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SSC Stenographer 2024 Official Paper (Held On: 11 Dec, 2024 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)·English Language and Comprehension
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Question 1281

SSC Stenographer 2024• English Language and Comprehension• English Language and Comprehension

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

Climate change, driven primarily by human activities, is a pressing global issue. The burning of fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, into the atmosphere, leading to the (1) ______ effect. Rising temperatures cause melting ice caps, (2) ______ sea levels and extreme weather patterns. Mitigating climate change requires a (3) ______ approach, including transitioning to renewable energy sources, promoting sustainable practices and implementing policies to reduce emissions. Additionally, raising (4) ______ awareness about the importance of conservation is crucial. The collective effort to combat climate change will determine the quality of life for future (5) ______.

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

  1. AOption (a)

    stabilising

  2. BOption (b)

    increasing

  3. COption (c)

    purifying

  4. DOption (d)

    vapouring

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

increasing

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'increasing'.

 

Key Points

  • The passage discusses the effects of climate change, particularly rising temperatures and their consequences.
  • Melting ice caps contribute to a rise in sea levels.
  • "Increasing" fits well as it correctly describes the rising sea levels due to global warming.
  • Other options ("stabilising", "purifying", "vapouring") do not accurately describe the impact of climate change on sea levels.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

 

Additional Information

  • Stabilising (स्थिर करना): "Stabilising" means making something more stable, which does not fit the context of discussing forest fire hazards.
  • Purifying (शुद्ध करना): "Purifying" means making something pure, which does not reflect the idea of danger or harm.
  • Vapouring (वाष्पित करना): "Vapouring" means converting into vapor, which does not align with describing the risk posed by forest fires.
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Question 1282

SSC Stenographer 2024• English Language and Comprehension• English Language and Comprehension

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

Climate change, driven primarily by human activities, is a pressing global issue. The burning of fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, into the atmosphere, leading to the (1) ______ effect. Rising temperatures cause melting ice caps, (2) ______ sea levels and extreme weather patterns. Mitigating climate change requires a (3) ______ approach, including transitioning to renewable energy sources, promoting sustainable practices and implementing policies to reduce emissions. Additionally, raising (4) ______ awareness about the importance of conservation is crucial. The collective effort to combat climate change will determine the quality of life for future (5) ______.

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

  1. AOption (a)

     red sea

  2. BOption (b)

    sound

  3. COption (c)

     greenhouse

  4. DOption (d)

    visual

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

 greenhouse

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'greenhouse'.

 

Key Points

  • The passage discusses the impact of climate change caused by human activities.
  • The blank refers to an effect caused by greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide.
  • "Greenhouse" is the correct word because the phrase "greenhouse effect" describes the trapping of heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to rising temperatures.
  • Other options ("red sea", "sound", "visual") do not fit the context of climate change and its effects.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

 

Additional Information

  • Option 1 ("red sea") is incorrect as it does not relate to climate change.
  • Option 2 ("sound") does not fit, as climate change is not related to sound effects.
  • Option 4 ("visual") is unrelated to the concept of climate change.
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Question 1283

SSC Stenographer 2024• English Language and Comprehension• English Language and Comprehension

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

With the aid of globalisation, the (1)________ planet can be viewed as a (2)________ marketplace. By viewing the world as a single market, merchants are able to expand their reach. Agricultural products, engineering goods, food items and toiletries that were already created in India were not permitted to be (3)_______ until the 1990s. But during the 1990s, the wealthy countries (4)________ pressure on the poor and emerging nations to open their markets so that the wealthy might more easily spread their industries. When India first began its liberalisation and globalisation process in 1991, it was a (5)______ step for the country.

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

  1. AOption (a)

    abducted

  2. BOption (b)

    engrossed

  3. COption (c)

    emerged

  4. DOption (d)

    significant

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

significant

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'significant'.

 

Key Points

  • The passage discusses India's liberalisation and globalisation process, which was a major economic transformation.
  • A suitable word should describe the importance of this step in India's economic history.
  • "Significant" fits well as it conveys that the liberalisation process was an important and impactful decision for the country.
  • Other options ("abducted", "engrossed", "emerged") do not logically fit in this context.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

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Question 1284

SSC Stenographer 2024• English Language and Comprehension• English Language and Comprehension

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

With the aid of globalisation, the (1)________ planet can be viewed as a (2)________ marketplace. By viewing the world as a single market, merchants are able to expand their reach. Agricultural products, engineering goods, food items and toiletries that were already created in India were not permitted to be (3)_______ until the 1990s. But during the 1990s, the wealthy countries (4)________ pressure on the poor and emerging nations to open their markets so that the wealthy might more easily spread their industries. When India first began its liberalisation and globalisation process in 1991, it was a (5)______ step for the country.

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

  1. AOption (a)

     conserved

  2. BOption (b)

     discontinued

  3. COption (c)

     exempted

  4. DOption (d)

     exerted

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

 exerted

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'exerted'.

 

Key Points

  • The passage contextually requires a word that fits the idea of applying force or influence.
  • "Exerted" is appropriate as it means to apply or bring to bear (a force, influence, or quality).
  • Other options do not fit the context of the passage.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

 

Additional Information

  • Conserved (संरक्षित): "Conserved" means protected, which does not fit the context of applying influence or force.
  • Discontinued (बंद कर दिया गया): "Discontinued" means stopped, which does not fit the context of applying influence or force.
  • Exempted (मुक्त): "Exempted" means free from an obligation or liability, which does not fit the context of applying influence or force.
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Question 1285

SSC Stenographer 2024• English Language and Comprehension• English Language and Comprehension

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

With the aid of globalisation, the (1)________ planet can be viewed as a (2)________ marketplace. By viewing the world as a single market, merchants are able to expand their reach. Agricultural products, engineering goods, food items and toiletries that were already created in India were not permitted to be (3)_______ until the 1990s. But during the 1990s, the wealthy countries (4)________ pressure on the poor and emerging nations to open their markets so that the wealthy might more easily spread their industries. When India first began its liberalisation and globalisation process in 1991, it was a (5)______ step for the country.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3

  1. AOption (a)

    intoxicated

  2. BOption (b)

    martyred

  3. COption (c)

    imported

  4. DOption (d)

    elated

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

imported

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'imported'.

 

Key Points

  • The passage discusses the different states and conditions of substances or entities.
  • The appropriate word should indicate something related to bringing in or introducing from an external source.
  • "Imported" fits well as it denotes bringing goods or services into a country from abroad, which aligns with the context.
  • Other options ("intoxicated", "martyred", "elated") do not fit the context of describing the state of being brought in from outside.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

 

Additional Information

  • Intoxicated (नशे में): "Intoxicated" means affected by alcohol or drugs, which does not fit the context of discussing external introduction.
  • Martyred (शहीद): "Martyred" means killed because of their beliefs, which does not reflect the idea of bringing in from external sources.
  • Elated (प्रसन्न): "Elated" means very happy or proud, which does not align with describing the state of being introduced from outside.
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Question 1286

SSC Stenographer 2024• English Language and Comprehension• English Language and Comprehension

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

With the aid of globalisation, the (1)________ planet can be viewed as a (2)________ marketplace. By viewing the world as a single market, merchants are able to expand their reach. Agricultural products, engineering goods, food items and toiletries that were already created in India were not permitted to be (3)_______ until the 1990s. But during the 1990s, the wealthy countries (4)________ pressure on the poor and emerging nations to open their markets so that the wealthy might more easily spread their industries. When India first began its liberalisation and globalisation process in 1991, it was a (5)______ step for the country.

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

  1. AOption (a)

     segregated

  2. BOption (b)

     unified

  3. COption (c)

     decentralised

  4. DOption (d)

     separated

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

 unified

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'unified'.

 

Key Points

  • The passage discusses globalisation, which refers to the world becoming interconnected.
  • The appropriate word should indicate that the world is being viewed as a single, connected marketplace.
  • "Unified" fits well as it denotes integration and bringing together different parts into one whole.
  • Other options ("segregated", "decentralised", "separated") do not align with the idea of globalisation promoting interconnectedness.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

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Question 1287

SSC Stenographer 2024• English Language and Comprehension• English Language and Comprehension

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

With the aid of globalisation, the (1)________ planet can be viewed as a (2)________ marketplace. By viewing the world as a single market, merchants are able to expand their reach. Agricultural products, engineering goods, food items and toiletries that were already created in India were not permitted to be (3)_______ until the 1990s. But during the 1990s, the wealthy countries (4)________ pressure on the poor and emerging nations to open their markets so that the wealthy might more easily spread their industries. When India first began its liberalisation and globalisation process in 1991, it was a (5)______ step for the country.

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

  1. AOption (a)

    half

  2. BOption (b)

    part

  3. COption (c)

    limited

  4. DOption (d)

    entire

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

entire

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'entire'.

 

Key Points

  • The passage discusses the impact of globalization on the world, emphasizing how it has transformed the planet into a single marketplace.
  • The word "entire" is the most suitable choice because it correctly conveys the idea of the whole world being viewed as one marketplace.
  • Other options such as "half", "part", and "limited" do not fit, as they imply only a section of the planet, which contradicts the intended meaning.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

 

Additional Information

  • Half (आधा): "Half" suggests only a portion of the planet, which does not align with the idea of globalization encompassing the whole world.
  • Part (भाग): "Part" also implies only a section, which contradicts the notion of a unified global market.
  • Limited (सीमित): "Limited" conveys restrictions, whereas globalization implies expansion and inclusivity on a global scale.
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Question 1288

SSC Stenographer 2024• English Language and Comprehension• English Language and Comprehension

Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

The major factor in ensuring the safety of the food supply is food packaging. To ensure that food safety criteria are met, advances in food processing and packaging have dramatically increased. When food processing is finished, packaging preserves the benefits without having a negative impact on individuals who consume the food. Additionally, it enables food to be transported from the point of production to the point of consumption while maintaining its integrity despite the considerable distance. Additionally, it shields delicate foods from light, physical harm, and chemical changes as well as against microbial contamination of meals like meat.

In other cases, the packaging is a tool for business promotion in the food processing industries. The packages frequently brand the business or promote it in some way. Packages can occasionally improve a product’s appearance and increase consumer appeal. To comply with rules, packaging technology must strike a compromise between a number of issues. These include the protection of food along with other factors including increased social and environmental awareness, the expense of energy and materials, rigorous limits on pollutants, and the removal of municipal solid waste.

Food packaging can be made from a variety of materials, some of which include foil, laminates, coated sheets, films, metals, plastics, conventional, and paper.

Some of these things don’t decay at all, while others degrade in varying degrees. The topic of environmental damage brought on by food packing materials is not new. Plastic and other items are virtually universally discarded, harming the ecosystem. Despite how important packaging is, it nevertheless poses a serious environmental risk.

The process of making packaging necessitates the use of natural resources, which results in the destruction of a variety of unintended animal habitats.

Some businesses, like those that harvest trees, also don’t allow the growth of many of the natural resources they use.

Because harmful fumes are released into the atmosphere during the manufacture of these packaging materials, the environment is also harmed. The air will become more contaminated if these processes aren’t managed. Occasionally, these packaging wastes are carelessly disposed of, polluting the environment, and some of those wastes don’t disintegrate at all. Wood and paper are two prominent packaging materials made from forest resources.

Uncontrolled, contentious exploitation of forest resources will upset the balance of the forests’ growth. Erosion, desertification, water scarcities, and a host of ecological issues are just a few of the effects of an unbalanced growth rate. Non-biodegradable packing materials have long-lasting negative effects on the environment and can harm soil and other components through aquatic and atmospheric processes. This can lead to food insecurity, harm to other creatures, and damage to ecology and marine life. Improper disposal of packaging waste can be fatal to animals and impact spawning seasons, making pollution a serious concern. Food packaging has a negative impact on the environment, thus it’s important to manage the trash properly to protect human health, the environment, and natural resources.

Some of these methods include utilising less packaging, creating products with longer shelf lives, and repurposing goods and resources are all part of source reduction. By altering the appearance, acquisition, production, or usage of the originating material and products, source reduction also lowers the quantity and toxicity of the trash. Waste combustion is a controlled burning method used at specific facilities to dispose of non-recyclable materials. Waste-to-energy combustion incinerators use steam generators to produce heat for electricity generation. Composting is the controlled aerobic or biological decomposition of organic waste and is an effective waste disposal solution. This process involves placing organic debris in piles and providing sufficient moisture for decomposition by microorganisms.

What do you mean by 'composting' in the above passage?

  1. AOption (a)

     Biological decomposition of organic waste

  2. BOption (b)

     Mismanaging the energy resources

  3. COption (c)

    Generating electricity using decomposition

  4. DOption (d)

    Waste to energy combustion

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

 Biological decomposition of organic waste

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

  • Composting is the controlled aerobic or biological decomposition of organic waste.
  • It is an effective waste disposal method that involves placing organic debris in piles and providing sufficient moisture for decomposition by microorganisms.
  • The process helps in reducing organic waste and converting it into nutrient-rich compost for soil enrichment.
  • Thus, the correct answer is Option 1: Biological decomposition of organic waste.

 

Additional Information

  • Option 2: Mismanaging the energy resources – Incorrect, as composting does not involve energy mismanagement.
  • Option 3: Generating electricity using decomposition – Incorrect, as composting is not focused on electricity generation.
  • Option 4: Waste to energy combustion – Incorrect, as composting is a biological process, not combustion-based waste disposal.
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Question 1289

SSC Stenographer 2024• English Language and Comprehension• English Language and Comprehension

Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

The major factor in ensuring the safety of the food supply is food packaging. To ensure that food safety criteria are met, advances in food processing and packaging have dramatically increased. When food processing is finished, packaging preserves the benefits without having a negative impact on individuals who consume the food. Additionally, it enables food to be transported from the point of production to the point of consumption while maintaining its integrity despite the considerable distance. Additionally, it shields delicate foods from light, physical harm, and chemical changes as well as against microbial contamination of meals like meat.

In other cases, the packaging is a tool for business promotion in the food processing industries. The packages frequently brand the business or promote it in some way. Packages can occasionally improve a product’s appearance and increase consumer appeal. To comply with rules, packaging technology must strike a compromise between a number of issues. These include the protection of food along with other factors including increased social and environmental awareness, the expense of energy and materials, rigorous limits on pollutants, and the removal of municipal solid waste.

Food packaging can be made from a variety of materials, some of which include foil, laminates, coated sheets, films, metals, plastics, conventional, and paper.

Some of these things don’t decay at all, while others degrade in varying degrees. The topic of environmental damage brought on by food packing materials is not new. Plastic and other items are virtually universally discarded, harming the ecosystem. Despite how important packaging is, it nevertheless poses a serious environmental risk.

The process of making packaging necessitates the use of natural resources, which results in the destruction of a variety of unintended animal habitats.

Some businesses, like those that harvest trees, also don’t allow the growth of many of the natural resources they use.

Because harmful fumes are released into the atmosphere during the manufacture of these packaging materials, the environment is also harmed. The air will become more contaminated if these processes aren’t managed. Occasionally, these packaging wastes are carelessly disposed of, polluting the environment, and some of those wastes don’t disintegrate at all. Wood and paper are two prominent packaging materials made from forest resources.

Uncontrolled, contentious exploitation of forest resources will upset the balance of the forests’ growth. Erosion, desertification, water scarcities, and a host of ecological issues are just a few of the effects of an unbalanced growth rate. Non-biodegradable packing materials have long-lasting negative effects on the environment and can harm soil and other components through aquatic and atmospheric processes. This can lead to food insecurity, harm to other creatures, and damage to ecology and marine life. Improper disposal of packaging waste can be fatal to animals and impact spawning seasons, making pollution a serious concern. Food packaging has a negative impact on the environment, thus it’s important to manage the trash properly to protect human health, the environment, and natural resources.

Some of these methods include utilising less packaging, creating products with longer shelf lives, and repurposing goods and resources are all part of source reduction. By altering the appearance, acquisition, production, or usage of the originating material and products, source reduction also lowers the quantity and toxicity of the trash. Waste combustion is a controlled burning method used at specific facilities to dispose of non-recyclable materials. Waste-to-energy combustion incinerators use steam generators to produce heat for electricity generation. Composting is the controlled aerobic or biological decomposition of organic waste and is an effective waste disposal solution. This process involves placing organic debris in piles and providing sufficient moisture for decomposition by microorganisms.

Which of the following is an effect of unbalanced growth rate?

  1. AOption (a)

    Composting

  2. BOption (b)

    Recycling

  3. COption (c)

    Aerobic decomposition

  4. DOption (d)

    Desertification

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Desertification

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

  • Unbalanced growth rate in forest resources can lead to desertification, which is the degradation of land due to excessive exploitation.
  • Deforestation and the loss of natural vegetation disturb the ecological balance, causing soil erosion and reduced fertility.
  • Water scarcity is another consequence of desertification, impacting agriculture and biodiversity.
  • Unlike composting, recycling, or aerobic decomposition, desertification is a direct environmental impact of unregulated resource usage.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Additional Information

  • Option 1 (Composting): Composting is the biological decomposition of organic matter and does not relate to unbalanced growth rates.
  • Option 2 (Recycling): Recycling helps manage waste but does not directly impact growth rate balance.
  • Option 3 (Aerobic Decomposition): This is the natural breakdown of organic materials in the presence of oxygen and is unrelated to deforestation or desertification.
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Question 1290

SSC Stenographer 2024• English Language and Comprehension• English Language and Comprehension

Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

The major factor in ensuring the safety of the food supply is food packaging. To ensure that food safety criteria are met, advances in food processing and packaging have dramatically increased. When food processing is finished, packaging preserves the benefits without having a negative impact on individuals who consume the food. Additionally, it enables food to be transported from the point of production to the point of consumption while maintaining its integrity despite the considerable distance. Additionally, it shields delicate foods from light, physical harm, and chemical changes as well as against microbial contamination of meals like meat.

In other cases, the packaging is a tool for business promotion in the food processing industries. The packages frequently brand the business or promote it in some way. Packages can occasionally improve a product’s appearance and increase consumer appeal. To comply with rules, packaging technology must strike a compromise between a number of issues. These include the protection of food along with other factors including increased social and environmental awareness, the expense of energy and materials, rigorous limits on pollutants, and the removal of municipal solid waste.

Food packaging can be made from a variety of materials, some of which include foil, laminates, coated sheets, films, metals, plastics, conventional, and paper.

Some of these things don’t decay at all, while others degrade in varying degrees. The topic of environmental damage brought on by food packing materials is not new. Plastic and other items are virtually universally discarded, harming the ecosystem. Despite how important packaging is, it nevertheless poses a serious environmental risk.

The process of making packaging necessitates the use of natural resources, which results in the destruction of a variety of unintended animal habitats.

Some businesses, like those that harvest trees, also don’t allow the growth of many of the natural resources they use.

Because harmful fumes are released into the atmosphere during the manufacture of these packaging materials, the environment is also harmed. The air will become more contaminated if these processes aren’t managed. Occasionally, these packaging wastes are carelessly disposed of, polluting the environment, and some of those wastes don’t disintegrate at all. Wood and paper are two prominent packaging materials made from forest resources.

Uncontrolled, contentious exploitation of forest resources will upset the balance of the forests’ growth. Erosion, desertification, water scarcities, and a host of ecological issues are just a few of the effects of an unbalanced growth rate. Non-biodegradable packing materials have long-lasting negative effects on the environment and can harm soil and other components through aquatic and atmospheric processes. This can lead to food insecurity, harm to other creatures, and damage to ecology and marine life. Improper disposal of packaging waste can be fatal to animals and impact spawning seasons, making pollution a serious concern. Food packaging has a negative impact on the environment, thus it’s important to manage the trash properly to protect human health, the environment, and natural resources.

Some of these methods include utilising less packaging, creating products with longer shelf lives, and repurposing goods and resources are all part of source reduction. By altering the appearance, acquisition, production, or usage of the originating material and products, source reduction also lowers the quantity and toxicity of the trash. Waste combustion is a controlled burning method used at specific facilities to dispose of non-recyclable materials. Waste-to-energy combustion incinerators use steam generators to produce heat for electricity generation. Composting is the controlled aerobic or biological decomposition of organic waste and is an effective waste disposal solution. This process involves placing organic debris in piles and providing sufficient moisture for decomposition by microorganisms.

Identify the central theme of the passage.

  1. AOption (a)

     Managing the food packaging through reducing the cost and quality of plastics

  2. BOption (b)

    Awareness regarding the biodegradable and non-biodegradable food packaging resources

  3. COption (c)

    To understand and manage the waste through composting and recycling

  4. DOption (d)

    To understand the role and effect of food packaging on the environment

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

To understand the role and effect of food packaging on the environment

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

  • The passage primarily discusses the role of food packaging in preserving food quality and safety while also highlighting its environmental impact.
  • It addresses various concerns, including pollution, resource exploitation, and the need for sustainable waste management.
  • The passage emphasizes the effects of packaging on the environment, making Option 4 the most appropriate choice.
  • While composting and recycling are mentioned as solutions, they are not the central theme of the passage.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Additional Information

  • Option 1: Focuses on cost and quality of plastics, which is not the primary theme of the passage.
  • Option 2: Talks about biodegradable and non-biodegradable resources but does not encompass the broader discussion of food packaging’s impact.
  • Option 3: Discusses waste management methods, which are part of the passage but not the main theme.
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Question 1291

SSC Stenographer 2024• English Language and Comprehension• English Language and Comprehension

Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

The major factor in ensuring the safety of the food supply is food packaging. To ensure that food safety criteria are met, advances in food processing and packaging have dramatically increased. When food processing is finished, packaging preserves the benefits without having a negative impact on individuals who consume the food. Additionally, it enables food to be transported from the point of production to the point of consumption while maintaining its integrity despite the considerable distance. Additionally, it shields delicate foods from light, physical harm, and chemical changes as well as against microbial contamination of meals like meat.

In other cases, the packaging is a tool for business promotion in the food processing industries. The packages frequently brand the business or promote it in some way. Packages can occasionally improve a product’s appearance and increase consumer appeal. To comply with rules, packaging technology must strike a compromise between a number of issues. These include the protection of food along with other factors including increased social and environmental awareness, the expense of energy and materials, rigorous limits on pollutants, and the removal of municipal solid waste.

Food packaging can be made from a variety of materials, some of which include foil, laminates, coated sheets, films, metals, plastics, conventional, and paper.

Some of these things don’t decay at all, while others degrade in varying degrees. The topic of environmental damage brought on by food packing materials is not new. Plastic and other items are virtually universally discarded, harming the ecosystem. Despite how important packaging is, it nevertheless poses a serious environmental risk.

The process of making packaging necessitates the use of natural resources, which results in the destruction of a variety of unintended animal habitats.

Some businesses, like those that harvest trees, also don’t allow the growth of many of the natural resources they use.

Because harmful fumes are released into the atmosphere during the manufacture of these packaging materials, the environment is also harmed. The air will become more contaminated if these processes aren’t managed. Occasionally, these packaging wastes are carelessly disposed of, polluting the environment, and some of those wastes don’t disintegrate at all. Wood and paper are two prominent packaging materials made from forest resources.

Uncontrolled, contentious exploitation of forest resources will upset the balance of the forests’ growth. Erosion, desertification, water scarcities, and a host of ecological issues are just a few of the effects of an unbalanced growth rate. Non-biodegradable packing materials have long-lasting negative effects on the environment and can harm soil and other components through aquatic and atmospheric processes. This can lead to food insecurity, harm to other creatures, and damage to ecology and marine life. Improper disposal of packaging waste can be fatal to animals and impact spawning seasons, making pollution a serious concern. Food packaging has a negative impact on the environment, thus it’s important to manage the trash properly to protect human health, the environment, and natural resources.

Some of these methods include utilising less packaging, creating products with longer shelf lives, and repurposing goods and resources are all part of source reduction. By altering the appearance, acquisition, production, or usage of the originating material and products, source reduction also lowers the quantity and toxicity of the trash. Waste combustion is a controlled burning method used at specific facilities to dispose of non-recyclable materials. Waste-to-energy combustion incinerators use steam generators to produce heat for electricity generation. Composting is the controlled aerobic or biological decomposition of organic waste and is an effective waste disposal solution. This process involves placing organic debris in piles and providing sufficient moisture for decomposition by microorganisms.

According to the above passage, how can we reduce the amount and toxicity of the garbage?

  1. AOption (a)

    Creating products with shorter shelf lives

  2. BOption (b)

    By source reduction

  3. COption (c)

    By increasing the quantity of food packaging

  4. DOption (d)

    By keeping the appearance rigid

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

By source reduction

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

  • Reducing the amount and toxicity of garbage can be achieved through source reduction, which minimizes waste generation at its origin.
  • Source reduction includes strategies like utilizing less packaging, designing products with longer shelf lives, and repurposing materials.
  • It helps lower the environmental impact of food packaging by reducing waste before it is even created.
  • Other methods, such as waste combustion and composting, aid in disposal but do not directly address waste prevention like source reduction does.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2: By source reduction.

 

Additional Information

  • Option 1: Creating products with shorter shelf lives – This would lead to more waste, not less, as products would spoil faster and require frequent disposal.
  • Option 3: By increasing the quantity of food packaging – This contradicts the idea of waste reduction and would increase environmental damage.
  • Option 4: By keeping the appearance rigid – The appearance of packaging does not directly contribute to waste reduction.
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Question 1292

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Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

The major factor in ensuring the safety of the food supply is food packaging. To ensure that food safety criteria are met, advances in food processing and packaging have dramatically increased. When food processing is finished, packaging preserves the benefits without having a negative impact on individuals who consume the food. Additionally, it enables food to be transported from the point of production to the point of consumption while maintaining its integrity despite the considerable distance. Additionally, it shields delicate foods from light, physical harm, and chemical changes as well as against microbial contamination of meals like meat.

In other cases, the packaging is a tool for business promotion in the food processing industries. The packages frequently brand the business or promote it in some way. Packages can occasionally improve a product’s appearance and increase consumer appeal. To comply with rules, packaging technology must strike a compromise between a number of issues. These include the protection of food along with other factors including increased social and environmental awareness, the expense of energy and materials, rigorous limits on pollutants, and the removal of municipal solid waste.

Food packaging can be made from a variety of materials, some of which include foil, laminates, coated sheets, films, metals, plastics, conventional, and paper.

Some of these things don’t decay at all, while others degrade in varying degrees. The topic of environmental damage brought on by food packing materials is not new. Plastic and other items are virtually universally discarded, harming the ecosystem. Despite how important packaging is, it nevertheless poses a serious environmental risk.

The process of making packaging necessitates the use of natural resources, which results in the destruction of a variety of unintended animal habitats.

Some businesses, like those that harvest trees, also don’t allow the growth of many of the natural resources they use.

Because harmful fumes are released into the atmosphere during the manufacture of these packaging materials, the environment is also harmed. The air will become more contaminated if these processes aren’t managed. Occasionally, these packaging wastes are carelessly disposed of, polluting the environment, and some of those wastes don’t disintegrate at all. Wood and paper are two prominent packaging materials made from forest resources.

Uncontrolled, contentious exploitation of forest resources will upset the balance of the forests’ growth. Erosion, desertification, water scarcities, and a host of ecological issues are just a few of the effects of an unbalanced growth rate. Non-biodegradable packing materials have long-lasting negative effects on the environment and can harm soil and other components through aquatic and atmospheric processes. This can lead to food insecurity, harm to other creatures, and damage to ecology and marine life. Improper disposal of packaging waste can be fatal to animals and impact spawning seasons, making pollution a serious concern. Food packaging has a negative impact on the environment, thus it’s important to manage the trash properly to protect human health, the environment, and natural resources.

Some of these methods include utilising less packaging, creating products with longer shelf lives, and repurposing goods and resources are all part of source reduction. By altering the appearance, acquisition, production, or usage of the originating material and products, source reduction also lowers the quantity and toxicity of the trash. Waste combustion is a controlled burning method used at specific facilities to dispose of non-recyclable materials. Waste-to-energy combustion incinerators use steam generators to produce heat for electricity generation. Composting is the controlled aerobic or biological decomposition of organic waste and is an effective waste disposal solution. This process involves placing organic debris in piles and providing sufficient moisture for decomposition by microorganisms.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word from the passage. Stringent

  1. AOption (a)

     Contamination

  2. BOption (b)

     Rigorous

  3. COption (c)

    Erosion

  4. DOption (d)

    Occasionally

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

 Rigorous

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is: Rigorous.

Key Points

  • The word "stringent" means strict, precise, and exacting; it often refers to regulations, requirements, or conditions. (सख्त)
  • Example: The new safety standards are more stringent than the previous ones.
  • "Rigorous" refers to something that is extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate. (कठोर)
  • Example: The training program is rigorous, ensuring that only the best candidates are selected.
  • Hence, we can infer that the synonym of 'stringent' is 'rigorous'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Rigorous.

Additional Information

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

  • Contamination (प्रदूषण): The action or state of making or being made impure by polluting or poisoning.
  • Example: The contamination of the water supply is a serious health hazard.
  • Erosion (कटाव): The process of being gradually worn away.
  • Example: Soil erosion is a significant environmental problem.
  • Occasionally (कभी-कभी): At infrequent or irregular intervals; now and then.
  • Example: He only visits his hometown occasionally.
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Question 1293

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A Fox, one day, fell into a deep well and could find no means of escape. Meanwhile, a Goat, overcome with thirst, came to the same well, and seeing the Fox, enquired the reason for which the Fox was in the well. Concealing his sad plight under a merry guise, the Fox indulged in a lavish praise of the water, saying it was excellent beyond measure, and told the goat that he deliberately jumped in the well to enjoy its benefits. He kept encouraging the goat to jump in the well. The Goat, mindful only of his thirst, thoughtlessly jumped down, but just as he drank, the Fox informed him of the difficulty they were both in and suggested a scheme for their common escape. "If," said he, "you will place your forefeet upon the wall and bend your head, I will run up your back and escape, and will help you out afterwards." The Goat readily assented and the Fox leaped upon his back. Steadying himself with the Goat's horns, he safely reached the mouth of the well and made off as fast as he could. When the Goat upbraided him for breaking his promise, he turned around and cried out, "You foolish old fellow! If you had as many brains in your head as you have hairs in your beard, you would never have gone down before you had inspected the way up, nor have exposed yourself to dangers from which you had no means of escape."

How did the goat get into the well?

  1. AOption (a)

    He descended into the well by mistake. 

  2. BOption (b)

    He was thrown into the well by a passer-by. 

  3. COption (c)

    He fell into the well. 

  4. DOption (d)

    He was lured by the fox. 

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

He was lured by the fox. 

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

  • The Fox cleverly deceived the Goat by praising the water in the well and pretending that he had jumped in deliberately to enjoy its benefits.
  • The Goat, being extremely thirsty, did not think critically and was lured by the Fox's words.
  • Without assessing the situation, the Goat thoughtlessly jumped into the well.
  • This shows that the Goat was tricked by the Fox rather than falling in by mistake or being pushed in.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Additional Information

  • Option 1: Incorrect. The Goat did not descend by mistake; he willingly jumped in after being misled by the Fox.
  • Option 2: Incorrect. There is no mention of a passer-by throwing the Goat into the well.
  • Option 3: Incorrect. The Goat did not accidentally fall; he was lured into the well by the Fox's deception.
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Question 1294

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A Fox, one day, fell into a deep well and could find no means of escape. Meanwhile, a Goat, overcome with thirst, came to the same well, and seeing the Fox, enquired the reason for which the Fox was in the well. Concealing his sad plight under a merry guise, the Fox indulged in a lavish praise of the water, saying it was excellent beyond measure, and told the goat that he deliberately jumped in the well to enjoy its benefits. He kept encouraging the goat to jump in the well. The Goat, mindful only of his thirst, thoughtlessly jumped down, but just as he drank, the Fox informed him of the difficulty they were both in and suggested a scheme for their common escape. "If," said he, "you will place your forefeet upon the wall and bend your head, I will run up your back and escape, and will help you out afterwards." The Goat readily assented and the Fox leaped upon his back. Steadying himself with the Goat's horns, he safely reached the mouth of the well and made off as fast as he could. When the Goat upbraided him for breaking his promise, he turned around and cried out, "You foolish old fellow! If you had as many brains in your head as you have hairs in your beard, you would never have gone down before you had inspected the way up, nor have exposed yourself to dangers from which you had no means of escape."

Identify the tone of the passage.

  1. AOption (a)

    Cheerful 

  2. BOption (b)

    Assertive 

  3. COption (c)

    Informal 

  4. DOption (d)

    Didactic 

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Didactic 

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

  • The tone of the passage is didactic, meaning it is intended to teach a moral lesson.
  • The story conveys the message of thinking before acting and being cautious of deceitful individuals.
  • The Fox tricks the Goat, demonstrating the importance of wisdom and foresight.
  • Since the passage aims to impart wisdom rather than being cheerful, assertive, or informal, the correct tone is didactic.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Additional Information

  • Cheerful: The passage does not have a happy or lighthearted tone.
  • Assertive: The passage does not command or express a forceful opinion.
  • Informal: The language and style of the passage are formal and structured, not conversational.
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Question 1295

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A Fox, one day, fell into a deep well and could find no means of escape. Meanwhile, a Goat, overcome with thirst, came to the same well, and seeing the Fox, enquired the reason for which the Fox was in the well. Concealing his sad plight under a merry guise, the Fox indulged in a lavish praise of the water, saying it was excellent beyond measure, and told the goat that he deliberately jumped in the well to enjoy its benefits. He kept encouraging the goat to jump in the well. The Goat, mindful only of his thirst, thoughtlessly jumped down, but just as he drank, the Fox informed him of the difficulty they were both in and suggested a scheme for their common escape. "If," said he, "you will place your forefeet upon the wall and bend your head, I will run up your back and escape, and will help you out afterwards." The Goat readily assented and the Fox leaped upon his back. Steadying himself with the Goat's horns, he safely reached the mouth of the well and made off as fast as he could. When the Goat upbraided him for breaking his promise, he turned around and cried out, "You foolish old fellow! If you had as many brains in your head as you have hairs in your beard, you would never have gone down before you had inspected the way up, nor have exposed yourself to dangers from which you had no means of escape."

Select the most appropriate title for the passage.

  1. AOption (a)

    The Fox and the Forest 

  2. BOption (b)

    The Kind Fox 

  3. COption (c)

    The Cunning Goat 

  4. DOption (d)

    The Fox and the Goat 

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

The Fox and the Goat 

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

  • The passage revolves around the interaction between a Fox and a Goat.
  • The Fox deceives the Goat into jumping into the well, highlighting the Fox's cunning nature and the Goat's gullibility.
  • The most appropriate title should reflect both key characters involved in the story.
  • Options like "The Kind Fox" and "The Cunning Goat" are misleading, as the Fox was cunning and the Goat was naive.
  • "The Fox and the Goat" appropriately represents both characters and the lesson of the story.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4: The Fox and the Goat.

 

Additional Information

  • Option 1: The Fox and the Forest – The passage does not focus on a forest; the setting is a well.
  • Option 2: The Kind Fox – The Fox is deceptive, not kind, making this an incorrect title.
  • Option 3: The Cunning Goat – The Goat is actually naive and gullible, not cunning.
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Question 1296

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A Fox, one day, fell into a deep well and could find no means of escape. Meanwhile, a Goat, overcome with thirst, came to the same well, and seeing the Fox, enquired the reason for which the Fox was in the well. Concealing his sad plight under a merry guise, the Fox indulged in a lavish praise of the water, saying it was excellent beyond measure, and told the goat that he deliberately jumped in the well to enjoy its benefits. He kept encouraging the goat to jump in the well. The Goat, mindful only of his thirst, thoughtlessly jumped down, but just as he drank, the Fox informed him of the difficulty they were both in and suggested a scheme for their common escape. "If," said he, "you will place your forefeet upon the wall and bend your head, I will run up your back and escape, and will help you out afterwards." The Goat readily assented and the Fox leaped upon his back. Steadying himself with the Goat's horns, he safely reached the mouth of the well and made off as fast as he could. When the Goat upbraided him for breaking his promise, he turned around and cried out, "You foolish old fellow! If you had as many brains in your head as you have hairs in your beard, you would never have gone down before you had inspected the way up, nor have exposed yourself to dangers from which you had no means of escape."

What moral lesson can be drawn from the passage?

  1. AOption (a)

    Pride comes before a fall. 

  2. BOption (b)

    Look before you leap. 

  3. COption (c)

    One good turn deserves another. 

  4. DOption (d)

    Honesty is the best policy. 

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Look before you leap. 

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

  • The moral lesson from the passage is "Look before you leap."
  • The Goat hastily jumped into the well without considering how he would escape.
  • The Fox took advantage of the Goat’s foolishness and tricked him for his own benefit.
  • This highlights the importance of thinking ahead and evaluating consequences before taking action.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2 – Look before you leap.

 

Additional Information

  • Option 1 – "Pride comes before a fall": This does not fit as the Goat was not prideful but rather careless.
  • Option 3 – "One good turn deserves another": This would apply if the Fox had helped the Goat in return, which he did not.
  • Option 4 – "Honesty is the best policy": This does not relate to the passage as it focuses on deception rather than honesty.
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Question 1297

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A Fox, one day, fell into a deep well and could find no means of escape. Meanwhile, a Goat, overcome with thirst, came to the same well, and seeing the Fox, enquired the reason for which the Fox was in the well. Concealing his sad plight under a merry guise, the Fox indulged in a lavish praise of the water, saying it was excellent beyond measure, and told the goat that he deliberately jumped in the well to enjoy its benefits. He kept encouraging the goat to jump in the well. The Goat, mindful only of his thirst, thoughtlessly jumped down, but just as he drank, the Fox informed him of the difficulty they were both in and suggested a scheme for their common escape. "If," said he, "you will place your forefeet upon the wall and bend your head, I will run up your back and escape, and will help you out afterwards." The Goat readily assented and the Fox leaped upon his back. Steadying himself with the Goat's horns, he safely reached the mouth of the well and made off as fast as he could. When the Goat upbraided him for breaking his promise, he turned around and cried out, "You foolish old fellow! If you had as many brains in your head as you have hairs in your beard, you would never have gone down before you had inspected the way up, nor have exposed yourself to dangers from which you had no means of escape."

Why did the fox invite the goat into the well?

  1. AOption (a)

    Because the fox needed support to get out of the well. 

  2. BOption (b)

    Because the fox felt lonely in the well. 

  3. COption (c)

    Because the fox wanted the goat to drink the water. 

  4. DOption (d)

    Because they were friends. 

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Because the fox needed support to get out of the well. 

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

  • The Fox was trapped in the well and could not escape on his own.
  • To find a way out, he deceived the Goat by praising the water quality.
  • The Goat, overcome with thirst, believed the Fox and jumped into the well.
  • Once inside, the Fox used the Goat as a stepping stool to climb out, leaving the Goat trapped.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1: Because the fox needed support to get out of the well.

 

Additional Information

  • Option 2: Because the fox felt lonely in the well – This is incorrect, as the Fox's intention was not companionship but escape.
  • Option 3: Because the fox wanted the goat to drink the water – This is incorrect, as the Fox manipulated the Goat for his own benefit.
  • Option 4: Because they were friends – This is incorrect, as the Fox had no friendship with the Goat and used deception to escape.
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Question 1298

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Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Plentiful

  1. AOption (a)

     Concordant

  2. BOption (b)

     Fondant

  3. COption (c)

    Stingy

  4. DOption (d)

    Abundant

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Abundant

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is: Option 4 i.e. Abundant.

Key Points

  • The word "Plentiful" means existing in large quantities; more than enough. (प्रचुर मात्रा में)
  • Example: The garden was full of plentiful flowers, making it a beautiful sight.
  • "Abundant" refers to something that exists or is available in large quantities; plentiful. (प्रचुर)
  • Example: The region is abundant in natural resources, making it a wealthy area.
  • Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 4 i.e. Abundant.

 

Additional Information

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

  • Concordant (सामंजस्यपूर्ण): In agreement or harmony.
  • Example: Their opinions were concordant with each other, leading to a smooth decision-making process.
  • Fondant (फोंडेंट): A thick, creamy sugar paste used in cake decoration.
  • Example: The cake was beautifully decorated with fondant roses.
  • Stingy (कंजूस): Unwilling to spend money; not generous.
  • Example: He was so stingy that he wouldn't even buy a birthday gift for his best friend.
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Question 1299

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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. She said, "How beautiful is the rain!"

  1. AOption (a)

     She exclaimed with joy that the rain had been beautiful.

  2. BOption (b)

    She exclaimed with joy that the rain is beautiful.

  3. COption (c)

    She exclaimed with joy that the rain was beautiful.

  4. DOption (d)

    She exclaimed with joy that the rain has been beautiful.

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

She exclaimed with joy that the rain was beautiful.

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

  • Indirect Speech: She exclaimed with joy that the rain was beautiful.
  • Key Conversions:
  • "How beautiful is the rain!" becomes "the rain was beautiful"
  • Exclamatory sentence "How beautiful is the rain!" is converted to a statement "the rain was beautiful."
  • Tense "is" is changed to "was" to match past indirect speech.
  • Reporting verb:
  • Direct: "said"
  • Converted to: "exclaimed with joy," maintaining the positive tone.
  • Punctuation and Format:
  • Direct speech is enclosed in quotation marks.
  • Starts with a capital letter "She" and ends with a period "."

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Correct Sentence: "She exclaimed with joy that the rain was beautiful."

 

Additional Information

  • Option 1: "She exclaimed with joy that the rain had been beautiful."
  • Tense "had been" is incorrect; it should be "was" for past indirect speech.
  • Option 2: "She exclaimed with joy that the rain is beautiful."
  • Tense "is" is incorrect for past indirect speech; it should be "was".
  • Option 4: "She exclaimed with joy that the rain has been beautiful."
  • Tense "has been" is incorrect; it should be "was" for past indirect speech.
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Question 1300

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

She said, "Bravo! You have done well."

  1. AOption (a)

    She told her saying that she had done well.

  2. BOption (b)

    She applauded her saying that she had done well.

  3. COption (c)

    She applauded her saying that she did well.

  4. DOption (d)

    She applauded her saying that she has done well.

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

She applauded her saying that she had done well.

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

  • Indirect Speech: She applauded her saying that she had done well.
  • Key Conversions:
  • "Bravo! You have done well." becomes "She applauded her saying that she had done well."
  • Exclamatory sentence "Bravo!" is converted to the verb "applauded."
  • Direct speech "You have done well" is changed to indirect speech "she had done well."
  • Reporting verb:
  • Direct: "said"
  • Converted to: "applauded," indicating praise.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Correct Sentence: "She applauded her saying that she had done well."

 

Additional Information

  • Option 1: "She told her saying that she had done well."
  • Does not convey the exclamatory praise "Bravo!"
  • Option 3: "She applauded her saying that she did well."
  • Incorrect tense: "did" instead of "had done."
  • Option 4: "She applauded her saying that she has done well."
  • Incorrect tense: "has done" instead of "had done."

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