SSC GD 2023 PYQs

Question 1

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Bite off more than you can chew

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'bite off more than you can chew' means to attempt a task that is too large or difficult to handle. Option 4 perfectly captures this meaning.

Question 2

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in the bracket to fill in the blank.She was too (feeble) _______ to leave her room.

Accepted Answer

The word 'feeble' means lacking physical strength, so its most appropriate antonym is 'strong', meaning having great physical power.

Question 3

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.At your beck and call

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'at your beck and call' means to be completely under someone's control, ready to obey their commands instantly. Option 1 accurately reflects this meaning.

Question 4

Select the most appropriate homonym to fill in the blank.He confessed about his affairs as the _______ made him sleepless.

Accepted Answer

The sentence implies a negative emotion causing sleeplessness. 'Guilt' (अपराधबोध) is the only option that fits this context, meaning a feeling of responsibility for an offense.

Question 5

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.To call in question

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'to call in question' means to express doubt about something or to challenge its validity. Therefore, 'Challenge' is the most appropriate meaning.

Question 6

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Benign

Accepted Answer

Benign means gentle or kind. The most appropriate antonym is 'wicked', which means evil or morally wrong, representing the opposite nature.

Question 7

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Hope

Accepted Answer

The word 'Hope' means a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen. Its direct opposite is 'Despair', meaning the complete loss or absence of hope.

Question 8

Select the appropriate idiom that can replace the underlined phrase in the following sentence.As he is never on time, heregrets uselesslyon missing the flight.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'cries over spilt milk' means to regret something that has already happened and cannot be changed, which perfectly fits the context of regretting a missed flight.

Question 9

Identify the INCORRECT spelling from the given sentence and select its correct spelling.Voting allows every citezen to have a say in choosing who should run the government.

Accepted Answer

The incorrect word is 'citezen'. The correct spelling is 'citizen'. All other words in the sentence are spelled correctly.

Question 10

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.A night owl

Accepted Answer

A 'night owl' is an idiom referring to a person who is habitually active or awake late into the night. Option 4 correctly defines this.

Question 11

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an error.Nandu will / leave for the airport / as soon as / a taxi arrive.

Accepted Answer

The subject 'a taxi' is singular, so the verb should be 'arrives' to maintain subject-verb agreement. 'Arrive' is incorrect for a singular subject.

Question 12

Complete the sentence using correct pair of words from the options given.My brother _______ _______ apples during his fast.

Accepted Answer

The first blank requires the past tense of 'eat', which is 'ate'. The second blank requires the number '8', which is 'eight'.

Question 13

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks and make the sentence meaningful.My ________ intention was to have a good time in the excellent _______.

Accepted Answer

The correct homophones are 'sole' (meaning only/single) and 'weather' (atmospheric conditions). These fit the context of having a good time due to good atmospheric conditions.

Question 14

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Generous

Accepted Answer

The word 'Generous' means giving freely. Its direct opposite, or antonym, is 'Selfish', which means concerned excessively with oneself.

Question 15

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.VPN allows us to use the internet anonymouslyto value our safetyand our identity.

Accepted Answer

The original phrase 'to value our safety' is grammatically incorrect and contextually weak. 'To ensure our safety' correctly conveys the purpose of using a VPN for protection.

Question 16

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Exhaust

Accepted Answer

Exhaust means to use up completely or tire out. Restore means to bring back to a former or original condition, often implying replenishment. Thus, 'Restore' is the most appropriate antonym.

Question 17

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Contagion

Accepted Answer

Contagion refers to the spread of disease or influence. Transmission means the act of passing something from one place or person to another, making it the closest synonym.

Question 18

Select the most appropriate answer for blank 2.

Accepted Answer

The word 'reside' means to live in a particular place, which fits the context of someone living in a house or area. It implies a permanent or long-term stay.