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As SSC GD & 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 GD & 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.
1-10. 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. Mark your answer in the Answer Sheet.
It is commonly expected that as science advances, superstition should (A). Certainly, science brings a new (B) spirit of inquiry into a society where none existed and provides means of (C) the so-called miracles. Thus, claims of ash out of nothing, idols drinking milk or petrol created from herbs and water can be (D) to rigorous tests and the findings (E) with the known laws of science (F), the greatest stumbling-block in this process is the (G) human desire to find or (H) something extraordinary that (I) one above the humdrum of daily living which is why people are (J) to accept routine scientific explanations of unexpected events.
1 Choose the correct option for (A).
A. recede
B. revive
C. dissolve
D. abandon
2 Choose the correct option for (B).
A. volcanic
B. burning
C. critical
D. powerful
3 Choose the correct option for (C).
A. diluting
B. debunking
C. diffusing
D. directing
4 Choose the correct option for (D).
A. subjected
B. attached
C. observed
D. visualised
5 Choose the correct option for (E).
A. cleared
B. exhibited
C. criticised
D. explained
6 Choose the correct option for (F).
A. yet
B. despite
C. neverthless
D. instead
7 Choose the correct option for (G).
A. sober
B. wanted
C. critical
D. innate
8 Choose the correct option for (H).
A. verify
B. express
C. propagate
D. witness
9 Choose the correct option for (I).
A. sharpness
B. replaces
C. lifts
D. enlightens
10 Choose the correct option for (J).
A. bored
B. curious
C. unworthy
D. reluctant
Answers:-
Q.1 (A)
Q.2 (B)
Q.3 (B)
Q.4 (A)
Q.5 (D)
Q.6 (A)
Q.7 (D)
Q.8 (C)
Q.9 (C)
Q.10 (D)
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