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SSC CGL - 13 Sep 2024 - Shift 3

Tier 1 • 13 September 2024 • 100 questions

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Earthquake is the (1)_________ breaking and displacement of substantial portions of the earth's outer rocky crust. During an earthquake, rock disturbances can cause rivers to change their flow. Landslides (2)__________ by earthquakes can cause significant destruction and loss of life. Tsunamis are a (3)_________ of damaging waves caused by large earthquakes that occur under the ocean. Earthquakes rarely directly kill anyone. Many (4)__________ and injuries are caused by falling debris and the fall of structures. The (5)_________ of an earthquake relies on how much and how far rock cracks and shifts.

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

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. magnitude.

'Magnitude' refers to the size, extent, or strength of an earthquake, which fits the context of the passage.

The other options are not suitable:

Depth refers to how deep something is, which is unrelated to the overall impact of an earthquake.

Corpse refers to a dead body, which doesn't fit the context of describing the characteristics of an earthquake.

Discipline refers to a field of study or training, which is unrelated to the nature of an earthquake.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.

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