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SSC CHSL 2024 PYQ — Question 20

SSC CHSL - 02 July 2024 - Shift 2 • English • Q20

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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.

If we look at the global population, out of every six persons living in this world, one is an Indian and (1)______ a Chinese. The population of Pakistan is very (2)_____ and accounts for roughly about one-tenth of China or India. Though China is the largest nation and geographically (3)____ the largest area among the three nations, its density is the lowest. Scholars point out the one child (4)____ in China in the late 1970s as the major reason for low population growth. They also state that this measure led to a (5)_____ in the sex ratio, the proportion of females per 1000 males.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank.

The firefighter summoned all her _________ (cowardice) and rushed into the burning building.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

  • This choice is fitting because "cowardice" refers to a lack of bravery or fearfulness, while "courage" represents the ability to face fear and take action despite it.
  • In the context of the sentence, where the firefighter is entering a dangerous situation, "courage" effectively conveys the opposite quality of being courageous and brave, contrasting with the notion of cowardice.