Reading Comprehension SSC CGL Questions

Reading Comprehension MCQ Questions

1.
Answer the next 5 Questions.
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.

The rise in the Irrawaddy dolphin (1) _________ in Chilika can be attributed to the eviction of (2)__________ fish enclosures. After thousands of hectares of Chilika lake were made (3) _________ free, Irrawaddy dolphins found unobstructed area for movement. (4)_________, due to the COVID-19 lockdown last year, there were comparatively fewer tourist boats on Chilika lake, which made it (5)________ for dolphins to move from one part of the lake to another.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1
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A.
population
B.
clan
C.
natives
D.
inhabitants
ANSWER :
A. population
2.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
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A.
unwarranted
B.
illegal
C.
illegimate
D.
unconstitutional
ANSWER :
B. illegal
3.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
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A.
trespass
B.
confiscation
C.
intervention
D.
encroachment
ANSWER :
D. encroachment
4.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
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A.
Whereas
B.
Moreover
C.
Nevertheless
D.
However
ANSWER :
B. Moreover
5.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
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A.
conducive
B.
hurtful
C.
detrimental
D.
disturbing
ANSWER :
A. conducive
6.
Answer the next 5 Questions.
Comprehension:

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks\ with the help of alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank. The importance of physical exercise in (1)_________ the incidence of heart attacks cannot be under estimated. The rise of heart attacks has been attaining (2)_______ proportion in recent times causing grave concern specially to the medical (3)______. Walking is the best mode of physical exercise which (4) ________ no equipment money, material or (5)______ of a club.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1
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A.
minimising
B.
maximising
C.
emphasising
D.
increasing
ANSWER :
A. minimising