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SSC CGL - 09-AUG-2017 CGL - Shift 1 Page: 5
43597.In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.
Dodge
Soften
Order
Avoid
Chaotic
43598.In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Meretricious
Brazen
Natural
Exemplary
Gaudy
43599.In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Nebulous
Definite
Inchoate
Dismal
Sullen
43600.In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.
Spick and Span
High and low
Dark and light
Neat and clean
Happy and sad
43601.In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.
To draw the longbow
To nullify
To exaggerate
To underrate
To demarcate
43602.Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
By rescuing the child from fire, the local resident (added another feather to his cap.)
made a significant achievement
was gifted with precious thing
was crowned and rewarded
No improvement
43603.Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
The government plans to (take up) the construction project soon.
Take on
Take off
Take in
No improvement
43604.In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
A man devoid of kind feeling and sympathy.
Callous
Credulous
Gullible
Bohemian
43605.In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
One who eats two much
Impostor
Glutton
Hypochondriac
Intestate
43606.In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Find the incorrectly spelt word.
Forfeit
Gorilla
Blissfull
Corrupt
43607.In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Find the incorrectly spelt word.
Afforestation
Translusent
Foreigner
Achievement
43608.The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
P- The aim must be to ensure that our country does not experience either paucity or a-surfeit of trained manpower in any specific segment of our economy.
Q- When we set about the task of higher education, we should be absolutely clear in our perception of the goals of education in the specific context of our nation’s development.
R- No doubt, one of the important aims of education would be to create the required range and nature of trained manpower assessed to be needed by different sectors of national growth.
S- The entire educational apparatus must be geared progressively to fulfill the requirements of different phases of our growth in every sector primary, secondary and tertiary.
SQPR
QRSP
SRQP
PSQR
43609.The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
P- Bureaucratic cultures can smother those who want to respond to shifting conditions.
Q- Arrogant managers can overevaluate their current performance and competitive position listen poorly and learn slowly.
R- And the lack of leadership leaves no force inside these organizations to break out of the morass.
S- Inwardly focused employees can have difficulty seeing the very forces that present threats and opportunities.
PRQS
SPQR
RQPS
QSPR
43610.In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.
She teaches us English.
English is being taught to us by her.
We are taught English by her.
English have been taught to us by her.
We had been taught English by her.
43611.In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
Nisha said to Swati, " Will you help me in my project just now?"
Nisha told Swati whether she will help her in her project just now.
Nisha asked Swati if she would help her in her project just then.
Nisha questioned to Swati that will you help me in my project just now.
Nisha asked to Swati that will she help her in her work just now.
43612.In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Democracy should _____ dignity of the individual. It should also aim at the _____ good of the greatest _____. The opposition party should _____ the wrong plans, policies and decisions of the government in power. The government should cater to the _____ needs of the people to make its position solid.
Democracy should _____ dignity of the individual.
built
ensure
keep
support
43613.In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Democracy should _____ dignity of the individual. It should also aim at the _____ good of the greatest _____. The opposition party should _____ the wrong plans, policies and decisions of the government in power. The government should cater to the _____ needs of the people to make its position solid.
It should also aim at the _____ good
greatest
smallest
largest
heaviest
43614.In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Democracy should _____ dignity of the individual. It should also aim at the _____ good of the greatest _____. The opposition party should _____ the wrong plans, policies and decisions of the government in power. The government should cater to the _____ needs of the people to make its position solid.
of the greatest _____. The opposition party
people
digit
number
individual
43615.In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Democracy should _____ dignity of the individual. It should also aim at the _____ good of the greatest _____. The opposition party should _____ the wrong plans, policies and decisions of the government in power. The government should cater to the _____ needs of the people to make its position solid.
should _____ the wrong plans, policies and decisions of the government in power.
rely on
against
support
oppose
43616.In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Democracy should _____ dignity of the individual. It should also aim at the _____ good of the greatest _____. The opposition party should _____ the wrong plans, policies and decisions of the government in power. The government should cater to the _____ needs of the people to make its position solid.
The government should cater to the _____ needs of the people to make its position solid.
genuine
mere
emotional
luxurious
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