SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 103

SSC CGL Tier II - 26 October 2023 • English • Q103

Read the given passage and answer the question that follows.

On woody plants known as vines, luscious, smooth-skinned berries called grapes grow in dense clusters. In particular, grapes are grown in France, Italy, Spain, Australia, Chile, Romania, Georgia, South Africa and California, all of which have warm summers and moderate winters. Table grapes are larger and sweeter grapes that are intended for fresh consumption. To create wine, 80% of the grapes are crushed. The fermentation process turns grapes into wine. To make raisins, grapes must also be dried. Grapes ripen in the area of California in August. They are cut from the vines and left on trays to dry for two to three weeks. So, to transform them into raisins, they are further cooked and steeped in particular treatments. According to studies, one acre of grapes can make roughly 15,000 glasses of wine on average. Grapes of the Thompson, Flame, Ruby, Perlette and Tokay varieties are popular.

Based on your reading of the passage, select the most appropriate word which best describes ‘luscious’.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Juicy.

The word "juicy" is the best descriptor for "luscious" because "luscious" often refers to something that is highly appealing, rich, and full of flavor or moisture.

In the context of the passage, which describes grapes as "luscious," it implies that the grapes are not just smooth or soft, but particularly rich in taste and moisture, making "juicy" the most fitting synonym.

The other options like "smooth," "soft," and "large" describe different characteristics that don't fully capture the richness implied by "luscious."