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SSC CHSL 2024 PYQ — Question 18

SSC CHSL - 02 July 2024 Shift 1 • English • Q18

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In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

(1)______ health benefits, including protection from cardiovascular disease and cancer, have been (2)_______ to antioxidants; however, according to dietitian Vinson, these benefits depend on how well antioxidants are absorbed and (3)______ by the body. According to the study, coffee has more antioxidant power than other well-known foods and drinks, like tea, milk, chocolate, and cranberries. Dates had the highest antioxidants per serving out of all the foods and drinks (4)______, but because dates are not consumed to the same extent as coffee, the latter comes out on (5)______, according to Vinson.

Read the given sentence carefully. Change the meaning of the sentence by replacing the underlined word with its ANTONYM from the following options.

The equivocal tone of the Prime Minister in his speech caused uproar in the chamber.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

  • "Equivocal" means unclear or ambiguous, while "explicit" means clear and straightforward. Replacing "equivocal" with "explicit" changes the sentence's meaning from confusing to being direct.
  • The other options do not serve as direct antonyms.