SSC GD 2021 PYQs

Question 1

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.The doctor ______ her to stop eating fried food.

Accepted Answer

Doctors typically 'advise' patients on health matters. 'Advised' is the most suitable verb here, meaning to recommend or counsel.

Question 2

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.The government should take steps to ______ pollution.

Accepted Answer

The verb 'control' is the most appropriate choice as it means to limit or manage something, which is the desired action for pollution.

Question 3

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Cool as a cucumber

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'cool as a cucumber' means to be very calm and composed, especially in a stressful situation. Option 1, 'Calm', directly reflects this meaning.

Question 4

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Vulnerable

Accepted Answer

"Vulnerable" means exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed. Its exact opposite is "Secure", which means protected from danger or harm.

Question 5

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.Eskimo’s house that is made of ice blocks

Accepted Answer

An 'Igloo' is specifically an Eskimo's house made of ice blocks. The other options refer to different types of animal shelters or natural formations.

Question 6

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence.The bacteria in the roots of leguminous plantssubmergenitrogen in the soil to compounds.

Accepted Answer

The word 'submerge' means to put something under water. In the context of bacteria and nitrogen, 'convert' is the correct term for changing one substance into another.

Question 7

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.If the neighbours had not ________ food, we might have starved.

Accepted Answer

The sentence implies a life-saving action. 'Provided' means to supply something needed, which fits the context of preventing starvation. The other options do not make logical sense.

Question 8

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.Many students are________ by the life of great leaders.

Accepted Answer

The context implies a positive influence from great leaders. 'Inspired' (प्रेरित) perfectly conveys this positive motivation, making it the most appropriate choice.

Question 9

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.Radha was extremely ________ about the welfare of her parents.

Accepted Answer

'Anxious' correctly conveys Radha's concern for her parents' well-being, implying worry or unease. The other options don't fit the context of 'welfare'.

Question 10

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Play for time

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'play for time' means to delay an action or decision to gain more time, often by making excuses or doing things slowly.

Question 11

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 12

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 13

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 14

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 15

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 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

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 20

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.