SSC GD 2019 PYQs

Question 1

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.A place where fights take place

Accepted Answer

An 'arena' is specifically designed or used for contests or spectacles, including fights. The other options refer to different types of places.

Question 2

Directions: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.Gita won’t pass the examination and ............. will Rita.

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The sentence expresses a negative agreement. 'Neither' is used to show that a second person or thing does not do something either, following a negative statement.

Question 3

From the given options, identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.Ten years since Mohit left India and started working for the betterment of the downtrodden people.

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The phrase 'Ten years since' is incorrect. It should be 'It has been ten years since' or 'Ten years have passed since' to correctly express the duration from a past event to the present.

Question 4

Select the antonym of the given word.Peculiar

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The word 'peculiar' means unusual or strange. Therefore, its antonym is 'usual', meaning common or normal.

Question 5

Directions: Select the option that means the same as the given idiom.To measure swords

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The idiom 'to measure swords' means to engage in an argument or dispute with someone. It implies a verbal confrontation rather than physical combat.

Question 6

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.One who cannot read or write.

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The term for someone unable to read or write is 'illiterate'. This directly matches the definition provided in the question.

Question 7

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.Although I was _________ of his new plans for the growth of the company, I relied on him as he was very honest.

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The sentence implies a contrast: despite initial doubt, trust was placed due to honesty. 'Skeptical' (संशयी) fits this contrast, meaning having doubts or reservations.

Question 8

Select the antonym of the given wordSERENE

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Serene means calm and peaceful. The antonym, therefore, is 'Stressed', which means feeling worried or anxious.

Question 9

Select the option that means the same as the given idiom.A stone’s throw away

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The idiom 'a stone's throw away' means a very short distance. Option 1, 'At a short distance,' accurately reflects this meaning.

Question 10

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.Incapable of failure or error.

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The word 'infallible' precisely means incapable of making mistakes or being wrong. It directly matches the given phrase.

Question 11

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank._______ in Nagpur, we are unwilling to move to another city.

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The phrase 'unwilling to move' indicates an ongoing state resulting from a continuous action in the past. The present perfect continuous tense ('have been living') correctly conveys this duration and its present consequence.

Question 12

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.A large number of fish swimming together.

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The correct collective noun for a large group of fish swimming together is 'shoal'. This is a specific term for fish.

Question 13

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.A poem that expresses lament for the dead

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An 'elegy' is a poem of serious reflection, typically a lament for the dead. This is the precise definition for the given phrase.

Question 14

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.AGILE

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'Agile' means being able to move quickly and easily, which makes 'Active' its closest synonym. 'Dull' and 'Lazy' are its antonyms.

Question 15

Select the option that means the same as the given idiom.To be at home.

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The idiom 'to be at home' means to feel comfortable and relaxed in a particular situation or environment, which is synonymous with 'to be at ease'.

Question 16

Directions: Select the option that means the same as the given idiom.Out of order

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The idiom 'out of order' specifically means that something is not functioning or working correctly. Option 3 directly conveys this meaning.

Question 17

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.One who offers one’s services without anything in return.

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A 'volunteer' is someone who offers their services freely without expecting payment. This perfectly matches the given definition.

Question 18

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.If an individual keeps his fingers crossed he ________ for the best.

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The idiom 'to keep one's fingers crossed' means to hope for good luck or a positive outcome. Therefore, 'hopes' is the most appropriate word.

Question 19

Select the antonym of the given word.LATENT

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"Latent" means existing but not yet developed or manifest (hidden). Its exact opposite is "Obvious", which means easily perceived or clearly visible.

Question 20

Select the option that means the same as the given idiom.In high spirits

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The idiom 'in high spirits' means being extremely happy, cheerful, and energetic. Therefore, 'feel joyful' is the exact meaning of this phrase.