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SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 20

SSC CHSL - 19th October 2020 - Shift 2 • English • Q20

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In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Forest fire always (1)_____by one of two reasons – naturally caused or human-caused. Natural fire is generally (2)_____by lighting, with a very small percentage (3)_____by spontaneous combustion of dry fuel such as sawdust and leaves. (4)______. human-caused fire can happen (5)______any number of reasons.

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 2.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. caused.

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

  1. caused- to make something happen.
  2. reasoned- to form a judgement or an opinion, after thinking about something in a logical way.
  3. begun- to start doing something; to do the first part of something.
  4. troubled- to make somebody worried, upset, etc.

The chosen option will suit the given statement meaningfully.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.