SSC GD 2021 PYQs

Question 1

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.The new President hasbring inmany reforms.

Accepted Answer

The sentence requires the past participle form 'brought' after 'has' and the phrasal verb 'brought about' means to cause something to happen, which fits the context of reforms.

Question 2

Parts of the given sentence have been given as options. One of them contains a grammatical error. Select the option that has the errorPray to the Almighty God with utmost devotion and help the needy and poored people

Accepted Answer

The word 'poored' is grammatically incorrect. The correct adjective is 'poor'. Therefore, it should be 'poor people' instead of 'poored people'.

Question 3

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.From these findings, we can ______ that the rate of crime is increasing in the city.

Accepted Answer

To 'infer' means to deduce or conclude information from evidence and reasoning. The findings provide evidence, leading to a conclusion about the crime rate.

Question 4

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.For a member to borrow money from the association, three ______ need to be met.

Accepted Answer

The word 'conditions' correctly fits the context, meaning requirements that must be satisfied before something else can happen. The other options are semantically incorrect.

Question 5

Select the option that can be used as a substitute for the given group of words.Hair of animals, which is soft and used for making wool.

Accepted Answer

The word 'fur' correctly describes the soft hair of animals used for making wool. It is the most appropriate term among the given options.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The word 'inert' precisely means lacking the ability or strength to move or act. This perfectly matches 'unable to act'.

Question 7

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Hold your horses.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'Hold your horses' means to wait or be patient. It advises someone to slow down and not act impulsively.

Question 8

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.To kick the bucket.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'to kick the bucket' is a common euphemism for dying. It is an informal way to refer to someone's death.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A 'shoal' is the correct collective noun specifically used for a large group of fish swimming together. The other options refer to different animal groups.

Question 10

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.The shops at the Indian airports have to ______ prices in Indian rupees.

Accepted Answer

The verb 'display' correctly indicates showing prices publicly. Other options do not fit the context of presenting prices to customers.

Question 11

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Crisp

Accepted Answer

Crisp means firm and brittle. Its direct opposite is tender, meaning soft and easily chewed or cut. Therefore, 'tender' is the most appropriate antonym.

Question 12

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence.When you give away a secret or an advantage, you reveal a secret orsuspensionthat you should have kept to yourself.

Accepted Answer

The context is about revealing a secret or an advantage. 'Information' perfectly fits the meaning of something that should have been kept to oneself.

Question 13

Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.Supreme

Accepted Answer

Supreme means highest in rank or authority, or of the highest quality. Matchless means having no equal, which is the closest synonym.

Question 14

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Destroy

Accepted Answer

The word 'Destroy' means to put an end to the existence of something. 'Demolish' means to pull or knock down a building, or to destroy something. Thus, 'Demolish' is the most appropriate synonym.

Question 15

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Defend

Accepted Answer

To 'defend' means to protect. The opposite is to 'abandon', meaning to leave or give up protection. Thus, 'abandon' is the most appropriate antonym.

Question 16

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.To breathe one’s last

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'to breathe one's last' directly means to die. It refers to the final breath taken before death.

Question 17

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.To be on the same page

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'to be on the same page' means to have a shared understanding or agreement about a situation or topic. Option 4 accurately reflects this meaning.

Question 18

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.A volume containing several books previously published separately.

Accepted Answer

An 'omnibus' is a single volume containing several books previously published separately. This perfectly matches the definition provided.

Question 19

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.Teams from all over India ______ in the talent show

Accepted Answer

The context of a 'talent show' requires a verb indicating involvement. 'Participated' means to take part in an activity, which fits perfectly.

Question 20

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.The new employee said that he was ________ of doing the job well.

Accepted Answer

The sentence implies the employee believes in his ability to do the job well. 'Confident' means feeling sure of oneself, which fits the context perfectly.