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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 175

SSC CGL Tier II - English - 16th Nov 2020 • English • Q175

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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 number.

A raptor’s day begins soon after dawn. They (1)______ their wings for a quick warm-up and are ready for the hunt. Nature (2)______ these birds so well that they do not need to hunt every day. By (3)______ a good kill on a particular day, the larger raptor can go without hunting (4)______ two or three weeks. These predators can do without regular meals. This helps them to (5)______ if there is bad weather or lack of food

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. survive.

Let's see the meaning of the given words:

  • survive- to continue to live or exist in or after a difficult or dangerous situation.
  • satisfy- to make somebody pleased by doing or giving him/her what he/she wants.
  • saturate- to make something extremely wet; to fill something so completely that it is impossible to add any more.
  • support- help and encouragement that you give to a person or thing; to help somebody by saying that you agree with him/her/it, and sometimes giving practical help such as money.

As per the context of the sentence, the raptors can manage without food in case of bad weather or scarcity of food. Thus, we find that the verb 'survive' is the correct choice here.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 1 i.e. survive.