SSC Stenographer 13th Oct 2023 Shift 3

Instructions

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

Comprehension:
A stone that is constantly rolling cannot gather moss , while a stone that remains lying in one (1)_____ will gather it after a time. In the same way, a man who is a rolling stone, who is constantly (2)________ his occupations and pursuits, and does not settle (3)_______ long for any particular work, achieves little or no (4)_____ in life. One who is constantly chopping and changing will never become wealthy and get success in life. He will merely be dissipating his energies, and will get nowhere. As the proverb says , ‘He who hunts two hares, loses (5)________’.

Question 181

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

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Question 182

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

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Question 183

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

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Question 184

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

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Question 185

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

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Instructions

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Comprehension:
Wuthering Heights, penned by Emily Bronte, is a captivating novel set on the desolate moors of Yorkshire. The story revolves around the intense relationships and obsessions of its characters. The narrative begins with Mr. Lockwood, who rents Thrushcross Grange from the enigmatic Heathcliff. Intrigued by the neighbouring farmhouse, Wuthering Heights, Lockwood delves into the complex history of the Earnshaw and Linton families. The heart of the story focuses on the passionate love affair between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw, which leads to betrayal and revenge. Heathcliff's thirst for vengeance drives the plot, inflicting suffering upon those who wronged him, particularly Edgar Linton and Isabella. The novel explores themes of love, revenge, social class, and the destructive power of unchecked passion. Wuthering Heights presents complex characters, most notably Heathcliff, who challenges conventional notions of heroism and romance. Against the backdrop of the wild moors, Bronte weaves a dark and haunting tale that continues to captivate readers.

Question 186

Who is entranced by the neighbouring farmhouse named Wuthering Heights?

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Question 187

How does Heathcliff challenge conventional notions of heroism?

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Question 188

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word ‘conventional’.

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Question 189

Identify the central theme of the passage.

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Question 190

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘vengeance’.

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