Model Questions for SSC CHSL (SET-16) ENGLISH

1. Which of the following is the same in meaning as the phrase ‘holding out’ as used in the passage?

(a) catching
(b) expounding
(c) substaining
(d) restraining

2. According to the passage, the question of abortion is

(a) ignored
(b) hotly debated
(c) unanswered
(d) left to the scientists to decide

3. Which of the following is true regarding the reasons for progress in genetic engineering?

(a) It has become popular to abort female foetuses.
(b) Human beings are extremely interested in heredity.
(c) Economically sound and scientifically advanced countries can provide the infrastructure for such research.
(d) Poor countries desperately need genetic information.

4. Which of the following is the same in meaning as the word ‘obliterate’ as used in the passage?

(a) wipe off
(b) eradicate
(c) give birth to
(d) wipe out

5. Which of the following is the opposite in meaning to the word ‘charge’ as used in the passage?

(a) calm
(b) disturb
(c) discharge
(d) settle