SSC CGL – SSC-CGL-23-September-2024

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Speaking disrespectfully about sacred or religious things.

Explanation: Blasphemy means speaking disrespectfully or irreverently about sacred or religious things, so it correctly substitutes the given expression.

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined word segment in the given sentence.

Sanat has just arrived in Mysore on transfer; he requests his friend Raghu to help him find an appropriate location.

Explanation: Since Sanat has arrived in Mysore on transfer, he would need a place to live; therefore, “a rented accommodation” is the most suitable substitution.

The given sentence is divided into four segments. Select the option that has the segment with a grammatical error.

Two of the world’s / best forwards / has played alongside / David Beckham.

Explanation: The subject “Two of the world’s best forwards” is plural, so the verb should be “have played” instead of “has played.”

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Adequate

Explanation: Adequate means enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose, and “sufficient” has the same meaning.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Brittle

Explanation: Brittle means easily broken, and “fragile” also means delicate or easily damaged.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Cherish

Explanation: Cherish means to care for, value, and protect something, and “nurture” means to care for and encourage growth.

Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence.

(O) attitude is (P) or tendency in individuals (Q) a broad-based behaviour (R) which implies (S) a hypothetical postulate

Explanation: The correct sentence is “Attitude is a hypothetical postulate which implies a broad-based behaviour or tendency in individuals,” making OSRQP the logical sequence.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Material

Explanation: Material refers to something physical or concrete, while “abstract” refers to something non-physical or conceptual, making it the opposite.

Select the most appropriate homonyms from the given alternatives to fill in the blanks.

The rowing instructor commanded them to ________ in a ________. A. row (verb) B. roe C. row (sequence)

Explanation: The sentence needs “row” as a verb in the first blank and “row” meaning a sequence or line in the second blank, so A and C fit correctly.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

At a low ebb

Explanation: The idiom “at a low ebb” means being in a weak, poor, or depressed condition.

Identify the error in the following sentence.

Ourselves should not boast of one’s knowledge.

Explanation: “Ourselves” is a reflexive pronoun and cannot be used as the subject here; the correct subject should be “We.”

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

This book giving us much information about our freedom fighters who lost their lives while serving our motherland.

Explanation: The subject “This book” is singular, so it needs the verb “gives,” and “information” is uncountable, so “much information” is correct.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Off and on

Explanation: The idiom “off and on” means occasionally or from time to time, which is the same as “now and then.”

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct logical sequence.

A. These are responsible for producing the major fuel used across the globe. B. The country has 100 major oil and gas fields. C. The economy of Saudi Arabia is based on petroleum. D. The chief oil field is Ghawar Field having an estimated 70 billion reserve resource.

Explanation: Sentence C introduces the topic of Saudi Arabia’s petroleum-based economy, B adds information about its oil and gas fields, A refers to those fields, and D gives a specific example, making CBAD the correct sequence.

Select the option that contains all the MISSPELT words in the following sentences.

1. The new restraunt offers a wide variety of delicious dishes. 2. I can't beleive he made such a silly mistake in his presentation. 3. The teacher asked the students to complete the assigment by Friday. 4. She felt utterly embarassed by her colleague’s comments.

Explanation: The misspelt words are “restraunt,” “beleive,” “assigment,” and “embarassed”; their correct spellings are “restaurant,” “believe,” “assignment,” and “embarrassed.”

Select the correctly spelt word to fill in the blank.

My mother said that every relationship must have some amount of ___________.

Explanation: “Flexibility” is the correctly spelt word and means the quality of being adaptable or adjustable.

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

The food intolerance industry has grown dramatically in the previous decade, chiefly because of a boost in Coeliac and Crohn’s disease cases, as well as increasing awareness among health-conscious clients.

Explanation: “Owing primarily to a rise” is grammatically and contextually appropriate because it means mainly because of an increase.

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.

The teenager delivered the speech.

Explanation: The active sentence is in the simple past tense, so its passive form should be “was/were + past participle,” making “The speech was delivered by the teenager” correct.

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.

I have booked an apartment in the new residential colony.

Explanation: The active sentence is in the present perfect tense, so the passive structure is “has/have been + past participle,” and since “apartment” is singular, “has been booked” is correct.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word in bold.

The city has <strong>immense</strong> coal piers.

Explanation: Immense means extremely large or huge, so “huge” is the correct synonym.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. <br><br> Culture is (1), understanding, and protecting, like the cultivation of a garden, not the destruction or eradication of its roots. Understanding the roots and seeds, taking much care and providing instructed nourishment (2) important for good gardening. Culture also is similar; understanding its acquaintance (3)______ literature and art and careful protection are required. Culture is the way of life of a particular society in which a group of people live together in one place. The society’s culture is visible in its literature, arts, social system, language and religion. It is a combination of traditions, customs, institutions, food habits, manners, morals, thoughts, tastes, views and beliefs. Usually, families (4)______ culture to the younger generations. As family system is becoming weak, schools, colleges and universities should take up this responsibility as education should promote potential values of its culture. The role of universities (5)_______ only to issue course completed certificates.

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

Explanation: The sentence requires a gerund to match the parallel structure “understanding, and protecting,” so “creating” is the correct choice.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. <br><br> Culture is (1), understanding, and protecting, like the cultivation of a garden, not the destruction or eradication of its roots. Understanding the roots and seeds, taking much care and providing instructed nourishment (2) important for good gardening. Culture also is similar; understanding its acquaintance (3)______ literature and art and careful protection are required. Culture is the way of life of a particular society in which a group of people live together in one place. The society’s culture is visible in its literature, arts, social system, language and religion. It is a combination of traditions, customs, institutions, food habits, manners, morals, thoughts, tastes, views and beliefs. Usually, families (4)______ culture to the younger generations. As family system is becoming weak, schools, colleges and universities should take up this responsibility as education should promote potential values of its culture. The role of universities (5)_______ only to issue course completed certificates.

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

Explanation: The subject includes multiple actions, “understanding,” “taking,” and “providing,” so the plural verb “are” is appropriate.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. <br><br> Culture is (1), understanding, and protecting, like the cultivation of a garden, not the destruction or eradication of its roots. Understanding the roots and seeds, taking much care and providing instructed nourishment (2) important for good gardening. Culture also is similar; understanding its acquaintance (3)______ literature and art and careful protection are required. Culture is the way of life of a particular society in which a group of people live together in one place. The society’s culture is visible in its literature, arts, social system, language and religion. It is a combination of traditions, customs, institutions, food habits, manners, morals, thoughts, tastes, views and beliefs. Usually, families (4)______ culture to the younger generations. As family system is becoming weak, schools, colleges and universities should take up this responsibility as education should promote potential values of its culture. The role of universities (5)_______ only to issue course completed certificates.

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

Explanation: The correct phrase is “acquaintance with,” so “with” correctly completes the sentence.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. <br><br> Culture is (1), understanding, and protecting, like the cultivation of a garden, not the destruction or eradication of its roots. Understanding the roots and seeds, taking much care and providing instructed nourishment (2) important for good gardening. Culture also is similar; understanding its acquaintance (3)______ literature and art and careful protection are required. Culture is the way of life of a particular society in which a group of people live together in one place. The society’s culture is visible in its literature, arts, social system, language and religion. It is a combination of traditions, customs, institutions, food habits, manners, morals, thoughts, tastes, views and beliefs. Usually, families (4)______ culture to the younger generations. As family system is becoming weak, schools, colleges and universities should take up this responsibility as education should promote potential values of its culture. The role of universities (5)_______ only to issue course completed certificates.

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

Explanation: The subject “families” is plural, so the base plural verb form “transmit” is correct.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. <br><br> Culture is (1), understanding, and protecting, like the cultivation of a garden, not the destruction or eradication of its roots. Understanding the roots and seeds, taking much care and providing instructed nourishment (2) important for good gardening. Culture also is similar; understanding its acquaintance (3)______ literature and art and careful protection are required. Culture is the way of life of a particular society in which a group of people live together in one place. The society’s culture is visible in its literature, arts, social system, language and religion. It is a combination of traditions, customs, institutions, food habits, manners, morals, thoughts, tastes, views and beliefs. Usually, families (4)______ culture to the younger generations. As family system is becoming weak, schools, colleges and universities should take up this responsibility as education should promote potential values of its culture. The role of universities (5)_______ only to issue course completed certificates.

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

Explanation: The passage argues that universities should promote cultural values, so their role “should not be restricted” only to issuing certificates.