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SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 21

SSC CHSL - 19th October 2020 - Shift 2 • English • Q21

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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. 1.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

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

  1. takes up- to make a beginning where another has left off.
  2. happens- (of an event or situation) to take place, usually without being planned first.
  3. causes- a thing or person that makes something happen.
  4. creates- to cause something new to happen or exist.

The statement is talking about the occurrence of fine hence, "Happen" with the meaning "take place" will suit the given statement.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.