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Day 35: SSC CGL Tier II English

5 questions (8 parts). Try each one first, then open its answer.

  1. Question 1 (case study, 4 parts)

    Reading Comprehension. Asked once: 3 Mar 2023 Tier II

    Comprehension: Read the following passage and answer the questions given after it. Total area sown under Rabi crops has increased by 3.25% from 697.98 lakh hectares in 2021-22 to 720.68 lakh hectares in 2022-23. This is 22.71 lakh hectares more this year compared to corresponding period of 2021-22. Comparing with normal sown area(average of the last five years), the increase is to the tune of 13.71% from 633.80 to 720.68 lakh hectares. The increase in area is across all crops, - highest being in rice. Out of 22.71 lakh hectares increase in all Rabi crops, increase in rice area is 11.20 lakh hectares from 35.05 lakh hectares in 2021-22 to 46.25 lakh hectares in 2022-23. However, this is lower than normal sown area of 47.71 lakh hectares. Maximum increase in area under rice is in states of Telangana and West Bengal. Area under oilseeds increased by 7.31% from 102.36 lakh hectares during 2021-22 to 109.84 lakh hectares this year. The increase in area under oilseeds at the rate of 7.31% is more than double the rate of increase of 3.25% in all crops together. Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh accounted for major expansion in area of oilseeds. Rapeseed & Mustard contributed maximum in increasing oilseeds area during this Rabi season. Mustard area increased by 6.77 lakh hectares from 91.25 lakh hectares in 2021-22 to 98.02 lakh hectares in 2022-23. Thus, out of 7.49 lakh hectares increase in area under oilseeds, rapeseed & mustard alone accounted for 6.44 lakh hectares. Pulse production is being focused to make country self-sufficient in these commodities. Area under pulses increased by 0.56 lakh hectares from 167.31 to 167.86 lakh hectares. Mung bean and lentil accounted for increase in area under pulses. The United Nations General Assembly has declared the year 2023 as the International Year of Millets and India is at the forefront in celebrating the event in a big way. In order to create awareness about the benefits of millets as superfood and to meet its growing demand around the world, the Government is promoting millet production through the NFSM-Nutri Cereals component of National Food Security Mission programme in 212 districts of 14 states. Coarse cum Nutri-cereals saw an increase of 2.08 lakh hectares in area under cultivation from 51.42 lakh hectares in 2021-22 to 53.49 lakh hectares in 2022-23.
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    Match the following crops with the area. Crop area in 2022-23 a. millets 1. 98.02 lakh hectares b. pulses 2. 53.49 lakh hectares c. mustard 3. 167.86 lakh hectares

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    On which of the following crops, is the Indian Government specially focussing this year?

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    The main theme of the passage is

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    Which state recorded the maximum increase in sown area of the rice crop?

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  2. Question 2

    Sentence Rearrangement. Asked once: 7 Mar 2023 Tier II

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    Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. A) The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015 to end poverty, reduce inequality and build more peaceful, prosperous societies by 2030. B) The SDGs cannot be achieved without the realisation of child rights. C) Also known as the Global Goals, the SDGs are a call to action to create a world where no one is left behind. D) As world leaders work to deliver on the 2030 promise, children around the globe are standing up to secure their right to good health, quality education, a clean planet and more.

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  3. Question 3

    Spotting Errors. Asked once: 7 Mar 2023 Tier II

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    The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Daniel sat on / his new bike / and went afar / a ride.

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  4. Question 4

    Vocabulary. Asked once: 20 Jan 2025 Tier II

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    Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

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  5. Question 5

    Grammar. Asked once: 2 Mar 2023 Tier II

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    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The house they bought was__________spacious than their previous house.

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