SSC CGL & MTS Quiz : English Language | 09-03-2021

Dear Readers,

As SSC CGL & MTS notification is out and candidates have started their preparation for this exam. Mahendras also has started special quizzes for this examination. This series of quizzes are based on the latest pattern of the SSC CGL & MTS  examination. Regular practice of the questions included in the quizzes will boost up your preparations and it will be very helpful in scoring good marks in the examination.

1-5. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.

Over all the countryside, wherever one goes, indications of technique are visible to the seeing eye. By technique is meant an exercise of skill acquired by practise and directed to a well-foreseen end. It is the name for the action of any of our powers after they have been so improved by training as to perform that action with certainty and success.

1 "Over all the countryside, wherever one goes, indications of technique are visible to the seeing eye" implies-

A. seeing the particular characteristics of things

B. seeing with a clear eyesight

C. perception caused by understanding

D. application of some special device for the analysis of things seen

2 The most important aspect of 'technique' as defined in the passage, is the use of skill

A. for handling tools and machines

B. for an understanding of the functions of tools and machinery

C. for observation and analysis

D. for a definite purpose

3 ‘Skill’ in this passage means

A. any of our powers

B. the ability to do things well by hands

C. the ability to master techniques

D. the ability that has been tested by experience which makes success sure

4 The definition of the word ‘technique’ as given in the passage, does not overemphasize -

A. scientific methods

B. results

C. theoretical knowledge

D. practice and performance

5 The implied intention of the writer is to-

A. widen the scope of the term ‘technique’

B. mock at the modern craze for gadgets

C. reject the popular meaning of the term ‘technique’

D. uphold the superiority of traditional techniques

6-10. In the following question, choose the word most opposite in meaning to the given word and mark your answer.

6 Cardinal

A. minor

B. vital

C. debatable

D. insignificant

7 Rancour

A. rivalry

B. competition

C. friendliness

D. suspicion

8 Vanity

A. modesty

B. humanity

C. courtesy

D. honesty

9 Atrocious

A. gracious

B. noble

C. civilized

D. pleasing

10 Frivolous

A. indecent

B. insane

C. serious

D. rude

Answers:-

Q.1 (C)

Q.2 (D)

Q.3 (D)

Q.4 (A)

Q.5 (A)

Q.6 (D)

Q.7 (C)

Q.8 (A)

Q.9 (B)

Q.10 (C)