SSC GD & MTS Quiz : English Language | 21-10-2021

Dear Readers,

As SSC GD & MTS notification is out and candidates have started their preparation for this exam. Mahendras also has started special quizzes for this examination. This series of quizzes are based on the latest pattern of the SSC GD & MTS examination. Regular practice of the questions included in the quizzes will boost up your preparations and it will be very helpful in scoring good marks in the examination.

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given and mark your answer.

Pigeons have (A) alongside humans and been used for food, sport and as (B). Considered one of the most intelligent (C) on the planet, (D) can perform tasks previously thought to be the sole preserve of humans and primates. “Feral pigeons thrive in urban areas in particular (E) there is usually a good food (F) and the absence of (G). The result is that they can become ‘pests’ in built-up areas. Unless food is strictly controlled, pigeons will rapidly breed out of control, resulting in overpopulation in areas of human habitation. Researchers have proved that pigeons do not usually like any change in (H) nesting area. Even a decoy or an image of a raptor when placed in the nesting or roosting area of pigeons discourages them from (I). Whatever you do, ensure that it is (J) and eco-friendly.”

1 Choose the correct option for (A)

A. summarised

B. lived

C. gather

D. distributed

2 Choose the correct option for (B)

A. terror

B. letter

C. pass- time

D. messengers

3 Choose the correct option for (C)

A. animals

B. pigeons

C. species

D. existence

4 Choose the correct option for (D)

A. themselves

B. predators

C. one

D. pigeons

5 Choose the correct option for (E)

A. only

B. because

C. but

D. despite

6 Choose the correct option for (F)

A. source

B. cause

C. make

D. possible

7 Choose the correct option for (G)

A. hackers

B. friends

C. predators

D. nests

8 Choose the correct option for (H)

A. there

B. their

C. them

D. ones

9 Choose the correct option for (I)

A. nesting

B. starving

C. flying

D. behaving

10 Choose the correct option for (J)

A. imbecile

B. soft

C. dangerous

D. humane

Answers:-

Q.1 (B)

Q.2 (D)

Q.3 (C)

Q.4 (D)

Q.5 (B)

Q.6 (A)

Q.7 (C)

Q.8 (B)

Q.9 (A)

Q.10 (D)