SSC GD 2023 PYQs

Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

Select the most appropriate answer for blank 1.

Accepted Answer

'Sparked' means to ignite or initiate something, often a feeling or event. It fits the context of starting a discussion or interest perfectly.

Question 11

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.

Question 12

Select the most appropriate answer for blank 3.

Accepted Answer

Without the full passage, 'approaches' generally fits contexts involving moving towards a specific time, place, or method of dealing with a situation.

Question 13

Select the most appropriate answer for blank 4.

Accepted Answer

The word 'along' is the most appropriate preposition to indicate movement or position in a line, especially when referring to a path or road.

Question 14

Select the most appropriate answer for blank 5.

Accepted Answer

The adverb 'extremely' is used to emphasize an adjective or adverb, indicating a very high degree, which fits perfectly in the context of the passage.

Question 15

इस वाक्य के रिक्त स्थान पर रेखांकित शब्द का उपयुक्त विलोम शब्द कौन-सा होगा?भारत मे कहींअतिवृष्टिसे बाढ़ आती है तो कहीं ______ से सूखा पड़ता है।

Accepted Answer

The word 'अतिवृष्टि' means excessive rain. Its antonym, 'अनावृष्टि', means drought or lack of rain, which logically causes a drought.

Question 16

निम्नलिखित मुहावरे के लिये उपयुक्त सार्थक शब्द है-नानी याद आना

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'नानी याद आना' means to be overwhelmed by a difficult situation, leading to panic or extreme distress. Option 3 accurately captures this meaning.

Question 17

'नव्या ने सुमति की बहुत भर्त्सना की'उक्त वाक्य में प्रयुक्त 'भर्त्सना' के स्थान पर उसके विलोम शब्द का प्रयोग निम्न में से किस वाक्य में किया गया है?

Accepted Answer

The word 'भर्त्सना' means 'censure' or 'condemnation'. Its antonym is 'प्रशंसा', which means 'praise'. Option 4 correctly uses the antonym.

Question 18

विकल्पों में से निम्नलिखित वाक्यांश के लिए उपयुक्त शब्द चुनें।जो इंद्रियों से परे हो

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'जो इंद्रियों से परे हो' means 'that which is beyond the senses'. The word 'अतींद्रिय' precisely conveys this meaning, referring to something transcendental or supersensory.

Question 19

निम्नलिखित वाक्यांश के लिए एक सार्थक शब्द चुनिए।जिसे पार करना कठिन हो

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'जिसे पार करना कठिन हो' means 'difficult to cross'. The word 'दुस्तर' precisely conveys this meaning, making it the correct one-word substitute.

Question 20

निम्नलिखित वाक्य के किस शब्द में वर्तनी सम्बन्धी अशुद्धि है ?तुफान से डरकर नौका पार नहीं होती।

Accepted Answer

The word 'तुफान' is misspelled. The correct spelling in Hindi is 'तूफान', using a long 'oo' sound (ू) instead of a short 'u' sound (ु).