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SSC Selection Post HSC Level Official Paper (Held On: 27 June, 2023 Shift 3) (Previous Year Paper)·English Language
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Question 1441

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Bottled water demonstrates how much humans (1) ______ nature, reflecting the tremendous value they place on it. On the other hand, bottled water indicates (2) ______ for nature's complexities, displaying the irony that may lead to the mutual annihilation of humanity and the (3) ______.The finest example is the (4) ______ of bottled water, which is the commercialisation of natural resources. Holding bottled water, it is clear to see a gorgeous image of a lake and a small (5) ______ of blue and green plastic around its neck.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

  1. AOption (a)

    commodify

  2. BOption (b)

    satisfy

  3. COption (c)

    glorify

  4. DOption (d)

    beautify

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Answer: (a)A.

commodify

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Question 1442

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Bottled water demonstrates how much humans (1) ______ nature, reflecting the tremendous value they place on it. On the other hand, bottled water indicates (2) ______ for nature's complexities, displaying the irony that may lead to the mutual annihilation of humanity and the (3) ______.The finest example is the (4) ______ of bottled water, which is the commercialisation of natural resources. Holding bottled water, it is clear to see a gorgeous image of a lake and a small (5) ______ of blue and green plastic around its neck.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

  1. AOption (a)

    admiration

  2. BOption (b)

    contempt

  3. COption (c)

    acceptance

  4. DOption (d)

    affectation

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

admiration

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 1443

SSC Selection Post 2023• English Language• English Language

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Bottled water demonstrates how much humans (1) ______ nature, reflecting the tremendous value they place on it. On the other hand, bottled water indicates (2) ______ for nature's complexities, displaying the irony that may lead to the mutual annihilation of humanity and the (3) ______.The finest example is the (4) ______ of bottled water, which is the commercialisation of natural resources. Holding bottled water, it is clear to see a gorgeous image of a lake and a small (5) ______ of blue and green plastic around its neck.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

  1. AOption (a)

    collections

  2. BOption (b)

    humans

  3. COption (c)

    trash

  4. DOption (d)

    environment

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

collections

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Question 1444

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Bottled water demonstrates how much humans (1) ______ nature, reflecting the tremendous value they place on it. On the other hand, bottled water indicates (2) ______ for nature's complexities, displaying the irony that may lead to the mutual annihilation of humanity and the (3) ______.The finest example is the (4) ______ of bottled water, which is the commercialisation of natural resources. Holding bottled water, it is clear to see a gorgeous image of a lake and a small (5) ______ of blue and green plastic around its neck.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 4.

  1. AOption (a)

    corruption

  2. BOption (b)

    recycling

  3. COption (c)

    recollecting

  4. DOption (d)

    sale

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

corruption

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Question 1445

SSC Selection Post 2023• English Language• English Language

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Bottled water demonstrates how much humans (1) ______ nature, reflecting the tremendous value they place on it. On the other hand, bottled water indicates (2) ______ for nature's complexities, displaying the irony that may lead to the mutual annihilation of humanity and the (3) ______.The finest example is the (4) ______ of bottled water, which is the commercialisation of natural resources. Holding bottled water, it is clear to see a gorgeous image of a lake and a small (5) ______ of blue and green plastic around its neck.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

  1. AOption (a)

    beam

  2. BOption (b)

    bunch

  3. COption (c)

    group

  4. DOption (d)

    piece

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

beam

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Question 1446

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Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Virtual learning refers to an environment where students study a digital-based curriculum taught by instructors that lecture online via video or audio. This instruction can take place either in a self-paced (asynchronous) environment or in a real-time (synchronous) environment. There are many reasons why people choose virtual learning over instruction in a traditional classroom. For example, the flexibility of virtual learning makes it an appropriate choice for full-time workers who would like to continue their education or cannot attend in-person classes.

The virtual learning environment is also a good choice for people who enjoy self-learning.

Some virtual learning options have classes to attend at scheduled times, while others allow you to learn at your own pace. With this self-paced option, you have a lot of autonomy with the intensity and overall cadence of your learning while still enjoying the benefits of guided lessons.

Virtual learning gives students access to coursework from anywhere, at any time, making learning super convenient. Asynchronous classes also give an immense amount of flexibility for lectures and studying. Even with the flexibility of the course, online courses are associated with higher retention rates and graduation rates. A study conducted by Arizona State University found that students taking virtual classes benefit from increased access and cost savings of as much as 50 percent.

What is the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word 'autonomy' from the passage?

  1. AOption (a)

    Dependence

  2. BOption (b)

    Preference

  3. COption (c)

    Liberty

  4. DOption (d)

    Availability

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Answer: (a)A.

Dependence

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Question 1447

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Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Virtual learning refers to an environment where students study a digital-based curriculum taught by instructors that lecture online via video or audio. This instruction can take place either in a self-paced (asynchronous) environment or in a real-time (synchronous) environment. There are many reasons why people choose virtual learning over instruction in a traditional classroom. For example, the flexibility of virtual learning makes it an appropriate choice for full-time workers who would like to continue their education or cannot attend in-person classes.

The virtual learning environment is also a good choice for people who enjoy self-learning.

Some virtual learning options have classes to attend at scheduled times, while others allow you to learn at your own pace. With this self-paced option, you have a lot of autonomy with the intensity and overall cadence of your learning while still enjoying the benefits of guided lessons.

Virtual learning gives students access to coursework from anywhere, at any time, making learning super convenient. Asynchronous classes also give an immense amount of flexibility for lectures and studying. Even with the flexibility of the course, online courses are associated with higher retention rates and graduation rates. A study conducted by Arizona State University found that students taking virtual classes benefit from increased access and cost savings of as much as 50 percent.

What is the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word 'retention' from the passage?

  1. AOption (a)

    Perception

  2. BOption (b)

    Preventive

  3. COption (c)

    Retaining

  4. DOption (d)

    Relinquishment

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Perception

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Question 1448

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Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Virtual learning refers to an environment where students study a digital-based curriculum taught by instructors that lecture online via video or audio. This instruction can take place either in a self-paced (asynchronous) environment or in a real-time (synchronous) environment. There are many reasons why people choose virtual learning over instruction in a traditional classroom. For example, the flexibility of virtual learning makes it an appropriate choice for full-time workers who would like to continue their education or cannot attend in-person classes.

The virtual learning environment is also a good choice for people who enjoy self-learning.

Some virtual learning options have classes to attend at scheduled times, while others allow you to learn at your own pace. With this self-paced option, you have a lot of autonomy with the intensity and overall cadence of your learning while still enjoying the benefits of guided lessons.

Virtual learning gives students access to coursework from anywhere, at any time, making learning super convenient. Asynchronous classes also give an immense amount of flexibility for lectures and studying. Even with the flexibility of the course, online courses are associated with higher retention rates and graduation rates. A study conducted by Arizona State University found that students taking virtual classes benefit from increased access and cost savings of as much as 50 percent.

Which of the following options represent the structure of the passage?

  1. AOption (a)

    Compare and Contrast

  2. BOption (b)

    Chronological

  3. COption (c)

    Descriptive

  4. DOption (d)

    Spatial

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Compare and Contrast

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Question 1449

SSC Selection Post 2023• English Language• English Language

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Virtual learning refers to an environment where students study a digital-based curriculum taught by instructors that lecture online via video or audio. This instruction can take place either in a self-paced (asynchronous) environment or in a real-time (synchronous) environment. There are many reasons why people choose virtual learning over instruction in a traditional classroom. For example, the flexibility of virtual learning makes it an appropriate choice for full-time workers who would like to continue their education or cannot attend in-person classes.

The virtual learning environment is also a good choice for people who enjoy self-learning.

Some virtual learning options have classes to attend at scheduled times, while others allow you to learn at your own pace. With this self-paced option, you have a lot of autonomy with the intensity and overall cadence of your learning while still enjoying the benefits of guided lessons.

Virtual learning gives students access to coursework from anywhere, at any time, making learning super convenient. Asynchronous classes also give an immense amount of flexibility for lectures and studying. Even with the flexibility of the course, online courses are associated with higher retention rates and graduation rates. A study conducted by Arizona State University found that students taking virtual classes benefit from increased access and cost savings of as much as 50 percent.

Which of the following most accurately states the central idea of the passage?

  1. AOption (a)

    Self-paced learning

  2. BOption (b)

    Flexible learning environment

  3. COption (c)

    Guided learning environment

  4. DOption (d)

    Virtual learning and its advantages

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Self-paced learning

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Question 1450

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Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Virtual learning refers to an environment where students study a digital-based curriculum taught by instructors that lecture online via video or audio. This instruction can take place either in a self-paced (asynchronous) environment or in a real-time (synchronous) environment. There are many reasons why people choose virtual learning over instruction in a traditional classroom. For example, the flexibility of virtual learning makes it an appropriate choice for full-time workers who would like to continue their education or cannot attend in-person classes.

The virtual learning environment is also a good choice for people who enjoy self-learning.

Some virtual learning options have classes to attend at scheduled times, while others allow you to learn at your own pace. With this self-paced option, you have a lot of autonomy with the intensity and overall cadence of your learning while still enjoying the benefits of guided lessons.

Virtual learning gives students access to coursework from anywhere, at any time, making learning super convenient. Asynchronous classes also give an immense amount of flexibility for lectures and studying. Even with the flexibility of the course, online courses are associated with higher retention rates and graduation rates. A study conducted by Arizona State University found that students taking virtual classes benefit from increased access and cost savings of as much as 50 percent.

Which of the following is the best description of the tone of the passage?

  1. AOption (a)

    Biased

  2. BOption (b)

    Technical

  3. COption (c)

    Cynical

  4. DOption (d)

    Dogmatic

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Biased

Explanation not yet available.
SSC Selection Post Graduation Level Official Paper (Held On: 30 June, 2023 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)·English Language
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Question 1451

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase.

Julia has the habit of comparing apples to oranges.

  1. AOption (a)

    Comparing two things that cannot be compared

  2. BOption (b)

    Blaming others for her mistakes

  3. COption (c)

    Choosing things after careful scrutiny

  4. DOption (d)

    Purchasing different fruits for different purposes

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Comparing two things that cannot be compared

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Question 1452

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Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words in the given sentence.

The two women chatted in a friendly and peaceable manner, as if they'd known one another for a lifetime.

  1. AOption (a)

    apparently

  2. BOption (b)

    assuredly

  3. COption (c)

    absurdly

  4. DOption (d)

    amicably

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

apparently

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 1453

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Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

The volunteers of the organisation refused point blank of do what was requested.

  1. AOption (a)

    refused point blank to do

  2. BOption (b)

    refused point blank doing 

  3. COption (c)

    refused point blankedly to do

  4. DOption (d)

    refused in point blank of doing 

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

refused point blank to do

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 1454

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Select the sentence that has the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Die a dog’s death

  1. AOption (a)

    The old businessman died in peace after meeting his whole family on his deathbed.

  2. BOption (b)

    Yesterday, a poor vegetable seller died in an unfortunate accident.

  3. COption (c)

     The doctor who used illegal methods to conduct experiments on humans must die a shameful death.

  4. DOption (d)

    Wars compel people to starve to death and they are helpless. 

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

The old businessman died in peace after meeting his whole family on his deathbed.

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 1455

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence.

Rather than being deceitful, we need to be truthful and work together to stop the unrestrained growth of corruption in all areas of our society.

  1. AOption (a)

    Deceitful

  2. BOption (b)

    Growth

  3. COption (c)

    Unrestrained

  4. DOption (d)

    Stop

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Deceitful

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 1456

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Agriculture, with its (1)________ sectors, is unquestionably the largest livelihood provider in India, more so in the vast rural areas. It also (2)________ a significant figure to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Sustainable agriculture, in (3)________ food security, rural employment and environmentally sustainable technologies, such as soil conservation, sustainable natural resource management and biodiversity protection, are essential (4)________ holistic rural development. Indian agriculture and allied activities (5)________ witnessed a green revolution, a white revolution, a yellow revolution and a blue revolution.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

  1. AOption (a)

    social

  2. BOption (b)

    another

  3. COption (c)

    secured

  4. DOption (d)

    allied

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

social

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 1457

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Agriculture, with its (1)________ sectors, is unquestionably the largest livelihood provider in India, more so in the vast rural areas. It also (2)________ a significant figure to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Sustainable agriculture, in (3)________ food security, rural employment and environmentally sustainable technologies, such as soil conservation, sustainable natural resource management and biodiversity protection, are essential (4)________ holistic rural development. Indian agriculture and allied activities (5)________ witnessed a green revolution, a white revolution, a yellow revolution and a blue revolution.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

  1. AOption (a)

    assume

  2. BOption (b)

    insist

  3. COption (c)

    contributes

  4. DOption (d)

    insight

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

assume

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 1458

SSC Selection Post 2023• English Language• English Language

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Agriculture, with its (1)________ sectors, is unquestionably the largest livelihood provider in India, more so in the vast rural areas. It also (2)________ a significant figure to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Sustainable agriculture, in (3)________ food security, rural employment and environmentally sustainable technologies, such as soil conservation, sustainable natural resource management and biodiversity protection, are essential (4)________ holistic rural development. Indian agriculture and allied activities (5)________ witnessed a green revolution, a white revolution, a yellow revolution and a blue revolution.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3. 

  1. AOption (a)

    condition of

  2. BOption (b)

    time of 

  3. COption (c)

    spite of

  4. DOption (d)

    terms of

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

condition of

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 1459

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Agriculture, with its (1)________ sectors, is unquestionably the largest livelihood provider in India, more so in the vast rural areas. It also (2)________ a significant figure to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Sustainable agriculture, in (3)________ food security, rural employment and environmentally sustainable technologies, such as soil conservation, sustainable natural resource management and biodiversity protection, are essential (4)________ holistic rural development. Indian agriculture and allied activities (5)________ witnessed a green revolution, a white revolution, a yellow revolution and a blue revolution.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

  1. AOption (a)

    in

  2. BOption (b)

    on

  3. COption (c)

    for

  4. DOption (d)

    as

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

in

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 1460

SSC Selection Post 2023• English Language• English Language

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Agriculture, with its (1)________ sectors, is unquestionably the largest livelihood provider in India, more so in the vast rural areas. It also (2)________ a significant figure to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Sustainable agriculture, in (3)________ food security, rural employment and environmentally sustainable technologies, such as soil conservation, sustainable natural resource management and biodiversity protection, are essential (4)________ holistic rural development. Indian agriculture and allied activities (5)________ witnessed a green revolution, a white revolution, a yellow revolution and a blue revolution.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5. 

  1. AOption (a)

    being

  2. BOption (b)

    will

  3. COption (c)

    have

  4. DOption (d)

    be

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

being

Explanation not yet available.

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