SSC GD 2023 PYQs

Question 1

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.My mother was ________ at my negligence and scolded me.

Accepted Answer

The sentence indicates the mother 'scolded' the speaker due to 'negligence'. 'Furious' (क्रोधित) is the only option that logically aligns with scolding due to negligence.

Question 2

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Earn

Accepted Answer

The word 'Earn' means to obtain money in return for labor or services. 'Receive' means to be given, presented with, or paid something. Thus, 'Receive' is the most appropriate synonym.

Question 3

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.Purchasing furniture at a low costcould not involve abandoningdesign or quality.

Accepted Answer

The original phrase 'could not involve abandoning' is grammatically awkward. 'Should not entail sacrificing' is the most appropriate and idiomatic substitution, conveying the intended meaning smoothly.

Question 4

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.It isabsurdto argue about this.

Accepted Answer

The word 'absurd' means illogical or ridiculous. The most appropriate antonym is 'reasonable,' meaning fair and sensible.

Question 5

Select the option in which all the words are spelt correctly.

Accepted Answer

The correct spelling of the word is 'accountable'. Option 1 uses this spelling correctly, making it the right choice among the given options.

Question 6

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word to fill in the blank in the sentence.ProcureIt is very difficult to _________ food and fuel for daily necessities for people living below poverty line in the world.

Accepted Answer

The word 'procure' means to obtain something, especially with care or effort. 'Obtain' is the closest synonym that fits the sentence's context.

Question 7

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Light at the end of tunnel

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'light at the end of the tunnel' signifies hope or a sign that a difficult period is nearing its conclusion, making option 1 the most fitting meaning.

Question 8

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Fit as a fiddle

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'fit as a fiddle' means to be in excellent physical condition or good health. It implies being strong and healthy.

Question 9

Select the most appropriate synonym to substitute the underlined word in the given sentence.He had created acocoonof human activities - conversation, interaction, affection - and it filled his life like an overflowing soup bowl.

Accepted Answer

A 'cocoon' implies an enclosing or protective covering. 'Encasement' is the closest synonym, meaning something that encloses or covers, fitting the context of human activities surrounding him.

Question 10

Select the most appropriate synonym to substitute the underlined word in the given sentence.This bodyguard was like afirewallfor the leader.

Accepted Answer

A 'firewall' acts as a protective barrier. 'Bulwark' means a defensive wall or a person/thing that acts as a strong defense, making it the most appropriate synonym.

Question 11

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.The best thing since sliced bread

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'the best thing since sliced bread' refers to something excellent or a great invention, indicating high praise and approval.

Question 12

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Colloquial

Accepted Answer

Colloquial refers to language used in ordinary or familiar conversation. Therefore, 'Conversational' is the most appropriate synonym.

Question 13

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Steadfast

Accepted Answer

Steadfast means firm and unwavering. Dishonest means untrustworthy or deceitful. Therefore, 'dishonest' is the most appropriate antonym for 'steadfast'.

Question 14

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank._______ men command respect.

Accepted Answer

The word 'Holy' means sacred or devout, which fits the context of men who command respect. The other options are homophones with different meanings.

Question 15

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.He indeed is intelligent who ______ this and succeeds in making all work truly great.

Accepted Answer

The sentence uses the simple present tense ('succeeds'), indicating a habitual action or general truth. Therefore, the verb in the blank must also be in the simple present tense, which is 'notices'.

Question 16

The sentence given below has one misspelt word. Spot the INCORRECTLY spelt word and select its correct spelling.The play depicts a futuristec society.

Accepted Answer

The word 'futuristec' is misspelled. The correct spelling is 'futuristic', which means relating to the future. Option 4 provides the accurate spelling.

Question 17

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Retain

Accepted Answer

To 'retain' means to keep or remember something. The most direct opposite is to 'forget' or lose memory of it.

Question 18

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don't find any error, mark 'No error' as your answer.The software detected an anomaly cause by the virus.

Accepted Answer

The error is in 'cause by the virus'. It should be 'caused by the virus' because 'caused' is the past participle acting as an adjective modifying 'anomaly'.

Question 19

Direction: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.Mechanical Engineering students from IIT, Madras, have developed an unnamed sailing boat that can reach any given destination _______.

Accepted Answer

The sentence describes a boat reaching a destination without human intervention. 'Autonomously' means operating independently, which fits the context perfectly.

Question 20

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in future tense form.There are multiple facilities available for reaching the island.

Accepted Answer

The original sentence is in the present tense. To change it to future tense, 'are' must be replaced with 'will be', indicating an action or state that will occur in the future.