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SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 18

SSC CHSL - 19th October 2020 - Shift 2 • English • Q18

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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. 4.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. On the other hand.

The statement is talking about "two reasons – naturally caused or human-caused" hence, for the second thing we can use "On the other hand".

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.