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SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 1

SSC GD Const (English) - 26 Feb 2024 - Shift 4 • English • Q1

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Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blanks out of the four alternatives.

Lions are carnivores. which means they only (1)________ meat. They will eat almost any animal they can catch. however the most of the time it is buffalo, zebra, giraffe, warthog, and antelope species. If the (2)_______ arises, they will also prey on the young of larger mammal species (3)______ as rhinos and elephants. The majority of the preys will weigh between 50 and 300kg. Male lions can eat approximately 7 kg of meat per day. (4)_______ females eat approximately 4.5 kg. Both are (5)________ of consuming up to 15% of their body weight in a single meal!

Select the most appropriate option for blank (5)

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. capable.

Capable is an adjective that refers to someone having the ability or qualities necessary to do something. Here, both female and male lions have the ability i.e. they're capable of consuming up to 15% of their body weight in a single meal. 

Hence, option 2 i.e. capable is the correct answer.