PART-2 of Compilation of FILLERS asked in SSC Exams 2018-2019 (Based on TCS pattern)

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PART-2 of Compilation of  FILLERS asked in SSC Exams 2018-2019 (Based on TCS pattern) 

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CHSL (10+2) Exam 2018-19

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank

1) Leopards have learned to ______ to semi- urban living near Mumbai and Gurugram.

1 adapt

2 adopt

3 change

4 prepare

Solution : 1
Adapt - to make necessary changes to be able to survive in an environment ,hence it makes the sentence contextually correct. 

2) Darkness ______ over the forest increasing the danger of wild animals.

1 collapsed

2 descended

3 grounded

4 declined

Solution : 2
Descend - to plunge ,hence it makes the sentence contextually correct. 

3) She kept her clothes neatly arranged in the _____.

1 warehouse

2 wardrobe

3 larder

4 godown

Solution : 2
Wardrobe  - dresser,closet,hence it makes the sentence contextually correct. 

4) Inability to remember events for a period of time___.

1 acacia

2 anaesthesia

3 amnesia

4 ambrosia

Solution : 3

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5) The _____ appears to be rather rough today for the ships to sail.

1 environment

2 climate

3 atmosphere

4 weather

Solution : 4

6) The archaeologist made a ______ discovery.

1 senile

2 sensational

3 sensible

4 sensitive

Solution : 2
Sensational- provocative, exceptionally great

7) The man ______ heavy losses in his investments.

1 raised

2 reaped

3 earned

4 incurred

Solution : 4
Incur - to occur ,hence it makes the sentence contextually correct. 

8) During the curfew the army was _______ at strategic locations.

1 deployed

2 dispered

3 supplied

4 employed

Solution : 1
Deploy- to unfold, open ,or otherwise become ready for use ,hence it makes the sentence contextually correct. 

9) The child made _____ as he was getting late for school.

1 rapidity

2 haste

3 swiftness

4 hurry

Solution : 2
Haste - to quicken ,hence it makes the sentence contextually correct. 


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10) The old man was ____ at the hospital after a long illness.

1 relaxing

2 rejoicing

3 recuperating

4 relenting

Solution : 3
Recuperate- to recover from an illness
,hence it makes the sentence contextually correct. 

11) The soldiers planned to attack at a precise hour so they______ their watches.

1 assessed

2 exchanged

3 restored

4 synchronized

Solution : 4
Synchronise - to cause two or more events to happen at exactly same time 
,hence it makes the sentence contextually correct. 

 12)The entrepreneur is looking for an ______ to fund his project.

1 invigilator

2 investor

3 aviator

4 inspector

Solution : 2

13) I had _____ pain in the stomach after taking lunch.

1 strict

2 heavy

3 huge

4 acute

Solution : 4
Acute - intense,of high intensity  ,hence it makes the sentence contextually correct. 

14) All organizations seek sincere and ______ employee. 

1 industrious

2 industrial

3 inactive

4 inert

Solution : 1
Industrious- hardworking ,hence it makes the sentence contextually correct. 

15) She was _____ with joy at winning the talent show.

1 overruled

2 overturned

3 overwhelmed

4 overpowered

Solution : 3
Overwhelm- to overpower emotionally, to cause to surround,to be full of emotions  ,hence it makes the sentence contextually correct. 

16) ______ people are remembered even after death for their good deeds.

1 vicious

2 virtuous

3 virtual

4 violent

Solution : 2

17) The landlord is very ______ about cleanliness  and finds fault with all his tenants. 

1 fabulous

2 fastidious

3 pompous

4 ominous

Solution : 2

18) We must not lose heart in times of _____.

1 diversity

2 adversity

3 deformity

4 inactivity

Solution : 2

19) The annual wholesale price index jumped to its highest level last month posing a fresh _____ for policy makers to remain watchful on the price front.

1 chain

2 check

3 challenge

4 choice

Solution : 3

20) The airline had earlier ______ payment only to those in the high income bracket but now salaries have dried up for everyone.

1 demanded

2 decided

3 deferred

4 deployed

Solution : 3

21) Government personnel on official trips are ____ to  claim reimbursement of their expenses.

1 entitled

2 incited

3 indicted

4 invited

Solution : 1

22) The critics were _____ about his remarks on the efficiency of the government and gave many examples to prove they didn’t agree with him.

1 optimistic

2 morose

3 rational

4 cynical

Solution : 4

23) The Chairman advised them to build a bridge between the two companies using ______ and  compromise.

1 negotiation

2 competition

3 control

4 strength

Solution : 1

24) It is not _____ of language that makes one an ineffective speaker, it is the dearth of ideas.

1 difficulty

2 complexity

3 intricacy

4 poverty

Solution : 4

25) Any account of the reign of King Harsha would remain_____ without a reference to Hiuen Tsang.

1 incomplete

2 famous

3 eminent

4 unknown

Solution : 1

26) Necessary support to _____ the process of sale is being extended by the banks in the consortium.

1 felicitate

2 complicate

3 confuse

4 facilitate

Solution : 4

27) The _______of ancient scientists often made up for the lack of proper equipment. 

1 anxiety

2 creation

3 dedication

4 concern

Solution : 3

28) The Board of Directors of the pharma company has approved the ______ of investment limits in its wholly owned  subsidiary.

1 entrenchment

2 enchantment

3 enforcement

4 enhancement

Solution : 4

29) The employees of our company are not ______ of their freedom.

1 deployed

2 denied

3 dissipated

4 deprived

Solution : 4

30) The Prime Minister was ______ a ceremonial welcome.

1 initiated

2 extended

3 expected

4 invited

Solution : 2

31) Once again, higher food inflation, in combination with fuel and power , provided_______ to the wholesale inflation.

1 impression

2 inspiration

3 insight

4 impetus

Solution : 4

32) As he crossed the desert he nearly ______ to thirst when he was forced to go without water for four days and five nights.

1 succumbed

2 subsisted

3 survived

4 submerged

Solution : 1

33) A fresh interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India would largely ________on how the monsoon turns out in the months ahead.

1 depend

2 determine

3 define

4 demonstrate

Solution : 1

34) The pilgrims grew increasingly aware of the ______ of sacred Buddhist texts in the Chinese language and decided to travel to India in search of them.

1 persistence

2 parity

3 preference

4 paucity

Solution : 4

35) The hotel room _______ of odour of leftover food.

1 smoked

2 reeked

3 traced

4 flavoured

Solution : 2

36) The crisis would ______ damage their reputation.

1 farther

2 either

3 neither

4 further

Solution : 4


CPO Exam 2018-19

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank

37) Bonsai gardening was first practiced in China but became _____ because of the Japanese.

1.frequent

2.prevailling

3.popular

4.customary

Solution :  3

38) ______ was present in the hall took part in the voting process.

1.Whoever

2.Whichever

3.Wherever

4.Whatever

Solution :  1

39) The apple of discord  among the brothers was their father’s mansion in the country.

1.reason for quarrel

2.hopeful attention

3.sincere affection

4.fruitful discussion

Solution :  1

40) During the night the express train picked up _____.

1.speed

2.distance

3.rate

4.quick

Solution :  1

41) The committee’s suggestion was not acceptable to everyone as it was _____.

1.considerate

2.controversial

3.concrete

4.convenient

Solution : 2

42) Generally people use _____ oil for their cooking.

1.cleared

2.refined

3.improved

4.washed   

Solution : 2

43) The nationalists followed a policy of non-violence to make their _____ successful.

1.encounter

2.struggle

3.politics

4.speeches

Solution : 2

44) Bengaluru is a beautiful city which _____ the modern with the traditional.

1.breaks

2.blends

3.grows

4.shares

Solution : 2

45) Movies makers generally ______ historical facts to write their stories.

1.explain

2.correct

3.account

4.adapt

Solution : 2

46) The pleasant ______ of the rain as it fell on the dust made me feel nostalgic.

1.incense

2.balm

3.aroma

4.perfume

Solution : 3

47) Telemedicine is the delivery of clinical services across ______ and IT devices. It’s a subset of a wider _____ care originally developed for doctors to be able to ______ patients living in rural and remote areas.

1.telephones; actual; discharge

2.telecom; visual; admit

3.telecoms; virtual; treat 

4.telephone; virtual; diagnose

Solution : 3

48) People from _______societies go to bed and wake up several hours earlier than people in ________countries do and seem to sleep better than the________.

1.traditional; developed; latter 

2.traditional; developed; later

3.modern; undeveloped; later

4.modern; developed; latter

Solution : 1

49) All the back of the eye there are light-sensitive _______ which connect to a small patch of brain tissue. They also _______ to areas of the brain that ______ mood and alertness.

1.cells; link; adjust

2.cells; join; adjust

3.cells; link; regulate 

4.muscle; link; regulate

Solution : 3

50) Even an overcast winter’s day, it is at least 10 times _________ outside than in a standard office. By ________ to work and getting outdoors at lunchtime, we can begin reconnect with the light.

1.brighter; walking 

2.brightest; walking

3.brighter; walk

4.bright; walk

Solution : 1

51) For years Indians looking for meaty ________have been stuck with the ___________ soya nuggets.

1.substitutes; regional

2.substitutes; ubiquitous 

3.alternates; global

4.alternative; zonal

Solution : 1