SarkariPYQ

SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 17

SSC CHSL - 19th October 2020 - Shift 2 • English • Q17

Back to paper

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. 5.

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Due to.

  • The statement is talking about "Reson" hence, "Due to" will be the correct choice here.
  • Due to- because of; owing to.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.