SSC CGL Previous Paper (Held On: 19 August 2017 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)

Clearly, we swim in water, similarly fly in the air.

Hence, Air is the correct answer.

G + 9 = P, I + 9 = R, K + 9 = T

Similarly;

D + 9 = M, F + 9 = O, H + 9 = Q

Hence, MOQ is the correct answer.

55/5 = 11

Similarly;

125/5 = 25

Hence, 25 is the correct answer.

Football, Basketball and Volleyball are names of the sport whereas Cricket ball is used to play a sport named cricket.

Hence, cricket ball is the odd one out.

1. USQ → U - 2 = S, S - 2 = Q

2. OMK → O - 2 = M, M - 2 = K

3. IGE → I - 2 = G, G - 2 = E

4. VUT → V - 1 = U, U - 1 = T

So, VUT is the odd one out.

110, 154 and 198 all are multiple of 11 while 147 is not a multiple of 11.

Hence, 147 is the odd number.

The words have 3, 4, 5 and 6 letters respectively.

So, the next word will have 7 letters, i.e. formula.

Hence, ‘formula’ is the term which will complete the series.

The pattern followed is that the position of ‘O’ is shifted from one end to another and one ‘X’ is reduced in each step.

Thus, the next term in the series will be ‘O’.

Given series: 1.5, 9/4, 3, ?, 4.5, 21/4

The pattern followed here is,

→ 1.5 (+ .75) → 2.25 (+ .75) → 3 (+ .75) → 3.75 (+ .75) → 4.5 (+ .75) → 5.25

Missing term = 3.75 → 15/4

Hence, the missing term in the series ‘15/4’.

16^th July = Sunday

Total number of days from 17^th July to 1^st Aug = 15 (of July) + 1 (of August) = 16

Odd days = 16/7 = 2

So, day on 1^st August = Sunday + 2 = Tuesday

Hence, Shaan’s birthday is on Tuesday.

Weight: 30, 20, 50 and 90 kilograms.

1. 200 → not possible

2. 190 → 20 + 30 + 50 + 90

3. 140 → 50 + 90

4. 160 → 20 + 50 + 90

Clearly, 200 is not possible.

1. DICES → SCALDING → cannot be formed as there is no letter ‘E’.

2. SNAIL → SCALDING → can be formed.

3. ALIGN → SCALDING → can be formed.

4. CLANG → SCALDING → can be formed.

Hence, word ‘DICES’ cannot be formed.

OUTLINE is coded as QWVNKPG

Similarly;

MAN is coded as

Clearly, ‘MAN’ will be coded as ‘OCP’.

Given expression : 50 + 3 ÷ 125 × 5 - 25

On changing symbols,

50 × 3 - 125 ÷ 5 + 25

→ 150 - 25 + 25

→ 150

Clearly, correct answer is 150.

The pattern followed is that both the numbers are added, and result is multiplied by 2,

26#14 = 80

→ (26 + 14) × 2 = 80

5#3 = 16

→ (5 + 3) × 2 = 16

6#5 = 22

→ (6 + 5) × 2 = 22

Similarly;

(14 + 5) × 2 = 38

Hence, correct answer is 38.

In the first row, the number at the end is obtained by adding the other 2 numbers

First row:

117 + 28 = 145

Third row:

211 + 11 = 222

Similarly,

35 + ? = 111

? = 111 - 35 → 76

Hence, the missing number is 76.

The following diagram shows the displacement of A and B,

Distance between A and B = (8 + 3) - 4

→ 11 - 4 = 7 km

Clearly, B is 7 km to the north of A.

Whether cracker kills insects or not, that’s a different issue and should not affect the ban on crackers and similar criteria apply for the first argument.

Thus neither I nor II is strong.

Since the opposite sides cannot be adjacent in the cube, thus the cube in the first option is not possible.

Hence, option 1 is the answer.

Gynecologists who are neither Women nor Dancers are represented by ‘C and H’.

Hence, option 4 will complete the given question figure.

The question figure is embedded in the following figure;

Hence, the given question figure is embedded in option 4.

Hence, the unfolded figure will be similar to option 4.

A vertical mirror is placed, so the object at the left will appear at the right. The triangle will stay above the semi-circle but the triangle will be reversed, and thus the first two options eliminated.

Also, the small circle at bottom left will appear at the bottom right and the triangle will point towards the right in the mirror, so the last option is also not possible.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

1. 10, 24, 56, 69 → HHYZ

2. 03, 02, 58, 79 → HIWX

3. 85, 89, 88, 20 → ROPE

4. 04, 32, 97, 65 → EAZT

Clearly, the set for word ‘ROPE’ is 85, 89, 88, and 20.

In economics, a production function relates physical output of a production process to physical inputs or factors of production. It is a mathematical function that relates the maximum amount of output that can be obtained from a given number of inputs - generally capital and labor.

The Advisory Jurisdiction of the Court invoked through Presidential References, is governed by Article 143 of the Constitution. Under Article 143 of the Constitution of India, the President is empowered to refer to the Supreme Court any matter of law or fact.

Total two members have been elected to the 16th Lok Sabha from Tripura. There is only one member from Tripura in the Rajya Sabha.

During their rule, the British persuaded or forced cultivators in various parts of India to produce other crops: jute in Bengal, tea in Assam, sugarcane in the United Provinces (now Uttar Pradesh), wheat in Punjab, cotton in Maharashtra and Punjab, rice in Madras.

The Chola dynasty was one of the longest - ruling dynasties in the history of southern India. The earliest datable references to this Tamil dynasty are in inscriptions from the 3rd century BCE left by Ashoka, of the Maurya Empire.

An oxbow lake is a U - shaped body of water that forms when a wide meander from the main stem of a river is cut off, creating a free - standing body of water. This landform is so named for its distinctive curved shape, resembling the bow pin of an oxbow.

Earth's crust comes in two varieties, continental and oceanic. Continental crust is silica - rich, or felsic. Oceanic crust is mafic, relatively rich in iron and magnesium.

Carnivora is a diverse order that includes over 280 species of placental mammals. Its members are formally referred to as carnivorans, i.e. meat - eating organisms. The order includes tiger, cats, dogs, wolf, bears, raccoons, etc.

In roots, the protoxylem lies towards periphery and metaxylem lies towards the centre. Such arrangement of primary xylem is called exarch. In stems, the protoxylem lies towards the centre and the metaxylem lies towards the periphery of the organ. This type of primary xylem is called endarch.

Locust, butterfly and scorpion belong to Arthropoda phylum.

A body is said to be in uniform motion if it travels equal distances in equal intervals of time. A body is said to have non - uniform motion if it travels unequal distances in equal intervals of time.

• A lubricant is a substance, usually organic, introduced to reduce friction between surfaces in mutual contact, which ultimately reduces the heat generated when the surfaces move.

Notepad is a simple text editor for Microsoft Windows and a basic text - editing program which enables computer users to create documents.

Magnesium oxide reacts with water to produce magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)₂).

Calorific value refers to the amount of energy produced by the complete combustion of a material or fuel. It is measured in units of energy per amount of material, e.g. kJ/kg.

Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is an air pollutant that is a concern for people's health when levels in air are high, since its particles are so small that they can enter and accumulate in lungs.

Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Suraksha Yojana is a special social security scheme which includes Pension and Life Insurance, introduced by Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs for the overseas Indian workers in possession of Emigration Check Required (ECR) passports.

Space pen is a ballpoint pen invented by Paul C. Fisher and made to work in zero gravity, underwater, and at any angle (even upside down). It is also known as Zero Gravity Pen and Fisher Space Pen and it is sold by Fisher Space Pen Company.

The 2015 Rugby World Cup was held in England on 31st October, 2015 between reigning champions New Zealand and their rivals Australia. New Zealand emerged the winner.

Hampi (Karnataka, India) is home to a group of monuments recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. They were built by rulers Harihara and Bukkaraya on the banks of the Tungabhadra River.

The 64th National Film Awards was an award ceremony to honour the best films of 2016 in the Indian cinema, held on 3 May 2017. Marathi film Kaasav was named the Best Feature Film of 2016.

The author of the novel ‘Fellside’ is Mike Carey and the author of the novel ‘A Head Full of Ghosts’ is Paul Tremblay.

The Human Development Index was unveiled as part of the Human Development Report (HDR) 2016 titled ‘Human Development for Everyone’ published by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Norway got the first spot, followed by Australia and Switzerland.

Sir Creek is a 96 km (60 mi) tidal estuary on the border of India and Pakistan. The creek, which opens up into the Arabian Sea, divides the Gujarat state of India from the Sindh province of Pakistan.

To convert 101 into binary:

Step 1: divide (101)₁₀ successively by 2 until the quotient is 0:

101/2 = 50, remainder is 1, 50/2 = 25, remainder is 0

25/2 = 12, remainder is 1, 12/2 = 6, remainder is 0

6/2 = 3, remainder is 0, 3/2 = 1, remainder is 1, 1/2 = 0, remainder is 1

Step 2: Read from bottom (MSB) to top (LSB) as 1100101. This is the binary equivalent of decimal number 101.

(101)₁₀ = (1100101)₂

1 day’s work of A = 1/42

1 day’s work of B = 1/21

Let C alone can do the painting job in x days

According to the question,

1/42 + 1/21 + 1/x = 1/7

⇒ 3/42 + 1/x = 1/7

⇒ 1/x = 1/7 - 1/14 = 1/14

⇒ x = 14

∴ C alone can do the painting job in 14 days.

Circumference of a circle is 26.4 cm

Let r cm be the radius of the circle

So, 2πr = 26.4

⇒ r = 26.4/2π

⇒ r = 4.2 cm

∴ Area of the circle = πr² = 22/7 × 4.2 × 4.2 = 55.44 cm²

Cost price of the article = Rs. X

Marked price of the article = X + X × 120/100 = 2.2X

And, Selling price of the article = 2.2X × 80/100 = 1.76X

According to the question,

Selling price of the article = Rs. 8800

⇒ 1.76X = 8800

⇒ X = 8800/1.76

⇒ X = Rs. 5000

∴ Cost price of the article = Rs. 5000

Let number of coins in the form of 5-rupee, 50-paise and 10-paise in the bag is x, 5x and 11x respectively

Total Amount = 43

⇒ x × 5 + 5x × 1/2 + 11x × 1/10 = 43

⇒ (50x + 25x + 11x)/10 = 43

⇒ 50x + 25x + 11x = 430

⇒ 86x = 430

⇒ x = 430/86

⇒ x = 5

∴ The total number of 50-paise coins = 5 × 5 = 25

Total runs in first 45 overs = 45 × 5.8 = 261 runs

Total runs in 50 overs = 295 runs

∴ The required run rate in the remaining overs = (295 - 261)/5 = 6.8 runs per over

Formula used:

Profit = S.P. – C.P.

Profit % = (P/C.P.) × 100 

Where

P → Profit

S.P. → Selling price

C.P. → Cost price 

Calculations:

Given: Cost price of milk = Rs. 24/L

Let the total amount of milk be a litres

Water added = a/5

Cost price of milk = 24a

Selling price of milk = 32(a + a/5) = 32(6a/5) = 38.4a

Profit = SP - CP = 38.4a - 24a = 14.4a

∴ Profit % = (14.4a/24a) × 100 = 60% (approx.)

Let the number be a

⇒ a + 105 = a(135/100)

⇒ a + 105 = 1.35a

⇒ 105 = 0.35a

∴ a = 300

Given: Speed of P = 20km/hr; Speed of Q = 16 km/hr

Relative speed of P w.r.t. Q = 16 - (-20) = 36 km/hr

Since, they meet in 2/3 hr,

∴ Distance covered in that time = 36 × (2/3) = 24 km

Let the principal be P

⇒ Amount = P(1 + R/100n)^nt

⇒ 19965 = P(1 + 10/100)³

⇒ 19965 = P(1.1)³

⇒ 19965/1.331 = P

∴ P = 15000

Given: 8x/3 + [7(5 - 2x/3)]/2 = 1/2

Multiplying above equation by 6

⇒ 6(8x/3) + 3[7(5 - 2x/3)] = 6(1/2)

⇒ 16x + 21(5 - 2x/3) = 3

⇒ 16x + 105 - 14x = 3

⇒ 2x = -102

∴ x = -51

We know that: (a - b)³ = a³ - b³ - 3ab(a - b)

Given: a - b = -1 and ab = 6

⇒ -1³ = a³ - b³ - 3(6)(-1)

⇒ -1 = a³ - b³ + 18

⇒ -1 - 18 = a³ - b³

∴ a³ - b³ = -19

Let the fraction be a

⇒ a + 3(1/a) = 31/6

⇒ a² + 3 = 31a/6

Multiplying equation by 6

⇒ 6a² + 18 = 31a

⇒ 6a² - 31a + 18 = 0

⇒ 6a² - 4a - 27a + 18 = 0

⇒ 2a(3a - 2) -9(3a - 2) = 0

⇒ (2a - 9)(3a - 2) = 0

∴ a = 9/2, 2/3

Let the first term of A.P. be a and let the difference be d

⇒ a + d = 17      ----(i)

⇒ a + 7d = -1       ----(ii)

Subtracting (i) from (ii)

⇒ 6d = -18

⇒ d = -3

Putting the value of d in (i)

⇒ a - 3 = 17

⇒ a = 17 + 3 = 20

So, 14^th term = a + 13d = 20 + 13 × (-3) = 20 - 39 = -19

To find: reflection of the point (2, 3) in the line y = 4

⇒ the equation of line is: y - 4 = 0

The formula for finding the image of a point (x₁, y₁) to the line ax + by + c = 0 is given by:

(x - x₁)/a = (y - y₁)/b = -2(ax₁ + by₁ + c)/(a² + b²)

Here, a = 0, b = 1 and c = -4

So, we have

(y - 3)/(1) = -2(3 - 4)/(1) and (x - 2) = 0

⇒ y - 3 = 2 and x = 2

⇒ y = 5 and x = 2

∴ the correct option is 1)

We know that the coordinates of mid points of line joining (a₁,b₁) and (a₂,b₂) are (a_{1 +} a₂)/2 and (b₁ + b₂)/2

For x coordinate

⇒ -2 = (-5 + x)/2

⇒ -4 = -5 + x

∴ x = 5 - 4 = 1

Let the equation of line be y = mx + c

Here, m = -1/3 and c = 6

⇒ y = (-1/3)x + 6

Multiplying above equation by 3

⇒ 3y = -x + 18

∴ x + 3y = 18

Let ∠C be θ

So, In ΔBDC, cotθ = CD/BD

⇒ cotθ = 12/BD      ----(i)

Also, In ΔADB, cot(90° - θ) = AD/BD

⇒ tanθ = 4/BD       ----(ii)

We know that: tanθ = 1/cotθ

⇒ 12/BD = 4/BD

⇒ BD² = 48

In ΔADB, using Pythagoras theorem

⇒ AD² + BD² = AB²

⇒ 4² + 48 = AB²

⇒ AB² = 64

⇒ AB = 8 cm

∴ the correct option is 4)

Given: sin60° + (1/2)cosec45°

⇒ sin60° + (1/2)(1/sin45°)

⇒ √3/2 + (1/2)/(1/√2)

⇒ √3/2 + √2/2

⇒ (√3 + √2)/2

∴ the correct option is 4)

Given: ∠N = 45°

So, ∠L = 180° - 90° - 45° = 45°

⇒ ΔLMN is an isosceles right angled triangle with LM = MN

Let the two equal sides be a cm

⇒ a² + a² = (6√2)² cm [Pythagoras theorem]

⇒ 2a² = 2 × 36

⇒ a² = 36

∴ a = 6 cm

Given: cosθ = 35/37

We know that: sin²θ + cos²θ = 1

⇒ sin²θ = 1 - cos²θ

⇒ sin²θ = 1 - (35/37)²

⇒ sin²θ = (37² - 35²)/37²

⇒ sin²θ = 144/37²

⇒ sin²θ = (12/37)²

⇒ sinθ = 12/37

So, cosecθ = 1/sinθ = 37/12

Changes in net exports:

⇒ 2011: 0

⇒ 2012: +10

⇒ 2013: -30

⇒ 2014: -10

⇒ 2015: +50

⇒ 2016: 0

 Here, 2 years give a positive change

Given: exports in 2013 = 90 million USD

Since, net exports = exports - imports

In 2013, net exports = -10 million USD

⇒ -10 = 90 - imports

∴ Imports = 90 + 10 = 100 million USD

net exports in year 2016 = 30 million USD

Net exports in year 2012 = 20 million USD

∴ Required ratio = 30/20 = 3 : 2

These are the net exports for following years:

In 2012: 20 million USD

In 2013: -10 million USD

In 2014: -20 million USD

In 2015: 30 million USD

∴ Cumulative net exports (in million USD) from the beginning of 2012 to the end of 2015 = 20 + (-10) + (-20) + 30 = 20

The error in the sentence lies in part 3. The preposition 'of' should be replaced with the word 'from' to make the sentence grammatically correct.

The correct answer is: 3.

Key Points

• The erroneous part is 'stepping to her'. It must be replaced by 'stepping up to her'.
• The phrase "stepping up to her" is used here in the sense of approaching or moving closer to the person mentioned.
• The use of "up" gives the sense of reducing the distance or approaching, often with a sense of purpose or intent.

Therefore, the corrected sentence is: "You didn't answer my question," he said, stepping up to her.

The word 'bout' is most appropriate because a short period of intense activity of a specified kind.

The other words mean:

About - on the subject of; concerning.

Array - an impressive display or range of a particular type of thing.

Amount - a quantity of something, especially the total of a thing or things in number, size, value, or extent.

The word 'accordance' means in a manner conforming with and is the most suitable option in the current context.

The other words mean:

According - as stated by or in

Accord - give or grant someone (power, status, or recognition)

The word 'affection' means readily feeling or showing fondness or tenderness.

The word 'sympathetic' means feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy.

The correct answer is: Option 2 i.e. Ensuing.

Key Points

• The word "Consequent" means something that follows as a result or effect of a previous action or condition. (परिणामी)
• Example: The heavy rainfall and consequent flooding caused widespread damage.
• "Ensuing" refers to something that happens or occurs afterward or as a result. (परिणामी)
• Example: The argument and the ensuing chaos disrupted the entire meeting.
• Hence, we can infer that the word similar in meaning to 'Consequent' is 'Ensuing'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2 i.e. Ensuing.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Inception (आरंभ): The beginning of something.
• Example: The inception of the new project was marked by a grand ceremony.
• Dawn (भोर): The first light of day; the beginning of a phenomenon or period of time.
• Example: The dawn of the digital age has transformed how we communicate.
• Creation (सृजन): The action or process of bringing something into existence.
• Example: The creation of the new art piece took several months.

The word 'parsimonious' means very unwilling to spend money or use resources.

The word 'lavish' means sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious.

The correct answer is 'to give back'

Key Points

• The meaning of the given word 'to filch' is 'pilfer or steal (something, especially an item of small value) in a casual way.'
• Let's see an example-
• they filched milk off morning doorsteps

So according to the meaning of the given words, the correct answer is 'to give back'

Additional Information

• More Synonyms for the given words are- Pilfer, Steal, thieve, embezzle, misappropriate, purloin, etc.

The correct answer is: Option(4) i.e. A clear choice that causes no confusion.

Key Points

• The idiom "In black and white" means something that is written down, clearly defined, or easy to understand without any doubts. (साफ़ और स्पष्ट)
• Example: The contract was in black and white, leaving no room for misunderstandings.
• "A clear choice that causes no confusion" refers to a decision or statement that is straightforward, leaving no ambiguity. (कोई भ्रम पैदा नहीं करने वाला स्पष्ट विकल्प)
• Example: The instructions were in black and white, making it a clear choice that caused no confusion.
• Hence, we can infer that the meaning of the idiom 'In black and white' is best expressed by Option(4).

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option(4) i.e. A clear choice that causes no confusion.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Be color blind (रंग अंधा होना): Unable to distinguish certain colors, especially red and green.
• Example: Being color blind, he finds it hard to differentiate between red and green traffic lights.
• Not able to appreciate the finer things in life (जीवन की बेहतर चीजों की सराहना नहीं कर पाना): Lacking the ability to enjoy or value higher or more sophisticated aspects of life.
• Example: He is not able to appreciate the finer things in life, like gourmet food or classical music.
• Be excessively prejudiced against something or someone (किसी चीज़ या किसी के प्रति अत्यधिक पक्षपाती होना): Displaying unreasonable bias or discrimination.
• Example: His opinion on the matter is excessively prejudiced against new technologies.

The phrase 'out of date' means old-fashioned and is usually used to express old tastes in aspects like fashion and food.

Among the given options 'having' is the most appropriate since the word is in the present continuous tense and in line with the rest of the sentence.

The word 'become' is correct in the given context of the sentence because 'become' is the most appropriate among the given options.

The correct answer is: Option 1 i.e. Veracity.

Key Points

• The word "Conformity to facts" means the quality of being in agreement with the facts or reality; the state of being true or accurate. (तथ्यों के अनुरूपता)
• Example: The scientist's research was praised for its conformity to facts.
• "Veracity" refers to the adherence to the truth; accuracy or precision. (सत्यता)
• Example: The veracity of his statement was confirmed by multiple sources.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1 i.e. Veracity.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Deceit (धोखा): The action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.
• Example: His deceit was eventually uncovered, leading to his dismissal.
• Hypothesis (परिकल्पना): A supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.
• Example: The scientist formulated a hypothesis that required further testing.
• Theory (सिद्धांत): A supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something, based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained.
• Example: Einstein's theory of relativity revolutionized physics.

Among the given options the word 'scavenge' is closest in meaning as it means search for and collect (anything usable) from discarded waste.

The other words mean:

Disperse - distribute or spread over a wide area.

Dissipate - (with reference to a feeling or emotion) disappear or cause to disappear.

The correct answer is: Option 2 i.e. Extrusion.

Key Points

• The word "Extrusion" means the process of shaping a material, such as metal or plastic, by forcing it through a die. (बहिर्निष्कासन)
• Example: The aluminum was formed into a rod by extrusion.
• Extrusion refers to the action of forcing something out, especially through a small opening. (बहिर्निष्कासन)
• Example: The extrusion of toothpaste from the tube is a simple example of this process.

Therefore, the correct answer is- Option 2 i.e. Extrusion.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Extrution (अमान्य शब्द): This is an incorrect spelling and does not have a meaning.
• Extrosion (अमान्य शब्द): This is an incorrect spelling and does not have a meaning.
• Extrotion (अमान्य शब्द): This is an incorrect spelling and does not have a meaning.

The correct answer is 'Reiterate'.

Key Points

• The correct spelling of the word would be 'reiterate'
• Reiterate- to say or do again or repeatedly; repeat, often excessively.
• For e.g.- The government has reiterated its refusal to compromise with terrorists.

The sentence Y should be the first sentence as none of the other two have a generic continuation to the opening sentence. The next sentence should be Z as the last word of Y is 'stood' and the first world of Z is 'up' and they form a phrase 'stood up'. This automatically makes X the third sentence.The order should be YZX.

The opening state makes and admittance and this is extended in sentence Y with the use of the word 'when'. The second sentence should be Z to bring a coherent meaning to the ending of Y. This would automatically make X the third sentence. The correct would therefore be YZX.

Among the options, 1 would be the most correct alternative. Since option 2 has is, which is incorrect in terms of grammar. Options 3 and 4 are not grammatically correct and would not make for correct options.

Options 1 and 2 use the word 'tells which is incorrect given the passive voice of the sentence. Option 4 makes use of the word 'being' which is also incorrect since it changes the meaning of the sentence as present in the active voice. The correct option would, therefore, be 3.

The sentence is in the simple present tense and therefore the most appropriate option would be 'forget'.

The correct preposition in this regard would be 'on' since the sentence is talking about narrowing down your focus and concentrating on a particular thing.

Among the given options, the only one which can be used in the sentence to give meaning to the sentence is 'If'.

The most appropriate option would be 'that' since none of the other options would render the sentence grammatically correct.

Since the sentence gives a choice between two possible options, the most appropriate option would be 'or'.