SSC CGL – SSC-CGL-11-September-2024

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words in the following sentence.

Despite recent superficial moves toward political reconciliation, Libya remains in the grip of a bloodstained corrupt military exclusive circle of people with a common purpose.

Explanation: A “clique” means a small exclusive circle or group of people with a common purpose, so it correctly substitutes the underlined group of words.

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

An instrument for viewing distant objects in space.

Explanation: A telescope is an instrument used for viewing distant objects, especially objects in space, so it is the correct one-word substitute.

The following sentence contains a word with a spelling error.

Rectify the sentence by selecting the correct spelling of the identified word from the given options. I was upstaires when somebody rang the doorbell.

Explanation: The correct spelling is “Upstairs”, which means on or to an upper floor; “upstaires” is incorrectly spelt.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Adversity

Explanation: “Adversity” means difficulty, hardship or an unfortunate situation, so “Misfortune” is the most appropriate synonym.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the following word.

Forbid

Explanation: “Forbid” means to prohibit or not permit something, so its antonym is “Allow”.

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

(A) while the employees (B) meeting on time (C) the boss arrived at the (D) despite the heavy traffic (E) were late

Explanation: The correct sentence is “Despite the heavy traffic, the boss arrived at the meeting on time while the employees were late,” so the proper order is D-C-B-A-E.

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

Charles Darwin is renowned for his book on evolution, ‘On the Origin of Species’, which laid down a treasure of substantiation that evolution occurs, and projected a mechanism, that is, natural selection, for how it does so.

Explanation: The phrase “laid out” means presented or arranged clearly, which fits the context of Darwin presenting evidence for evolution.

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.

It is he who work for the company for more than a decade.

Explanation: The subject “he” is singular, so the verb should be “works” instead of “work”; therefore, the error is in “who work”.

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

The teachers of our school have already taken this training.

Explanation: The active sentence is in present perfect tense, so the passive structure should be “has already been taken,” making option (a) correct.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

He was very cruel in dealing with the students.

Explanation: “Cruel” means harsh or unkind, so the most appropriate antonym is “Kind”.

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

(A) he had to take the bus (B) his friend, who used to give (C) to his office because he had (D) him a lift, was on vacation (E) never learned to drive and

Explanation: The correct sentence is “He had to take the bus to his office because he had never learned to drive and his friend, who used to give him a lift, was on vacation,” so the order is A-C-E-B-D.

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

Ravi will play the match.

Explanation: The active sentence is in simple future tense, so the passive structure is “will be + past participle,” making “The match will be played by Ravi” correct.

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

Our legal system must frame proper legal rules for juvenile criminals.

Explanation: “Juvenile” refers to a young person, especially in legal contexts, so “young” is the most appropriate substitute.

Substitute the underlined word-segment with most appropriate idiom.

The doctors tried very hard to save his mother but they were unsuccessful.

Explanation: “Moved heaven and earth” means made every possible effort, so it appropriately substitutes “tried very hard”.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Hit the nail on the head

Explanation: The idiom “hit the nail on the head” means to say or identify something exactly right, so option (b) gives the correct meaning.

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

The windows / violent banged / during the / storm yesterday.

Explanation: The word “violent” is an adjective, but an adverb is needed to modify the verb “banged”; the correct expression should be “violently banged”.

Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence and select its correct spelling from the given options.

His acquiantance with the author led to many fruitful collaborations.

Explanation: The word “acquiantance” is incorrectly spelt; the correct spelling is “acquaintance”.

Identify the correct synonym of the word given below.

FATIGUE

Explanation: “Fatigue” means extreme tiredness or weariness, so “Tiredness” is the correct synonym.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

She was overstrung before her dance performance.

Explanation: “Overstrung” means very tense, anxious or nervous, especially before an important event, so “Nervous” is the correct synonym.

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

Awkward in movement or manner

Explanation: “Clumsy” means awkward in movement or manner, so it is the correct one-word substitute.

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an (1) _________ by the Government of India to celebrate and remember 75 years of independence and the beautiful history of its people, culture and achievements. This Mahotsav is (2) _________ to the people of India, who have not only been instrumental in bringing India this far in its evolutionary journey but also (3) _________ the power and potential to realise Prime Minister, Narendra Modi's (4) _________ of activating India 2.0, fuelled by the spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The formal journey of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav began on 12 March 2021, beginning a (5)______ to our 75th anniversary of independence and will finish a year later on 15 August 2023.

Select the most appropriate answer for blank number 1.

Explanation: The phrase “an initiative by the Government of India” is grammatically and contextually correct because Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav was a programme or initiative launched to celebrate 75 years of independence.

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an (1) _________ by the Government of India to celebrate and remember 75 years of independence and the beautiful history of its people, culture and achievements. This Mahotsav is (2) _________ to the people of India, who have not only been instrumental in bringing India this far in its evolutionary journey but also (3) _________ the power and potential to realise Prime Minister, Narendra Modi's (4) _________ of activating India 2.0, fuelled by the spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The formal journey of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav began on 12 March 2021, beginning a (5)______ to our 75th anniversary of independence and will finish a year later on 15 August 2023.

Select the most appropriate answer for blank number 2.

Explanation: The phrase “dedicated to the people of India” correctly expresses that the Mahotsav is devoted to or meant for the people of India.

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an (1) _________ by the Government of India to celebrate and remember 75 years of independence and the beautiful history of its people, culture and achievements. This Mahotsav is (2) _________ to the people of India, who have not only been instrumental in bringing India this far in its evolutionary journey but also (3) _________ the power and potential to realise Prime Minister, Narendra Modi's (4) _________ of activating India 2.0, fuelled by the spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The formal journey of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav began on 12 March 2021, beginning a (5)______ to our 75th anniversary of independence and will finish a year later on 15 August 2023.

Select the most appropriate answer for blank number 3.

Explanation: The subject “people of India” is plural, and the sentence means that they have the power and potential to realise the vision, so “possess” fits correctly.

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an (1) _________ by the Government of India to celebrate and remember 75 years of independence and the beautiful history of its people, culture and achievements. This Mahotsav is (2) _________ to the people of India, who have not only been instrumental in bringing India this far in its evolutionary journey but also (3) _________ the power and potential to realise Prime Minister, Narendra Modi's (4) _________ of activating India 2.0, fuelled by the spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The formal journey of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav began on 12 March 2021, beginning a (5)______ to our 75th anniversary of independence and will finish a year later on 15 August 2023.

Select the most appropriate answer for blank number 4.

Explanation: The expression “Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of activating India 2.0” is meaningful because “vision” refers to a future goal or plan.

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an (1) _________ by the Government of India to celebrate and remember 75 years of independence and the beautiful history of its people, culture and achievements. This Mahotsav is (2) _________ to the people of India, who have not only been instrumental in bringing India this far in its evolutionary journey but also (3) _________ the power and potential to realise Prime Minister, Narendra Modi's (4) _________ of activating India 2.0, fuelled by the spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The formal journey of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav began on 12 March 2021, beginning a (5)______ to our 75th anniversary of independence and will finish a year later on 15 August 2023.

Select the most appropriate answer for blank number 5.

Explanation: The phrase “beginning a countdown to our 75th anniversary of independence” is contextually correct because the passage refers to the period leading up to the anniversary.