SSC CGL & MTS Quiz : English Language | 16-04-2021

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.

1-4. In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given.

The most remarkable thing about the PM’s speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day was its omission — of any reference to the ongoing standoff in neighbouring Bhutan, next to the where the borders of India, China and Bhutan meet, with the People’s Liberation Army. The rhetoric on the Chinese side had been met with firm refusal to ____ (A) with China’s demand that Indian troops withdraw, without any answering rhetoric from New Delhi. This tactic found its most obvious expression in the Prime Minister’s refusal to mention the word Dokalam in his speech. This is sound. India protects its interest and leaves it to China to ____ (B) the aggressor.

PM Narendra Modi did not surprise anyone when he claimed that demonetisation has helped unearth black money and that his crackdown on black money will spare no one. The claims to be accelerating the pace of rail and road construction, too, were on ____ (C) line. That he had to repeat the claim of bringing power to villages that had been kept dark till now, a major theme in his Independence Day speech last year, stands testimony to the challenge the last mile presents in such tasks. Where the PM broke new ground was in making an ____ (D) commitment to social cohesion and rejection of jingoism. Violence in the name of faith is not acceptable, he said. This is most welcome.

1 Choose the correct option for (A)

A. erudite

B. metaphor

C. comply

D. couplet

2 Choose the correct option for (B)

A. playing

B. act

C. maximise

D. holding

3 Choose the correct option for (C)

A. predictable

B. legend

C. sanguine

D. modesty

4 Choose the correct option for (D)

A. indolent

B. coruscate

C. porcine

D. unequivocal

5 Which of the following best expresses the meaning of the given Idiom/phrases and mark your answer.

To throw dust in his one’s eyes

A. Harming them

B. Deceiving

C. Showing false things to all

D. Lying to his parents

6 In the following questions some have error and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and mark the answer to the appropriate letter (A),(B) and C). If there is no error, mark your answer as (D).

The main opposition (A)/ urged the Karnataka government (B)/ to release water at its reservoirs.(C)/ No error (D)

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

7-9. In the following questions sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and mark your answer.

7 The Chinese Vice Premier, was the “special guest” at Pakistan’s Independence Day ____ .

A. boasting

B. eluding

C. celebration

D. consumption

8 As India celebrated its 70th Independence Day, the country has ____ as a strong world power.

A. downturn

B. torn

C. inclination

D. emerged

9 Pakistan resorted to firing and ____ on forward posts and civilian areas along the Line of Control.

A. reciting

B. shelling

C. voting

D. disconcerting

10 In the questions given below, choose the word most opposite in meaning to the given word and mark your answer.

OUTLAW

A. Amuse

B. Welcome

C. Shun

D. Host

Answers:-

Q.1 (C)

Q.2 (B)

Q.3 (A)

Q.4 (D)

Q.5 (B)

Q.6 (C)

Q.7 (C)

Q.8 (D)

Q.9 (B)

Q.10 (B)