SSC GD 2021 PYQs

Question 1

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.Hill stations like Darjeeling and Nainital offer ________ to weary tourists during summer.

Accepted Answer

Weary tourists seek comfort and relief. 'Solace' means comfort or consolation in a time of distress, which perfectly fits the context of hill stations providing relief from summer heat.

Question 2

Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.Appeal

Accepted Answer

The word 'Appeal' means to be attractive or interesting. 'Charm' also means the power or quality of delighting, attracting, or fascinating others. Thus, 'Charm' is the most appropriate synonym.

Question 3

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence.Microwave ovens heat food quickly,anxiouslyand safely, but do not brown or bake food in the way that conventional ovens do.

Accepted Answer

The word 'anxiously' means with anxiety or worry. The context requires a word describing how ovens heat food, which is 'efficiently', meaning effectively and without waste.

Question 4

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Tickled pink

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'tickled pink' means to be extremely pleased or delighted about something. It describes a feeling of great happiness.

Question 5

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.She is on six months' ______ leave.

Accepted Answer

The sentence refers to a 'she' taking leave, implying it's related to childbirth. 'Maternity leave' is the correct term for leave taken by a mother.

Question 6

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.An outgoing, socially confident person

Accepted Answer

An 'extrovert' is defined as an outgoing, socially confident person. This directly matches the given description, making it the correct one-word substitute.

Question 7

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.To beat around the bush

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'to beat around the bush' means to avoid coming to the point or discussing the main topic directly. Option 4 correctly reflects this meaning.

Question 8

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.Music is helpful in improving the _______ of students.

Accepted Answer

Music helps students focus better. 'Concentration' means the ability to give all attention to something, which fits the context perfectly.

Question 9

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Reign

Accepted Answer

Reign means to rule or hold power. Yield means to give way or surrender, which is the opposite of holding power. Thus, 'yield' is the most appropriate antonym.

Question 10

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Radical

Accepted Answer

The word 'Radical' means relating to or affecting the fundamental nature of something; far-reaching or thorough. 'Profound' means very great or intense, or having or showing great knowledge or insight. Thus, 'Profound' is the closest synonym.

Question 11

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.One who has unlimited power

Accepted Answer

The prefix 'omni-' means 'all'. 'Potent' relates to power. Therefore, 'omnipotent' correctly describes someone with unlimited power.

Question 12

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.One who travels on foot

Accepted Answer

A pedestrian is specifically someone who travels on foot. The other options are broader terms for people who travel, but not necessarily by walking.

Question 13

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Substitution

Accepted Answer

Substitution means replacing one thing with another. 'Exchange' accurately conveys this meaning, making it the correct synonym.

Question 14

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.Delay an event to a later date or time

Accepted Answer

The word 'Postpone' accurately means to delay an event to a later date or time. It directly fits the given definition.

Question 15

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Cruel

Accepted Answer

The word 'Cruel' means causing pain or suffering. 'Brutal' also means savagely violent or ruthless, making it the closest synonym.

Question 16

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Big bucks

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'big bucks' refers to a large amount of money. 'Bucks' is a common slang term for dollars or money in general.

Question 17

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.The apple of one’s eye

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'the apple of one's eye' refers to someone or something that is cherished above all others. Therefore, 'a person who is very dear' is the correct meaning.

Question 18

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Remember

Accepted Answer

The word 'Remember' means to recall or keep in mind. Its direct opposite is 'Forget', which means to fail to recall or to cease to think of.

Question 19

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Not breathe a word

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'not breathe a word' means to keep something a secret and not tell anyone. Option 4 accurately reflects this meaning.

Question 20

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.A ______ mind rarely meets a dead end; it continues the search for the answers.

Accepted Answer

The sentence implies a mind that actively seeks answers. 'Curious' perfectly fits this context, meaning eager to know or learn.