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SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 17

SSC CHSL - 14th October 2020 - Shift 2 • English • Q17

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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 (5).

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. excessive.

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

  • excessive- too much; too great or extreme.
  • lavish- giving or spending a large amount of money.
  • exorbitant- (used about the cost of something) much more expensive than it should be.
  • towering- extremely tall, especially in comparison with the surroundings.

Meaningfully the chosen option suits the paragraph.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.