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SSC Selection Post Matric Level Official Paper (Held on: 3 Aug 2022 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)·English Language
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Question 1621

SSC Selection Post 2022• English Language• English Language

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Many scientists believe that oceans will not look the same in the future. Oceans will change their colour. The reason behind this scenario will be climatic change as it will make the blue and green colour of the oceans bluer and greener, respectively. Many scientific researchers have proven that it will stimulate the growth of many creatures that live in oceans and affect the colour we see. The reason we find an ocean blue is the combination is the sunlight’s interaction with water molecules and whichever creatures live in the water. The molecules presented in water absorb all colours except blue which is reflected back. The green colour of the water is because of Phytoplankton which are tiny microscopic organisms like plants that use sunlight to create a chemical energy which is essential for their survival.

Select the word from the passage that best explains the given word.

Phytoplankton

  1. AOption (a)

    Plants

  2. BOption (b)

    Organisms

  3. COption (c)

    Creatures

  4. DOption (d)

    Molecules

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Plants

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Question 1622

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Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Many scientists believe that oceans will not look the same in the future. Oceans will change their colour. The reason behind this scenario will be climatic change as it will make the blue and green colour of the oceans bluer and greener, respectively. Many scientific researchers have proven that it will stimulate the growth of many creatures that live in oceans and affect the colour we see. The reason we find an ocean blue is the combination is the sunlight’s interaction with water molecules and whichever creatures live in the water. The molecules presented in water absorb all colours except blue which is reflected back. The green colour of the water is because of Phytoplankton which are tiny microscopic organisms like plants that use sunlight to create a chemical energy which is essential for their survival.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Absorb

  1. AOption (a)

    Renew

  2. BOption (b)

    Embrace

  3. COption (c)

    Assimilate

  4. DOption (d)

    Replace

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Renew

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Question 1623

SSC Selection Post 2022• English Language• English Language

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Many scientists believe that oceans will not look the same in the future. Oceans will change their colour. The reason behind this scenario will be climatic change as it will make the blue and green colour of the oceans bluer and greener, respectively. Many scientific researchers have proven that it will stimulate the growth of many creatures that live in oceans and affect the colour we see. The reason we find an ocean blue is the combination is the sunlight’s interaction with water molecules and whichever creatures live in the water. The molecules presented in water absorb all colours except blue which is reflected back. The green colour of the water is because of Phytoplankton which are tiny microscopic organisms like plants that use sunlight to create a chemical energy which is essential for their survival.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Survival

  1. AOption (a)

    Change

  2. BOption (b)

    Existence

  3. COption (c)

    Close

  4. DOption (d)

    Start

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Change

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Question 1624

SSC Selection Post 2022• English Language• English Language

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Many scientists believe that oceans will not look the same in the future. Oceans will change their colour. The reason behind this scenario will be climatic change as it will make the blue and green colour of the oceans bluer and greener, respectively. Many scientific researchers have proven that it will stimulate the growth of many creatures that live in oceans and affect the colour we see. The reason we find an ocean blue is the combination is the sunlight’s interaction with water molecules and whichever creatures live in the water. The molecules presented in water absorb all colours except blue which is reflected back. The green colour of the water is because of Phytoplankton which are tiny microscopic organisms like plants that use sunlight to create a chemical energy which is essential for their survival.

Choose the most appropriate title for the passage.

  1. AOption (a)

    Climate Change

  2. BOption (b)

    Ocean Colour

  3. COption (c)

    Blue and Green

  4. DOption (d)

    Weather Conditions

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Climate Change

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Question 1625

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Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. AOption (a)

    Conceit

  2. BOption (b)

    Deceive

  3. COption (c)

    Counterfeit

  4. DOption (d)

    Protien

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Answer: (a)A.

Conceit

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Question 1626

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Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The henna design on her hand was really ________.

  1. AOption (a)

    compatible

  2. BOption (b)

    reversible

  3. COption (c)

    solid

  4. DOption (d)

    intricate

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

compatible

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Question 1627

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Parts of the given sentence have been given as options. One of them contains a spelling error. Select that option.

It is important to imediately report a bullying incident to the trusted elders.

  1. AOption (a)

    imediately

  2. BOption (b)

    trusted

  3. COption (c)

    incident

  4. DOption (d)

    bullying

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

imediately

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Question 1628

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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.

The newsreader said that he was there for a heartfelt apology for making such a comment.

  1. AOption (a)

    The newsreader said, “I am here for a heartfelt apology for making such a comment.”

  2. BOption (b)

    The newsreader said, “I do come here for a heartfelt apology for making such a comment.”

  3. COption (c)

    The newsreader said, “I have been here for a heartfelt apology for making such a comment.”

  4. DOption (d)

    The newsreader said, “I was here for a heartfelt apology for making such a comment.”

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

The newsreader said, “I am here for a heartfelt apology for making such a comment.”

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Question 1629

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Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Amaze

  1. AOption (a)

    Assure

  2. BOption (b)

    Praise

  3. COption (c)

    Commit

  4. DOption (d)

    Astonish

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Assure

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Question 1630

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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.

The battery of the car has been used by the boy for his games.

  1. AOption (a)

    The boy might have used the battery of the car for his games.

  2. BOption (b)

    The boy used the battery of the car for his games.

  3. COption (c)

    The boy has used the battery of the car for his games.

  4. DOption (d)

    The boy was using the battery of the car for his games.

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

The boy might have used the battery of the car for his games.

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Question 1631

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Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

One should __________ one’s promises.

  1. AOption (a)

    take

  2. BOption (b)

    keep

  3. COption (c)

    hide

  4. DOption (d)

    give

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

take

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Question 1632

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Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Lack of moral values, character-building incentives and good cultural values accounts for the present crisis prevalent in Indian scenario. Today, we find that even the persons in the most powerful positions have become an accomplice of a corrupt culture even though they are well-educated and well-reputed for their scholarship. The tragedy is this that even after independence, Indian society could not lay down the foundations strong enough to evolve an effective leadership which could give a new direction to the people. The perennial fact still remains that no system of government can be successful until strong emphasis is placed on moral values in the society. It can be done through creating a proper climate—an environment where these values can grow fully and are not stifled in the cruel grasp of corruption.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for the following word:

PREVALENT

  1. AOption (a)

    Common

  2. BOption (b)

    Rare

  3. COption (c)

    Nonvalent

  4. DOption (d)

    Pervasive

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Common

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Question 1633

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Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Lack of moral values, character-building incentives and good cultural values accounts for the present crisis prevalent in Indian scenario. Today, we find that even the persons in the most powerful positions have become an accomplice of a corrupt culture even though they are well-educated and well-reputed for their scholarship. The tragedy is this that even after independence, Indian society could not lay down the foundations strong enough to evolve an effective leadership which could give a new direction to the people. The perennial fact still remains that no system of government can be successful until strong emphasis is placed on moral values in the society. It can be done through creating a proper climate—an environment where these values can grow fully and are not stifled in the cruel grasp of corruption.

What is the style used in writing the given passage?

  1. AOption (a)

    Narrative

  2. BOption (b)

    Dramatic

  3. COption (c)

    Descriptive

  4. DOption (d)

    Argumentative

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Narrative

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Question 1634

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Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Lack of moral values, character-building incentives and good cultural values accounts for the present crisis prevalent in Indian scenario. Today, we find that even the persons in the most powerful positions have become an accomplice of a corrupt culture even though they are well-educated and well-reputed for their scholarship. The tragedy is this that even after independence, Indian society could not lay down the foundations strong enough to evolve an effective leadership which could give a new direction to the people. The perennial fact still remains that no system of government can be successful until strong emphasis is placed on moral values in the society. It can be done through creating a proper climate—an environment where these values can grow fully and are not stifled in the cruel grasp of corruption.

Select from among the given options the most appropriate title for the passage.

  1. AOption (a)

    Cultural System

  2. BOption (b)

    Lack of Moral Values

  3. COption (c)

    Indian Society

  4. DOption (d)

    Significance of culture 

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Cultural System

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Question 1635

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Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Lack of moral values, character-building incentives and good cultural values accounts for the present crisis prevalent in Indian scenario. Today, we find that even the persons in the most powerful positions have become an accomplice of a corrupt culture even though they are well-educated and well-reputed for their scholarship. The tragedy is this that even after independence, Indian society could not lay down the foundations strong enough to evolve an effective leadership which could give a new direction to the people. The perennial fact still remains that no system of government can be successful until strong emphasis is placed on moral values in the society. It can be done through creating a proper climate—an environment where these values can grow fully and are not stifled in the cruel grasp of corruption.

 Which of the following facts is mentioned in the given passage? 

  1. AOption (a)

    Lack of effective leadership resulted in the failure of Indian society to provide a new direction to its people.

  2. BOption (b)

    For a successful system of governance, moral values are not essential.

  3. COption (c)

    Government is responsible for the moral and cultural behaviour of people.

  4. DOption (d)

    Moral and cultural values account for the crisis in Indian society.

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Lack of effective leadership resulted in the failure of Indian society to provide a new direction to its people.

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Question 1636

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Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Lack of moral values, character-building incentives and good cultural values accounts for the present crisis prevalent in Indian scenario. Today, we find that even the persons in the most powerful positions have become an accomplice of a corrupt culture even though they are well-educated and well-reputed for their scholarship. The tragedy is this that even after independence, Indian society could not lay down the foundations strong enough to evolve an effective leadership which could give a new direction to the people. The perennial fact still remains that no system of government can be successful until strong emphasis is placed on moral values in the society. It can be done through creating a proper climate—an environment where these values can grow fully and are not stifled in the cruel grasp of corruption.

Select the most appropriate synonym for the following word:

INCENTIVE

  1. AOption (a)

    Inducement

  2. BOption (b)

    Intensive

  3. COption (c)

    Extensive

  4. DOption (d)

    Strong

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Inducement

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Question 1637

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

The ability to laughter is peculiar to mankind.

  1. AOption (a)

    ability to laugh

  2. BOption (b)

    ability to laughing

  3. COption (c)

    ability to laughed

  4. DOption (d)

    ability to laughable

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

ability to laugh

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Question 1638

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Prejudice

  1. AOption (a)

    Prophecy

  2. BOption (b)

    Influence

  3. COption (c)

    Fairness

  4. DOption (d)

    Preconception

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Prophecy

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 1639

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Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. AOption (a)

    Promise

  2. BOption (b)

    Custom

  3. COption (c)

    Strength

  4. DOption (d)

    Polution

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Promise

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 1640

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Direction: In the following sentence, an idiom is highlighted. Select the alternative which best describes its use in the sentence.

The scheme says nothing new; it doesn't break new ground.

  1. AOption (a)

    To look into your own matter

  2. BOption (b)

    To do something that you should not be doing

  3. COption (c)

    Out of operational conditions

  4. DOption (d)

    To do something innovative

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

To look into your own matter

Explanation not yet available.

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