SSC GD 2023 PYQs

Question 1

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Bed of roses

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'bed of roses' signifies a comfortable and pleasant situation, free from difficulties. Option 3 perfectly captures this meaning.

Question 2

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.We would _______ to travel by train rather than bus due to the poor road conditions in the village.

Accepted Answer

The sentence expresses a choice based on preference due to poor road conditions. 'Prefer' correctly conveys this choice, indicating a liking for one option over another.

Question 3

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Compassionate

Accepted Answer

The word 'compassionate' means showing sympathy and concern for others. The most appropriate antonym is 'cruel', meaning willfully causing pain or suffering to others.

Question 4

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Omnipresent

Accepted Answer

Omnipresent means present everywhere at all times. Universal means existing everywhere or involving everyone. Thus, Universal is the most appropriate synonym.

Question 5

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank.The doctor had to go with operation as Raj’s condition was very _________ (comical).

Accepted Answer

The word 'comical' means funny or amusing. The most appropriate antonym for 'comical' in the context of a medical condition is 'serious', indicating a grave situation.

Question 6

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.Everything Priyanka did in her academic _______ ended in vain.

Accepted Answer

The word 'attempts' fits best as it refers to Priyanka's efforts or endeavors in her academic career, which ultimately proved fruitless.

Question 7

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Timid

Accepted Answer

The word 'Timid' means lacking in courage or easily frightened. The most appropriate antonym is 'Bold', meaning confident and courageous.

Question 8

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Bag and baggage

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'bag and baggage' means to take all of one's possessions or belongings. Therefore, 'With all belongings' is the most appropriate meaning.

Question 9

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.The participantsare rehearsetheir roles.

Accepted Answer

The sentence requires the present continuous tense (are + verb-ing) to describe an ongoing action. 'Are rehearsing' correctly forms this tense for a plural subject.

Question 10

Select the most appropriate synonym for the underlined word in the given sentence.An oxygen cylinder is used to deliver oxygen through the patient’s nasalorifice.

Accepted Answer

The word 'orifice' refers to an opening or a hole, especially one in the body. Therefore, 'opening' is the most appropriate synonym.

Question 11

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.Ultimately it turned out to be afairdecision.

Accepted Answer

The word 'fair' means just or impartial. Among the given options, 'Unbiased' is the most appropriate synonym, meaning without prejudice or favoritism.

Question 12

Choose the sentence that is in simple past tense:A. I was giving some of the chocolates to my younger sister.B. I had been giving some of the chocolates to my younger sister.C. I had given some of the chocolates to my younger sister.D. I gave some of the chocolates to my younger sister.

Accepted Answer

The simple past tense uses the second form of the verb (gave) without any auxiliary verbs like 'was', 'had been', or 'had'. Option D correctly follows this structure.

Question 13

Select the correct word for the blanks in the given sentence.Sushant is a very _________ person and the _________ of first ten natural numbers is 5.5.

Accepted Answer

The word 'mean' fits both blanks. It describes a person's character and also refers to the average of a set of numbers. The mean of the first ten natural numbers (1 to 10) is indeed 5.5.

Question 14

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Lose your marbles

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'lose your marbles' means to become insane or to act in a crazy manner. Option 3 correctly reflects this meaning.

Question 15

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in past tense form.The home nurse is expecting a salary hike from the relatives of the new family.

Accepted Answer

The original sentence is in present continuous tense ('is expecting'). To convert it to past continuous tense, 'is' changes to 'was', making option 3 correct.

Question 16

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Blast

Accepted Answer

The word 'Blast' means to explode or destroy with explosives. 'Blow up' is the most direct synonym, meaning to explode or cause to explode.

Question 17

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.Alas! The forest turned into a ______ land.

Accepted Answer

The word 'bare' means empty or treeless, which fits the context of a forest turning into a desolate land. The other options are semantically incorrect.

Question 18

Select the option with the correct spelling to replace the underlined word in the given sentence.She hit him in a moment ofabomination.

Accepted Answer

The word 'abomination' is incorrect in the context of 'a moment of'. The correct word is 'aberration', meaning a deviation from what is normal or expected. Option 4 has the correct spelling.

Question 19

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Feeble

Accepted Answer

The word 'feeble' means lacking physical strength or weak. Therefore, its most appropriate antonym is 'sturdy', which means strong and robust.

Question 20

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.Due to increased international travel, the tourism sector has grown to bea global trackerto the global economy.

Accepted Answer

The sentence implies the tourism sector's positive impact on the economy. 'Substantial contributor' accurately conveys this meaning, indicating a significant positive role.