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SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 20

SSC CHSL - 14th 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.

One fireman died while 14 others had a narrow escape when a part of the factory-cum-outlet of a well-known battery (1)_________ firm where they were battling a major (2)________ collapsed following a series of sudden explosions in west Delhi. The brave fireman who had joined the department last year and got married (3)________, was buried under a pile of debris following explosions which were (4)_________ by a compressor burst. The fireman died due to (5)__________ bleeding and smoke inhalation. It took firemen five hours to pull his body out of the debris.

Select the most appropriate option for blank number (2).

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

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

  1. trouble- to damage something so badly that it loses all its value, pleasure, etc.
  2. blaze- a bright, strong flame. 
  3. fracture- a broken bone. It can range from a thin crack to a complete break.
  4. ruin- to damage something so badly that it loses all its value, pleasure, etc.

As the statement is talking about "fire" the chosen option will be correct as it has the meaning related to fire.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.