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SSC CGL Preparation – Day 18
MCQs – Fill in the Blanks (Advanced)
1. The minister’s statement was clearly ___ and intended to provoke strong reactions.
A) ambiguous
B) inflammatory
C) tedious
D) obscure
✅ Answer: B) inflammatory
🧠 Explanation: The phrase “intended to provoke” indicates a word with strong emotion—inflammatory fits best.
2. The court found him guilty of fraud, and his reputation was irreparably ___.
A) tarnished
B) polished
C) glorified
D) magnified
✅ Answer: A) tarnished
🧠 Explanation: A fraud conviction damages reputation = tarnished.
3. He gave a ___ reply that did not satisfy the interviewers.
A) concise
B) evasive
C) articulate
D) definite
✅ Answer: B) evasive
🧠 Explanation: The clue “did not satisfy” suggests he avoided the actual answer = evasive.
4. His proposal was met with unanimous ___ from the committee members.
A) rejection
B) consensus
C) applause
D) indifference
✅ Answer: A) rejection
🧠 Explanation: “Unanimous” fits naturally with rejection in this context of disapproval.
5. Although he had been warned multiple times, he showed complete ___ to the rules.
A) obedience
B) compliance
C) disregard
D) adherence
✅ Answer: C) disregard
🧠 Explanation: “Although he had been warned…” shows he ignored the rules = disregard.
6. The magician’s performance was so ___ that the audience was left speechless.
A) mundane
B) pedestrian
C) spellbinding
D) tedious
✅ Answer: C) spellbinding
🧠 Explanation: “Speechless” implies amazement = spellbinding.
7. The scientist’s explanation was filled with technical ___ that confused the layman.
A) stories
B) data
C) jargon
D) results
✅ Answer: C) jargon
🧠 Explanation: “Confused the layman” points to jargon (complex/technical language).
8. The negotiations broke down due to a ___ of trust between the parties.
A) harmony
B) surplus
C) deficit
D) mischief
✅ Answer: C) deficit
🧠 Explanation: A “breakdown of trust” = a deficit or lack of trust.
9. His painting is a ___ blend of traditional and modern art forms.
A) chaotic
B) harmonious
C) irrelevant
D) distorted
✅ Answer: B) harmonious
🧠 Explanation: “Blend” with a positive tone suggests harmonious.
10. Her speech was so ___ that even the harshest critics applauded.
A) irrelevant
B) unconvincing
C) compelling
D) superficial
✅ Answer: C) compelling
🧠 Explanation: “Even the harshest critics applauded” → it must have been compelling.
