SSC GD 2021 PYQs

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Physiology is the scientific study of the functions and mechanisms in a living system, specifically the human body in this context.

Question 2

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.Imitate someone’s action or words in order to entertain or ridicule

Accepted Answer

The word 'mimic' specifically means to imitate someone's actions or words, often for entertainment or ridicule. The other options are general terms for copying.

Question 3

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Hesitate

Accepted Answer

Hesitate means to pause or be reluctant. Advance means to move forward or make progress, which is the direct opposite.

Question 4

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Blow a fuse

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'blow a fuse' means to suddenly become very angry, similar to an electrical fuse blowing when overloaded. Option 4 accurately reflects this meaning.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

The term 'Medieval' specifically refers to the period of the Middle Ages. It is the direct and most accurate one-word substitute for the given phrase.

Question 6

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.Social distancing should be practiced in ________ with other everyday preventive actions.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'in combination with' correctly expresses that social distancing should be done alongside other preventive actions. It implies working together.

Question 7

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.A dialogue is a ______ between two or more people.

Accepted Answer

A dialogue is fundamentally an exchange of ideas or opinions, which is best described as a 'conversation' between individuals. The other options do not fit the context.

Question 8

Select the most appropriatesynonymof the given word.AMPLE

Accepted Answer

The word 'ample' means enough or more than enough. 'Sufficient' carries the same meaning of being adequate or enough, making it the correct synonym.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'That which is lawful' directly means something permitted by law. 'Legal' is the precise one-word substitute for this definition.

Question 10

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.To get out of hand

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'to get out of hand' means to become difficult or impossible to control. Option 3 perfectly captures this meaning.

Question 11

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.An object through which we cannot see at all

Accepted Answer

An object that completely blocks light, preventing any visibility through it, is defined as opaque. This directly matches the given description.

Question 12

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Detest

Accepted Answer

Detest means to dislike intensely. Adore means to love or admire deeply. Therefore, 'adore' is the most appropriate antonym.

Question 13

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.A soft breeze blows as the sun________ in the distant waters.

Accepted Answer

The word 'shimmers' perfectly describes the sun's reflection on distant water, suggesting a soft, wavering light. It fits the serene context of a soft breeze.

Question 14

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Petty

Accepted Answer

The word 'Petty' means of little importance or trivial. The most appropriate antonym is 'Big', meaning of considerable size or importance.

Question 15

Select the correctly spelt word.

Accepted Answer

The word 'Bureaucracy' is correctly spelled. The other options contain common spelling errors in their respective words.

Question 16

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Come to blows

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'come to blows' means to start fighting physically. It implies a situation escalating to physical confrontation.

Question 17

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Enthusiasm

Accepted Answer

Enthusiasm means intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval. Lethargy means a lack of energy and enthusiasm. Thus, 'Lethargy' is the most appropriate antonym.

Question 18

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.The decision to become a doctoris completely hers

Accepted Answer

The sentence is grammatically correct. 'Hers' is a possessive pronoun that stands alone without a noun. Possessive pronouns like 'hers' never take an apostrophe.

Question 19

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.His condition was so critical that a senior doctor ______ performed the operation.

Accepted Answer

The sentence requires a reflexive pronoun to emphasize that the senior doctor performed the operation personally. 'Himself' correctly refers back to 'a senior doctor'.

Question 20

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.To break loose.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'to break loose' means to escape from confinement or control. Option 1, 'To escape', directly conveys this meaning.