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SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 19

SSC CHSL - 19th October 2020 - Shift 2 • English • Q19

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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. 3.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

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

  1. contributed- to give a part of the total, together with others.
  2. achieved- to complete something by hard work and skill.
  3. gathered- (used about people) to come or be brought together in a group.
  4. attained- to succeed in getting or achieving something, especially after a lot of effort.

The statement is talking about the part of "combustion of dry fuel such as sawdust and leaves" in forest fire hence, "Contribution" will be the correct choice here.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.