SSC GD 2023 PYQs

Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

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.

Question 12

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks and make the sentence meaningful.They were not ______ to eat during the _______.

Accepted Answer

The correct homophones are 'allowed' (permitted) and 'break' (a pause). The sentence means they were not permitted to eat during the pause.

Question 13

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Sumptuous

Accepted Answer

Sumptuous means splendid and expensive-looking. Lavish means very rich and elaborate. Therefore, 'lavish' is the most appropriate synonym for 'sumptuous'.

Question 14

Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom in bold in the given sentence.Because the shop is closing down, most of the stock is goingfor a song.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'for a song' means something is sold or bought very cheaply. Since the shop is closing, stock is being sold at a low price.

Question 15

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.The private ______ has contributed immensely to the country’s economy.

Accepted Answer

The term 'sector' is the most appropriate word to describe a part of the economy, such as the private sector, which contributes to the country's economy.

Question 16

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word to fill in the blank.Heborrowedmoney from his father and ________ it to his friend to help him.

Accepted Answer

The word 'borrowed' means to take something with the intention of returning it. Its antonym is 'lent', which means to give something with the expectation of it being returned.

Question 17

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in the brackets to fill in the blank.Consuming coffee every day can have _______ (negative) effects on one's health.

Accepted Answer

The word 'negative' means harmful or undesirable. 'Adverse' is the closest synonym, meaning unfavorable or detrimental, fitting the context of health effects.

Question 18

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.The possible results of an action

Accepted Answer

Ramification means a consequence of an action or event, especially a complex or unwelcome one. This perfectly fits 'the possible results of an action'.

Question 19

Select the most appropriate idiom to substitute the underlined group of words in the given sentence.Once in a year, the management of the institutesurveysthe whole situation.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'take stock of' means to review and assess a situation, which perfectly matches the meaning of 'surveys the whole situation'.

Question 20

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Ideal

Accepted Answer

The word 'Ideal' means perfect or excellent. Among the given options, 'Excellent' is the closest synonym, meaning extremely good or outstanding.