glorify (d) beautify 
 Q.384.  (a) admiration          (b) contempt 
 (c) acceptance         (d) affectation 
 Q.385.  (a) collections (b) humans  (c) trash (d) environment 
 Q.386.  (a) corruption  (b) recycling (c) recollecting (d) sale 
 Q.387.  (a) beam          (b) bunch      (c) group            (d) piece 
 SET -77. Q .(388 - 392) 
 Shark  Tank  has  struck  a  chord  with  the  aspiring,  hardworking 
 people  who  have  a  (388)______________  and  a  stake  in  India's 
 future  in  a  very  short  period  since  its  (389)_____________  What  is 
 particularly  exciting  to  observe  are  the  stories  from  across  India 
 (390)_______________centre  stage  to  carve  out  their  individuality 
 via  entrepreneurial  (391)  ________________The  sharks  have  made 
 incredible  (392)_________________with  new  ventures  ranging  from 
 gadget start-ups to food ?rms. 
 Matriculation Level 28/06/2023 (Shift - 4) 
 Q.388.  (a) vision  (b) priority  (c) perception (d) consistency 
 Q.389.  (a) birth    (b) debut     (c) departure   (d) formation 
 Q.390.  (a) gratifying (b) measuring  (c) taking (d) reinventing 
 Q.391.  (a) intergrity  (b) enthusiasm 
 (c) collaboration  (d) limitation 
 Q.392.  (a) agreements  (b) promises 
 (c) accounts  (d) association 
 SET -78. Q .(393 - 397) 
 Palaeontologists  are  like  detectives  who  (393)  ________  the 
 evidence  that  (394)  ______  animals  left  behind.  Those  clues  to 
 what  dinosaurs  were  like  are  found  in  fossils—the  ancient 
 (395)_______  of  an  organism,  such  as  teeth,  bone  or  shell—or 
 (396)  _______  of  animal  activity,  such  as  (397)  ________  and 
 trackways. 
 Matriculation Level 30/06/2023 (Shift - 3) 
 Q.393.  (a) examine (b) dominate (c) control (d) conduct 
 Q.394.  (a) surviving (b) vanished (c) extinct (d) inactive 
 Q.395.  (a) memories (b) fragments (c) remains (d) leftovers 
 Q.396.  (a) proposal (b) submission (c) evidence (d) compliance 
 Q.397.  (a) routes (b) pathways (c) canals (d) footprints 
 Solutions:- 
 SET - 74 
 Sol.373.(c) Under 
 Preposition  ‘under’  is  used  to  represent  a  lower  level,  rank,  or 
 authority.  The  given  passage  states  that  the  Publications 
 Division  (PD)  functions  under  the  Ministry  of  Information  and 
 Broadcasting. Hence, ‘under’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.374.(b) Disseminating 
 'Disseminating'  means  to  spread  or  distribute  information 
 widely.  The  given  passage  states  that  the  Publications  Division 
 attempts  to  promote  National  Integration  by  spreading 
 information.  Hence,  'disseminating'  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.375.(b) Myriad 
 ‘Myriad’  means  a  very  large  or  countless  number.  The  given 
 passage  states  that  the  Publications  Division  publishes  books 
 about  a  large  number  of  cultures  and  beliefs  of  India.  Hence, 
 ‘myriad’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.376.(a) Through 
 Preposition  'through'  is  used  to  indicate  a  source  used  to  achieve 
 something.  The  given  passage  states  that  the  Publications 
 Division  sells  books  at  affordable  prices  through  its  outlets  in 
 important  cities  and  also  through  agents.  Hence,  'through'  is  the 
 most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.377.(b) Have been 
 The  sentence  is  in  the  present  perfect  tense(have  +  V 
 3 
 ), 
 indicating  an  action  that  started  in  the  past  and  is  still 
 continuing. Hence, 'have been' is the most appropriate answer. 
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 Sol.378.(d) printing 
 ‘Printing’  means  the  process  of  writing  something  on  a  piece  of 
 paper.  The  given  passage  states  that  the  earliest  form  of  print 
 technology  involved  a  system  of  hand-printing  to  create  printed 
 materials  in  China.  Hence,  ‘printing’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.379.(b) books 
 The  given  passage  states  that  from  AD  594  onwards,  books  in 
 China  were  printed  using  a  system  of  hand-printing  on  paper. 
 Hence, ‘books’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.380.(c) rubbing 
 In  the  context  of  printing  ‘rubbing’  means  a  process  of  creating  a 
 copy  of  an  image  by  pressing  the  paper  with  a  wooden  block. 
 The  given  passage  states  that  the  earliest  kind  of  print 
 technology  in  China  was  a  system  of  hand  rubbing.  Hence, 
 ‘rubbing’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.381.(a) of 
 Preposition  ‘of’  is  used  to  indicate  something  being  part  of 
 something  .  Hence, ‘of’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.382.(d) the 
 The  ‘thin,  porous  sheet’  mentioned  in  the  given  passage  is 
 speci?c  and  we  generally  use  the  de?nite  article  ‘the’  before  any 
 speci?c  or  particular  noun.  Hence,  ‘the  thin,  porous  sheet’  is  the 
 most appropriate answer. 
 SET - 76 
 Sol.383.(a) commodify 
 ‘Commodify’  Means  to  make  commercial.  The  given  passage 
 states  that  Bottled  water  demonstrates  how  much  humans 
 commodify  nature,  re?ecting  the  tremendous  value  they  place 
 on it. Hence, ‘commodify’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.384.(b) Contempt 
 ‘Contempt’  means  a  strong  feeling  of  lack  of  respect  for 
 someone  or  something.  The  given  passage  states  that  on  the 
 other  hand,  bottled  water  indicates  contempt  for  nature's 
 complexities,  displaying  the  irony  that  may  lead  to  the  mutual 
 annihilation  of  humanity.  Hence,  ‘Contempt’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.385.(d) environment 
 ‘Environment’  means  -  Surroundings  and  nature.  The  given 
 passage  states  that  on  the  other  hand,  bottled  water  indicates 
 contempt  for  nature's  complexities,  displaying  the  irony  that  may 
 lead  to  the  mutual  annihilation  of  humanity  and  the  environment. 
 Hence, ‘environment’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.386.(d) Sale 
 ‘Sale’  means  the  act  of  selling.  The  given  passage  states  that  the 
 ?nest  example  is  the  sale  of  bottled  water,  which  is  the 
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1. What is a Cloze Test in the context of SSC CGL exams?
Ans. A Cloze Test is a type of assessment where words are omitted from a passage, and candidates must fill in the blanks with appropriate words. This tests their understanding of context, vocabulary, and grammar, which are important for the SSC CGL exam.
2. How can I effectively prepare for Cloze Tests in the SSC CGL exam?
Ans. To prepare effectively, practice regularly with sample Cloze Tests, improve your vocabulary by reading diverse materials, and familiarize yourself with grammatical rules. Additionally, understanding the context and tone of passages will help in making informed choices for the blanks.
3. Are there any specific strategies to tackle Cloze Tests during the exam?
Ans. Yes, some effective strategies include reading the entire passage first to grasp its meaning, identifying keywords, and using context clues to determine the most suitable words for the blanks. Eliminating obviously incorrect options can also increase your chances of selecting the right answer.
4. What types of passages are commonly used in Cloze Tests for SSC CGL?
Ans. The passages in Cloze Tests can cover a variety of topics, including current affairs, literature, science, and history. They often focus on themes that reflect general knowledge and comprehension skills relevant to the SSC CGL syllabus.
5. How much weight do Cloze Tests carry in the SSC CGL exam?
Ans. Cloze Tests usually form a part of the English Language section in the SSC CGL exam, which is significant for the overall score. While the exact weightage can vary by year, a strong performance in this section can positively impact your overall ranking and selection.
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