Narration
Q1: The captain said to the soldiers, “Follow theenemy.”
- The captain commanded his soldiers to follow the enemy.
- The captain requested his soldiers to follow the enemy.
- The captain charged his soldiers to followed the enemy.
- The captain said his soldiers to follow the enemy.
Answer: The captain commanded his soldiers to follow the enemy.
Explanation: The captain commanded his soldiers to follow the enemy.(Correct) (b) The captain requested his soldiers to follow the enemy.(Incorrect Reporting Verb) (c) The captain charged his soldiers to followed the enemy.(Incorrect Reporting Verb) (d) The captain saidhissoldierstofollowtheenemy.(Incorrect Reporting Verb)
Asked in: SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023)
Q2: Rakesh said, “Wow! What a beautiful house”.
- Rakesh exclaimed with surprise that it was must be beautiful house.
- Rakesh told that it had been a beautiful house.
- Rakesh exclaimed that it was a beautiful house.
- Rakesh exclaimed with sorrow that it was a beautiful house.
Answer: Rakesh exclaimed that it was a beautiful house.
Explanation: Rakesh exclaimed that it was a beautiful house.(Correct) (a)Rakeshexclaimedwithsurprisethatitwasmustbebeautiful house.(Incorrect Sentence Structure) (b) Rakesh told that it had been a beautiful house.(Incorrect Verb) (d) Rakesh exclaimedwith sorrowthat it was a beautiful house.(Incorrect word)
Asked in: SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023)
Q3: He said to the mechanic, “Will you have the car readyby tomorrow morning?”
- He asked the mechanic if he would have the car ready by the next morning.
- He told the mechanic if he will have the car ready for the next morning.
- He asked the mechanic if he will have the car ready by the previous morning.
- He said the mechanic whether he would has the car ready by the following morning.
Answer: He asked the mechanic if he would have the car ready by the next morning.
Explanation: Heaskedthemechanicifhewouldhavethecarready by the next morning.(Correct) (b)Hetoldthemechanicifhewillhavethecarreadyforthenext morning.(Incorrect Reporting Verb) (c) He asked the mechanic if hewillhavethecarreadybythe previous morning.(Incorrect Modal) (d)Hesaidthemechanicwhetherhewouldhasthecarreadyby the following morning.(Incorrect Reporting Verb)
Asked in: SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024)
Q4: Anil said to Ria, “I know where everything is kept in the kitchen.”
- Anil told Ria that he knows where everything was kept in the kitchen.
- Anil told Ria that he knew where everything is kept in the kitchen.
- Anil asked Ria that he knows where everything was kept in the kitchen.
- Anil told Ria that he knew where everything was kept in the kitchen.
Answer: Anil told Ria that he knew where everything was kept in the kitchen.
Explanation: AniltoldRiathatheknewwhereeverythingwaskeptin the kitchen.(Correct) (a)AniltoldRiathatheknowswhereeverythingwaskeptinthe kitchen.(Incorrect form of the verb) (b) Anil told Ria that he knew where everything is kept in the kitchen.(Incorrect Tense) (c) Anil asked Ria that he knowswhereeverythingwaskeptin the kitchen.(Incorrect Reporting Verb)
Asked in: SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024)
Q5: Isuggestedtomybrotherthatweshouldgotothehillsfor a change.
- I requested to my brother, “ We should go to the hills for a change.”
- I said to my brother, “ We shall go to the hills for a change.”
- I said to my brother, “Shall we go to the hills for a change?”
- I said to my brother, “ Let us go to the hills for a change.”
Answer: I said to my brother, “ Let us go to the hills for a change.”
Explanation: I said to my brother, “Let us go to the hills for a change.”(Correct) (a) I requested to my brother, “ We shouldgotothehillsfora change.”(Incorrect Reporting Verb) (b) I said to my brother, “We shall go to the hills for a change.”(Incorrect Sentence Structure) (c) I said to my brother, “Shall we go to the hills for a change?”(Incorrect Sentence Structure)
Asked in: SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
Q6: The old man prayed to God to help him in his hourof sorrow
- The old man said, “ O God, help me in his hour of sorrow.”
- The old man said, “ God must help him in his hour of sorrow.”
- The old man said, “ O God, help me in my hour of sorrow.”
- The old man said, “ O God, help him in my hour of sorrow.”
Answer: The old man said, “ O God, help me in my hour of sorrow.”
Explanation: The old man said, “ O God, help me in my hour of sorrow.”(Correct) (a) The old man said, “ O God, help me in his hour of sorrow.”(Incorrect Adjective) (b) The old man said, “ God must help him in his hour of sorrow.”(Incorrect Sentence Structure) (d) The old man said, “ O God, help him in my hour of sorrow.”(Incorrect Pronoun)
Asked in: SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
Q7: He said to his friend, “ Let us leave for the trek tomorrow.”
- He suggested to his friend that they should leave for the trek the next day
- He told his friend to leave for the trek the next day.
- He suggested his friend that let us leave for the trek tomorrow.
- He suggested to his friend to leave for the trek the next day.
Answer: He suggested to his friend that they should leave for the trek the next day
Explanation: He suggested to his friend that theyshouldleavefor the trek the next day.(Correct) (b)Hetoldhisfriendtoleaveforthetrekthenextday.(Incorrect Sentence Structure) (c) He suggested his friend that let us leave for the trek tomorrow.(Incorrect Sentence Structure) (d) He suggested to his friend to leave for the trek the next day.(Incorrect Sentence Structure)
Asked in: SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
Q8: You said, “Priya kept watching television till her mother exploded at her.”
- You said that Priya had kept watching television till her mother exploded at her
- You said that Priya kept watching television till her mother had exploded at her.
- You said that Priya kept watching television till her mother exploded at her.
- You said that Priya had kept watching television till her mother had exploded at her.
Answer: You said that Priya kept watching television till her mother exploded at her.
Explanation: You said that Priya kept watching television till her mother exploded at her.(Correct) (a) You said that Priya had kept watching television till her mother exploded at her.(Remove ‘had’) (b) You said that Priya kept watching television tillhermother hadexploded at her.(Remove ‘had’) (d) You said that Priya had kept watching television till her motherhadexploded at her.(Remove ‘had’)
Asked in: SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
Q9: Iaskedmyfriendhowonecouldbemerrywheneverything was so messed up.
- I said to my friend, “ Could one be merry when everything is so messed up?”
- I asked to my friend, “ How can one be merry when 137 everything was so messed up?”
- I said to my friend, “ How can one be merry when everything is so messed up?”
- I said to my friend, “ How one could be merry when everything was so messed up?”
Answer: I said to my friend, “ How can one be merry when everything is so messed up?”
Explanation: I said to my friend, “ How can one be merry when everything is so messed up?”(Correct) (a)Isaidtomyfriend,“Couldonebemerrywheneverythingis so messed up?”(Incorrect Modal) (b) I asked to my friend, “ How can one be merry when everything was so messed up?”(Incorrect Reporting Verb) (d) I said to my friend, “ How one could be merry when everything was so messed up?”(Incorrect Sentence Structure)
Asked in: SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
Q10: He says that he will clear all his dues by the following month.
- He says, “ I will clear all my dues by next month.”
- He says, “ I will clear all his dues by next month.”
- He said, “ I will clear all my dues by next month.”
- He said, “ I would clear all my dues by next month.”
Answer: He says, “ I will clear all my dues by next month.”
Explanation: He says, “ I will clear all my dues by next month.”(Correct) (b) He says, “ I will clearallhisduesbynextmonth.”(Incorrect Adjective) (c) He said, “ I will clear all myduesbynextmonth.”(Incorrect Tense) (d) Hesaid, “ I would clear all my dues by next month.”(Incorrect Tense)
Asked in: SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
Parajumbles
Q1: Given below are six sentences of a paragraph. Sentence A is the beginning whereas sentence F is the last sentence of the para. The middle four sentences are jumbled up. Select the option that gives their correct order forming a meaningful and coherent paragraph. A . The month was January. B. On the first of the festival the mejhi would be set alight invoking the blessings of Agni, the god of fire. C. There would be much feasting and merriment during the festival. D. Each household would build a mejhi - a pile of firewood stacked neatly together in their backyard. E. The Bihu festival was fast approaching. F. “Let’s build a champion mejhi this year.” Ricky suggested a few days before the festival.
Answer: ECDB
Explanation: ECDB Sentence A gives the time of occurrence of the festival. Sentence E states that the Bihu festival was fast approaching & Sentence C states that the atmosphere would be much feasting and merriment during the festival. So, C will follow E. Further, Sentence D states that each household would build a mejhi & Sentence B states that the mejhi would be set alight invoking the blessings of Agni. So, B will follow D. Going through the options, option ‘d’ has the correct sequence.
Asked in: SSC CPO Tier II (08 / 01 / 2024) morning
Q2: Given below are six sentences of a paragraph. Sentence A is the beginning whereas sentence F is the last sentence of the para. The middle four sentences are jumbled up. Select the option that gives their correct order forming a meaningful and coherent paragraph. A. When I studied Engineering thirty-five years back, I was the only girl in the course. B . People often ask me how I managed. C. I could only see boys and more boys everywhere. D. But when I look back I feel it was not very difficult. E. Having a girl in the class was unusual for the boys, and initially I was the target for a lot of teasing. F. But over a period of time they became my best friends.
Answer: CBDE
Explanation: CBDE Sentence C will follow Sentence A as it describes the experience of being the only girl in the course when studying engineering. And, Sentence B states the common question people ask about how she managed. So, B will follow C. Further, Sentence D states that it wasn’t very difficult & Sentence E states the initial challenges faced as the only girl in the class. So, E will follow D. Going through the options, option ‘a’ has the correct sequence.
Asked in: SSC CPO Tier II (08 / 01 / 2024)
Q3: A. My mother, Vimala Kulkarni, told me similar words when I got married. B. They were usually like: ‘You must adjust to your new house and in-laws, try to learn how they eat and cook their food, go out of your way to be friendly and helpful to everybody,’ etc. C. When I was young, before a girl got married, her mother would give her some words of advice. D. But along with this, she said something which helped me immensely in later life.
Answer: CBAD
Explanation: CBAD Sentence C will be the starting line as it introduces the main idea of the parajumble, i.e ‘receiving advice from mothers before marriage.’ And, Sentence B states the common advice given to brides about adjusting to their new life. So, B will follow C. Further, Sentence A talks about the same advice received from her mother, Vimala Kulkarni & Sentence D states that her mother said something which helped her immensely in later life. So, D will follow A. Going through the options, option (a) has the correct sequence.
Asked in: SSC CPO Tier II (08 / 01 / 2024)
Q4: A. I have seen a great many houses in my time, little and big, new and old, built of stone and of wood, but of one house I have kept a very vivid memory. B. It was, properly speaking, rather a cottage than a house -- a tiny cottage of one story, with three windows, looking extraordinarily like a little old hunchback woman with a cap on. C. The cottage was lost to sight among the mulberry-trees, acacias, and poplars planted by the grandfathers and greatgrandfathers of its present occupants D. It had white stucco walls, tiled roof, and a dilapidated chimney.
Answer: ABDC
Explanation: ABDC Sentence A will be the starting line as it introduces the main idea of the parajumble, i.e ‘having seen many houses but keeping a vivid memory of one.’ And, Sentence B provides the description of that particular house. So, B will follow A. Further, Sentence D adds more details about the appearance of the house & Sentence C describes the surroundings of the cottage. So, C will follow D. Going through the options, option (c) has the correct sequence.
Asked in: SSC CPO Tier II (08 / 01 / 2024)
Q5: Sentences of a paragraph are given below. While the first (1) and the last(6) sentences are in the correct order, the sentences in between (A-D) are jumbled up. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. 1. A vacation is looked forward to as a time to relax. A. But, destiny had other plans for me. B. I was very excited to go on a vacation to Goa. C. My bags were packed and I decided to retire early for the night. D. It is a welcome break from the daily routine which is often monotonous. 6. I fell off the bed and fractured my foot!
Answer: DBCA
Explanation: DBCA Sentence D will follow S1 as it states the general idea of a vacation being a welcome break from the monotonous daily routine. And Sentence B states the excitement about going on a vacation to Goa. So, B will follow D. Further, Sentence C states the decision to retire early for the night & Sentence A states that destiny had other plans. So, A will follow C. Going through the options, option (d) has the correct sequence.
Asked in: SSC CPO Tier II (08 / 01 / 2024)
Q6: Sentences of a paragraph are given below. While the first (1) and the last (6) sentences are in the correct order, the sentences in between (A-D) are jumbled up. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. 1. During the colonial rule in India, Robert Bruce was the first who noticed tea plants growing near Rangpur in 1823. A. The species was found to be similar to that grown in Chinese tea gardens. B. By 1862, the Assam tea industry comprised around 160 gardens. C. The leaves of the plants were examined and the consequence was something fruitful. D. Mr. Maniram Dewan was the first Indian tea planter who established the commercial plantation that we know today as the Assam tea. 6. Today the region has grown to become one of the world's largest tea-producing belts.
Answer: CADB
Explanation: CADB Sentence C will follow S1 as it states the consequence of examining the leaves of the tea plants noticed by Robert Bruce near Rangpur. And Sentence A states that the species found was similar to that grown in Chinese tea gardens. So, A will follow C. Further, Sentence D introduces Mr. Maniram Dewan as the first Indian tea planter who established the commercial plantation & Sentence B mentions that by 1862, the Assam tea industry comprised around 160 gardens. So, B will follow D. Going through the options, option (c) has the correct sequence.
Asked in: SSC CPO Tier II (08 / 01 / 2024)
Q7: A. The Egyptians believed that the body and soul were important to human existence, in life and in death. B. This ensured the soul's return to the body so that the deceased would live happily ever after. C. Their funerary practices, such as mummification and burial in tombs, were designed to assist the deceased find their way in the after world. D. The tombs were thus, filled with food, tools, domestic wares, treasures -- all the necessities of life.
Answer: ACDB
Explanation: ACDB Sentence A will be the starting line as it introduces the main idea of the parajumble, i.e “the Egyptians' belief in the importance of the body and soul”. And, Sentence C states the funerary practices designed to assist the deceased in the afterlife. So, C will follow A. Further, Sentence D talks about the tombs being filled with various items & Sentence B states the purpose of these practices – ensuring the soul's return to the body for a happy afterlife. So, B will follow D. Going through the options, option (a) has the correct sequence.
Asked in: SSC CPO Tier II (08 / 01 / 2024)
Q8: Given below are six sentences of a paragraph. Sentence A is the beginning whereas sentence F is the last sentence of the para. The middle four sentences are jumbled up. Select the option that gives their correct order forming a meaningful and coherent paragraph. A. It was midday. B. Voldyrev, a tall country gentleman with a cropped head and prominent eyes, took off his overcoat, mopped his brow with his handkerchief, and went into the government office. C. "Where can I make an inquiry here?" he said, addressing a porter who was bringing a trayful of glasses from the furthest recesses of the office. D. Voldyrev coughed and went towards the window. E. "To that one sitting near the window!" said the porter, indicating with the tray the furthest window. F. There, at a green table spotted like typhus, was sitting a young man with his hair standing up in four tufts on his head, with a long pimply nose, and a long faded uniform.
Answer: BCED
Explanation: BCED Sentence A gives the time of occurrence of the event. And, Sentence B introduces the main subject of the parajumble, i.e. Voldyrev, a tall country gentleman. So, B will follow A. Further, Sentence C states the question asked by Voldyerv to the porter and Sentence E states the answer to his question. So, E will follow C. Sentence D concludes the parajumble by stating that Voldyrev went towards the window. Going through the options, option (d) has the correct sequence.
Asked in: SSC CPO Tier II (08 / 01 / 2024)
Q9: A. The invention of the airplane was no exception. B. However, the idea of flying an aircraft was quite repulsive to some people. C. Many great inventions are initially greeted with ridicule and disbelief. D. Most people who heard about the first powered flight on December 17, 1903 were excited and impressed.
Answer: CADB
Explanation: CADB Sentence C will be the starting line as it introduces the main idea of the parajumble, i.e ‘many great inventions are initially mocked and not believed in.’ And, Sentence A states an example of the innovation that was initially treated like this. So, A will follow C. Further, Sentence D talks about the excitement of most people when they heard about the first power flight & Sentence B states a contradictory fact that some people did not like the idea of flying a plane. So, B will follow D. Going through the options, option (b) has the correct sequence.
Asked in: SSC CPO Tier II (08 / 01 / 2024)
Q10: Sentences of a paragraph are given below. While the first (1) and the last(6) sentences are in the correct order, the sentences in between(A-D) are jumbled up. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. 1. Nicholas Chorier is not a usual photographer. A. He uses a kite to hoist his camera into the skies and clicks photographs while the camera dangles mid–air. B. He is a kite aerial photographer. C. Fascinated, he literally tied his two hobbies ,kite flying and photography ,together for a living. D. During a trip to India to make a photo report on kite making, he learnt about this unique style of photography. 6. Today he is one of the most well–known kite aerial photographers in the world.
Answer: BADC
Explanation: BADC Sentence B will follow the first sentence as it states what kind of photographer Nicholas is. Sentence A states the process used by Nicholas to click photographs in the mid-air & Sentence D states that he learnt this unique style of photography during a trip to India. So, D will follow A. Further, Sentence C states that he was fascinated by the kites flying and decided to tie photography with kite flying. And, the sixth sentence concludes the parajumble by stating his success as one of the most well-known kite aerial photographers. Going through the options, option (b) has the correct sequence.
Asked in: SSC CPO Tier II (08 / 01 / 2024)
Comprehension
Q1: Taekwondo is a form of empty hand martial arts combat that requires the athlete to use all parts of the body in competition. Taekwondo is a self-defence discipline; the name is derived from the Korean words ‘tae’, meaning kick, ‘kwon’, a punch or other blow with the hand or fist, and ‘do’, which is a way or method of operation. Among the general public, taekwondo is distinguished from other martial arts by its high speed, sweeping kicks and emphatic punches. As with judo, taekwondo was developed as a sport that is also representative of a moral code, where principles of loyalty, faithfulness, respect, and the preservation of an indomitable spirit form a significant part of taekwondo training. Beginning in 1945, shortly after the end of World War II and Japanese Occupation, new martial arts schools called kwans opened in Seoul. These schools were established by Korean martial artists with backgrounds in Japanese and Chinese martial arts. At the time, indigenous disciplines (such as Taekkyeon) were being forgotten, due to years of decline and repression by the Japanese colonial government. The umbrella term traditional Taekwondo typically refers to the martial arts practiced by the kwans during the 1940s and 1950s, though in reality the term ‘Taekwondo’ had not yet been coined at that time, and indeed each kwan (school) was practicing its own unique style of the Korean art Which of the following is NOT a principle of Taekwondo ?
- Faithfulness
- Loyalty
- Disrespect
- Indomitable spirit
Answer: Disrespect
Explanation: Disrespect The passage mentions that taekwondo training involves principles such as loyalty, faithfulness, respect, and the preservation of an indomitable spirit. Hence, option (c) is not true.
Asked in: SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023)
Q2: Taekwondo is a form of empty hand martial arts combat that requires the athlete to use all parts of the body in competition. Taekwondo is a self-defence discipline; the name is derived from the Korean words ‘tae’, meaning kick, ‘kwon’, a punch or other blow with the hand or fist, and ‘do’, which is a way or method of operation. Among the general public, taekwondo is distinguished from other martial arts by its high speed, sweeping kicks and emphatic punches. As with judo, taekwondo was developed as a sport that is also representative of a moral code, where principles of loyalty, faithfulness, respect, and the preservation of an indomitable spirit form a significant part of taekwondo training. Beginning in 1945, shortly after the end of World War II and Japanese Occupation, new martial arts schools called kwans opened in Seoul. These schools were established by Korean martial artists with backgrounds in Japanese and Chinese martial arts. At the time, indigenous disciplines (such as Taekkyeon) were being forgotten, due to years of decline and repression by the Japanese colonial government. The umbrella term traditional Taekwondo typically refers to the martial arts practiced by the kwans during the 1940s and 1950s, though in reality the term ‘Taekwondo’ had not yet been coined at that time, and indeed each kwan (school) was practicing its own unique style of the Korean art What is Taekwondo a form of ?
- Martial arts
- Visual arts
- Conceptual arts
- Performing arts
Answer: Martial arts
Explanation: Martial arts (Line/s from the passage- Taekwondo is a form of empty hand martial arts combat that requires the athlete to use all parts of the body in competition.)
Asked in: SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023)
Q3: Taekwondo is a form of empty hand martial arts combat that requires the athlete to use all parts of the body in competition. Taekwondo is a self-defence discipline; the name is derived from the Korean words ‘tae’, meaning kick, ‘kwon’, a punch or other blow with the hand or fist, and ‘do’, which is a way or method of operation. Among the general public, taekwondo is distinguished from other martial arts by its high speed, sweeping kicks and emphatic punches. As with judo, taekwondo was developed as a sport that is also representative of a moral code, where principles of loyalty, faithfulness, respect, and the preservation of an indomitable spirit form a significant part of taekwondo training. Beginning in 1945, shortly after the end of World War II and Japanese Occupation, new martial arts schools called kwans opened in Seoul. These schools were established by Korean martial artists with backgrounds in Japanese and Chinese martial arts. At the time, indigenous disciplines (such as Taekkyeon) were being forgotten, due to years of decline and repression by the Japanese colonial government. The umbrella term traditional Taekwondo typically refers to the martial arts practiced by the kwans during the 1940s and 1950s, though in reality the term ‘Taekwondo’ had not yet been coined at that time, and indeed each kwan (school) was practicing its own unique style of the Korean art// Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Indomitable
- Strong
- Invincible
- Submissive
- Unstoppable
Answer: Submissive
Explanation: Submissive - a willingness to allow control by other people or animals. Indomitable - someone impossible to defeat or discourage. Strong - having great physical or mental power. Invincible - completely impossible to defeat or overcome. Unstoppable - someone unable to be stopped or controlled.
Asked in: SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023)
Q4: Taekwondo is a form of empty hand martial arts combat that requires the athlete to use all parts of the body in competition. Taekwondo is a self-defence discipline; the name is derived from the Korean words ‘tae’, meaning kick, ‘kwon’, a punch or other blow with the hand or fist, and ‘do’, which is a way or method of operation. Among the general public, taekwondo is distinguished from other martial arts by its high speed, sweeping kicks and emphatic punches. As with judo, taekwondo was developed as a sport that is also representative of a moral code, where principles of loyalty, faithfulness, respect, and the preservation of an indomitable spirit form a significant part of taekwondo training. Beginning in 1945, shortly after the end of World War II and Japanese Occupation, new martial arts schools called kwans opened in Seoul. These schools were established by Korean martial artists with backgrounds in Japanese and Chinese martial arts. At the time, indigenous disciplines (such as Taekkyeon) were being forgotten, due to years of decline and repression by the Japanese colonial government. The umbrella term traditional Taekwondo typically refers to the martial arts practiced by the kwans during the 1940s and 1950s, though in reality the term ‘Taekwondo’ had not yet been coined at that time, and indeed each kwan (school) was practicing its own unique style of the Korean art// Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Representative
- Unusual
- Theoretical
- Typical
Answer: Typical
Explanation: Typical - showing the characteristics of a particular kind of person or thing. Representative - one that serves as a type for others of the same classification. Unusual - something not commonly occurring or done. Theoretical - existing only as an idea, rather than being real or actually happening. Aberrant - different from what is typical or usual. Set - 2
Asked in: SSC CHSL Tier II (10 / 01 / 2024)
Q5: Leadership does not exist without followership. A leader has to be accepted by the group which the former is supposed to lead. To gain acceptability, the leader should cause an emotive impact on the group members. The strength of character exhibited by leaders makes them dear to their followers. A leader is one who effectively inspires followers to achieve worthwhile things. What character of the leader motivates the followers? It is not pomp and show, neither flattery nor sanctioning more incentives. Pomp and show creates a sense of awe and the leader is deified rather than emulated. Flattery is unrealistic and cannot serve as a long-term motivational tool. A leader’s style should be one that can be emulated by all irrespective of cadre, class and calibre. Simplicity in one’s day- to- day conduct is the only thing that can be adopted by all. // Which of the following desired qualities of a leader is mentioned in the passage?
- Simplicity
- Deified
- Pomp and show
- Flattery
Answer: Simplicity
Explanation: Simplicity According to the passage, a leader's style should be one that can be emulated by everyone, and simplicity in day-to-day conduct is highlighted as the only thing that can be adopted by all.
Asked in: SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024)
Q6: Leadership does not exist without followership. A leader has to be accepted by the group which the former is supposed to lead. To gain acceptability, the leader should cause an emotive impact on the group members. The strength of character exhibited by leaders makes them dear to their followers. A leader is one who effectively inspires followers to achieve worthwhile things. What character of the leader motivates the followers? It is not pomp and show, neither flattery nor sanctioning more incentives. Pomp and show creates a sense of awe and the leader is deified rather than emulated. Flattery is unrealistic and cannot serve as a long-term motivational tool. A leader’s style should be one that can be emulated by all irrespective of cadre, class and calibre. Simplicity in one’s day- to- day conduct is the only thing that can be adopted by all. //Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Emulate
- Relax
- Imitate
- Suppose
- Exhibit
Answer: Imitate
Explanation: Imitate - to behave in a similar way to someone or something else. Emulate - to copy someone's behavior or try to be like someone you admire. Relax - to become or cause someone to become calm and comfortable. Suppose - to think that something is likely to be true. Exhibit - to show something publicly.
Asked in: SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024)
Q7: Leadership does not exist without followership. A leader has to be accepted by the group which the former is supposed to lead. To gain acceptability, the leader should cause an emotive impact on the group members. The strength of character exhibited by leaders makes them dear to their followers. A leader is one who effectively inspires followers to achieve worthwhile things. What character of the leader motivates the followers? It is not pomp and show, neither flattery nor sanctioning more incentives. Pomp and show creates a sense of awe and the leader is deified rather than emulated. Flattery is unrealistic and cannot serve as a long-term motivational tool. A leader’s style should be one that can be emulated by all irrespective of cadre, class and calibre. Simplicity in one’s day- to- day conduct is the only thing that can be adopted by all. // According to the passage, why should the leader generate an emotive impact?
- To exhibit the character of his followers
- To mould the character of a leader
- To gain acceptance by the members of the group
- To acquire social knowledge
Answer: To gain acceptance by the members of the group
Explanation: To gain acceptance by the members of the group. (Line/s from the passage- To gain acceptability, the leader should cause an emotive impact on the group members.)
Asked in: SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024)
Q8: Leadership does not exist without followership. A leader has to be accepted by the group which the former is supposed to lead. To gain acceptability, the leader should cause an emotive impact on the group members. The strength of character exhibited by leaders makes them dear to their followers. A leader is one who effectively inspires followers to achieve worthwhile things. What character of the leader motivates the followers? It is not pomp and show, neither flattery nor sanctioning more incentives. Pomp and show creates a sense of awe and the leader is deified rather than emulated. Flattery is unrealistic and cannot serve as a long-term motivational tool. A leader’s style should be one that can be emulated by all irrespective of cadre, class and calibre. Simplicity in one’s day- to- day conduct is the only thing that can be adopted by all. //Select the best summary of the passage?
- A leader effectively inspires and guides his followers to achieve desired goals.
- A leader’s style cannot serve as a long-term motivation among the group.
- Motivation is the innate quality that enables an individual to be intellectually strong.
Answer: A leader effectively inspires and guides his followers to achieve desired goals.
Explanation: A leader effectively inspires and guides his followers to achieve desired goals. The passage discusses the qualities and characteristics of effective leadership, emphasizing the importance of a leader's ability to inspire and guide followers to achieve desired goals. Hence, option (a) correctly summarizes the passage. Set - 3
Asked in: SSC CHSL Tier II (10 / 01 / 2024)
Q9: In 1888, an Atlantic contributor made the case for a “science of names.” “Parents are strangely careless and unscientific in giving names to children,” the contributor complained. “They forget that not only from the social point of view it is very advantageous to have one’s name remembered, but that from the business point of view notoriety is capital, and must be obtained by persistent and ingenious advertising.” Indeed, the contributor argued, a good name will give a child “a start in life equivalent to a cash capital of at least fifteen thousand dollars.” One way to ensure this head start? “Be guided by euphonic quality only.” Although not all of this contributor’s guidance can or should still apply today, the importance of a name to a child’s identity has stayed front of mind for many parents. A name can determine whether a child fits in or stands out—and many parents differ on which of those outcomes is preferable. //According to the contributor, the parents are strangely careless and unscientific in giving names to children because _____.
- they do it without considering the business point of view
- they do it without discussing it with their relatives and friends
- they do it without considering the actual meaning of the name
- they do it without considering the latter’s interest in it
Answer: they do it without considering the business point of view
Explanation: they do it without considering the business point of view. According to the contributor, parents are strangely careless and unscientific in giving names to children because they do it without considering the business point of view.
Asked in: SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024)
Q10: In 1888, an Atlantic contributor made the case for a “science of names.” “Parents are strangely careless and unscientific in giving names to children,” the contributor complained. “They forget that not only from the social point of view it is very advantageous to have one’s name remembered, but that from the business point of view notoriety is capital, and must be obtained by persistent and ingenious advertising.” Indeed, the contributor argued, a good name will give a child “a start in life equivalent to a cash capital of at least fifteen thousand dollars.” One way to ensure this head start? “Be guided by euphonic quality only.” Although not all of this contributor’s guidance can or should still apply today, the importance of a name to a child’s identity has stayed front of mind for many parents. A name can determine whether a child fits in or stands out—and many parents differ on which of those outcomes is preferable. //Select the most appropriate word in the passage which means ‘pleasing and sweet sound’.
- Identity
- Advantageous
- Outcomes
- Euphonic
Answer: Euphonic
Explanation: Euphonic- pleasing and sweet sound.
Asked in: SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024)
Idioms
Q1: Select the most appropriate idiom that best explains the given sentence. I was unable to solve the geometry question myself. So, I have asked my teacher to help me out.
- You can’t always get what you want.
- Two heads are better than one.
- When the going gets tough, the tough gets going.
- Two wrongs don’t make a right.
Answer: Two heads are better than one.
Explanation: Two heads are better than one - Two people can usually solve a problem more easily than one person.
Asked in: SSC CHSL Tier II (02 / 11 / 2023)
Q2: Select the sentence that gives the most appropriate meaning of the idiom ‘In hot water’.
- The chef added spices to the dish to enhance its flavour and make it more delicious.
- The children enjoyed playing in the pool on a hot summer day.
- After accidentally breaking the valuable vase, Sarah found herself in trouble with her parents.
- The company faced challenges due to the economic downturn but managed to overcome them.
Answer: After accidentally breaking the valuable vase, Sarah found herself in trouble with her parents.
Explanation: After accidentally breaking the valuable vase, Sarah found herself in trouble with her parents. The idiom ‘in hot water’ means in a difficult situation in which you are likely to be punished.
Asked in: SSC CHSL Tier II (02 / 11 / 2023)
Q3: Select the most appropriate idiom that best explains the given sentence. Rajat irritated the street dog so much that it was about to bite him.
- If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em.
- If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
- If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself.
- If you play with fire, you’ll get burned.
Answer: If you play with fire, you’ll get burned.
Explanation: If you play with fire, you’ll get burned - if you fool around with something that is potentially dangerous, you must expect to get harmed.
Asked in: SSC CHSL Tier II (02 / 11 / 2023)
Q4: ‘Keep your chin up’.
- The students diligently completed their homework assignments before the deadline.
- Despite facing setbacks, she remained positive and determined to achieve her goals.
- The hiker enjoyed the breathtaking view from the mountaintop, taking in the natural beauty.
- The scientist conducted experiments and gathered data to support his research hypothesis.
Answer: Despite facing setbacks, she remained positive and determined to achieve her goals.
Explanation: Despite facing setbacks, she remained positive and determined to achieve her goals. The idiom ‘keep your chin up’ means to stay cheerful and hopeful.
Asked in: SSC CHSL Tier II (10 / 01 / 2024)
Q5: Select the most appropriate option that best expresses the meaning of the proverb in the given sentence. The salesperson for the project offered a sneak peek of the project as we expressed our interest in the area and amenities.
- Getting a preview of something
- To try something new
- Sending a brief letter
- To be in a winning position
Answer: Getting a preview of something
Explanation: Getting a preview of something- to describe something or be shown before it officially begins.
Asked in: SSC CHSL Tier II (10 / 01 / 2024)
Q6: bring to book
- punish someone
- teach someone
- calm someone
- support someone
Answer: punish someone
Explanation: Bring to book - punish someone. E.g.- After causing trouble at school, Tom was brought to book by the principal.
Asked in: SSC CPO Tier II (08 / 01 / 2024)
Q7: bad blood
- hostility between people
- family of ill - repute
- poor blood circulation
- felling of brotherhood
Answer: hostility between people
Explanation: Bad blood - hostility between people. E.g.- The argument about the car created bad blood between the neighbors.
Asked in: SSC CPO Tier II (08 / 01 / 2024)
Q8: split one’s sides
- meet with an accident
- be extremely amused
- scream in pain
- undergo a surgery
Answer: be extremely amused
Explanation: Split one’s sides - be extremely amused. E.g.- The comedian's hilarious performance made everyone split their sides with laughter.
Asked in: SSC CPO Tier II (08 / 01 / 2024)
Q9: a mare’s nest
- a familiar situation
- a new situation
- a refreshing situation
- a confused situation
Answer: a confused situation
Explanation: A mare’s nest - a confused situation. E.g.- Finding a solution to the complex math problem turned out to be a mare's nest for the students.
Asked in: SSC CPO Tier II (08 / 01 / 2024)
Q10: Rock the boat
- divert someone’s attention
- overcome a difficult situation
- disturb a stable situation
- pester and irritate someone
Answer: disturb a stable situation
Explanation: Rock the boat - disturb a stable situation. E.g.- I don't want to rock the boat, but I think we need to discuss the project deadline.
Asked in: SSC CPO Tier II (08 / 01 / 2024)
Synonyms
Q1: Humble
- Modest
- Keen
- Beautiful
- Amusing
Answer: Modest
Explanation: Modest - someone not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements. Humble - kind and not seeking recognition. Keen - very interested and excited about something. Beautiful - something pleasing to the senses or to the mind. Amusing - something entertaining and funny.
Asked in: SSC CHSL Tier II (02 / 11 / 2023)
Q2: Decadence
- Decline
- Liberate
- Dispirited
- Flowering
Answer: Decline
Explanation: Decline - reduction in the amount or value of something. Decadence - low moral standards and behaviour. Liberate - to release someone from control, duties, limits, or prison. Dispirited - not feeling hopeful about a situation or problem. Flowering - growing and reaching full potential.
Asked in: SSC CHSL Tier II (10 / 01 / 2024)
Q3: Serene
- Chaotic
- Calm
- Agitated
- Angry
Answer: Calm
Explanation: Calm - free from anxiety, excitement, or disturbance. Serene - deeply peaceful and undisturbed. Chaotic - unorganized and full of confusion. Agitated - feeling or appearing troubled or nervous. Angry - feeling or showing strong displeasure.
Asked in: SSC CHSL Tier II (10 / 01 / 2024)
Q4: MUNDANE
- exciting
- abnormal
- ordinary
- wonderful
Answer: ordinary
Explanation: Ordinary - very usual and not different or special. Mundane - very ordinary and not at all interesting or unusual. Exciting - causing great interest or enthusiasm. Abnormal - not normal or usual. Wonderful - something extremely amazing.
Asked in: SSC CPO Tier II (08 / 01 / 2024)
Q5: Vitiate
- annihilate
- facilitate
- propagate
- validate
Answer: annihilate
Explanation: Annihilate - to completely destroy something. Vitiate - to damage or destroy something. Facilitate - to make a process or action easier. Propagate - to spread, multiply, or promote the growth of something, such as an idea, belief, or organism. Validate - to give official approval or acceptance.
Asked in: SSC CPO Tier II (08 / 01 / 2024)
Q6: The authority refused to pay any heed to the _________ demands made by the workers. ( Trivial )
- conceited
- idiotic
- insignificant
- majestic
Answer: insignificant
Explanation: Insignificant - lacking importance or value. Trivial - of little importance or significance. Conceited - having an excessively high opinion of oneself. Idiotic - extremely foolish or unintelligent. Majestic - having grandeur, beauty, or dignity.
Asked in: SSC CGL Tier II (26 / 10 / 2023)
Q7: Dreadful
- Propitious
- Terrible
- Auspicious
- Feeble
Answer: Terrible
Explanation: Terrible - extremely bad, unpleasant, or serious. Dreadful - extremely bad, unpleasant, or shocking. Propitious - indicating a good chance of success. Auspicious - giving or being a sign of future success. Feeble - being weak or lacking strength.
Asked in: SSC CPO 03 / 10 / 2023 1st Shift
Q8: Site
Answer: Location
Explanation: Location - a particular place or position. Site - a location or place where something is situated. Globe - a spherical object or representation of the Earth. Pull - exert force on something to cause movement towards oneself. Lap - the flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person.
Asked in: SSC CPO 03 / 10 / 2023 1st Shift
Q9: Haphazard
- Sociable
- Confident
- Random
- Indefensible
Answer: Random
Explanation: Random - lacking a definite plan, purpose, or pattern. Haphazard - being random or unpredictable. Sociable - someone willing to talk and engage in activities with other people. Confident - feeling self-assured of one's own abilities or qualities. Aggressive - behaving or done in a determined and forceful way.
Asked in: SSC CPO 03 / 10 / 2023 1st Shift
Q10: You are preparing a speech for the upcoming function. Select a synonym for the highlighted word to make it better. Despite the advancement in technology many rural areas in developing countries still lack access to basic necessities.
- Avenue
- Desist
- Apathy
- Disguise
Answer: Avenue
Explanation: Avenue - a way of access; route. Access - the right or opportunity to use or benefit from something. Desist - to cease or abstain from a continued action. Apathy - a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. Disguise - a means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
Asked in: SSC CPO 03 / 10 / 2023 1st Shift
Antonyms
Q1: Sharp
- Handy
- Magnetic
- Kindled
- Blunt
Answer: Blunt
Explanation: Blunt - not having a sharp edge or point. Sharp - something with a thin edge or a fine point that can cut things. Handy - very useful or helpful. Magnetic - possessing an extraordinary power or ability to attract. Kindled - to set something on fire.
Asked in: SSC CHSL Tier II (02 / 11 / 2023)
Q2: Denote
- Convey
- Conclude
- Conceal
- Convince
Answer: Conceal
Explanation: Conceal - to hide something from view or knowledge. Denote - to mean or represent something. Convey - to carry or send something from one place to another. Conclude - to bring something to an end. Convince - to persuade someone to believe something or do something.
Asked in: SSC CHSL Tier II (10 / 01 / 2024)
Q3: FASTIDIOUS
- fussy
- difficult
- indifferent
- critical
Answer: indifferent
Explanation: Indifferent - lacking interest or concern. Fastidious - extremely or excessively careful or detailed. Fussy - not easily satisfied or pleased. Difficult - not easy to do or understand. Critical - expressing disapproval or judgment.
Asked in: SSC CPO Tier II (08 / 01 / 2024)
Q4: Deplore
- dislike
- praise
- hate
- mourn
Answer: praise
Explanation: Praise - to express warm approval or admiration of. Deplore - to express strong disapproval of something. Dislike - to not like someone or something. Hate - to feel intense dislike for something. Mourn - to feel or express grief or sorrow.
Asked in: SSC CPO Tier II (08 / 01 / 2024)
Q5: Taciturn
- loquacious
- withdrawn
- laconic
- reticent
Answer: loquacious
Explanation: Loquacious - tending to talk a lot. Taciturn - reserved or uncommunicative in speech. Withdrawn - not actively participating or engaging with others. Laconic - using very few words in speech. Reticent - inclined to keep one's thoughts, feelings, or opinions to oneself.
Asked in: SSC CPO Tier II (08 / 01 / 2024)
Q6: Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for the highlighted word. The negligent attitude of the cops was criticised.
- bored
- amplify
- reluctan
- attentive
Answer: attentive
Explanation: Attentive - paying close attention to something. Negligent - failing to take proper care or showing a lack of attention. Bored - feeling uninterested due to a lack of activity or excitement. Amplify - to make something larger, greater, or more intense. Reluctant - unwilling and hesitant.
Asked in: SSC CPO 03 / 10 / 2023 1st Shift
Q7: Damp
Answer: Arid
Explanation: Arid- extremely dry or having little or no rain. Damp- slightly wet. Misty- full of, covered with, or surrounded by mist. Tropical- situated in the hottest parts of the world at the sides of the equator. Soaked- something thoroughly wet.
Asked in: SSC CPO 03 / 10 / 2023 1st Shift
Q8: Catastrophic
- Calamity
- Sabotage
- Fiasco
- Fortuitous
Answer: Fortuitous
Explanation: Fortuitous - happening by accident or chance rather than intention. Catastrophic - involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering. Calamity - an event causing great and sudden damage or disaster. Sabotage - the act of purposely destroying or damaging something. Fiasco - a complete failure or disaster.
Asked in: SSC CPO 03 / 10 / 2023 1st Shift
Q9: Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘moving’ in the given sentence and choose the correct option. The old grandfather clock chimed loudly, marking the passage of time with its steady tick-tock.
- Steady
- Passage
- Chimed
- Marking
Answer: Steady
Explanation: Steady - firmly fixed, supported, or balanced. Moving - changing of place, position, or state. Passage - the act of moving through somewhere on the way from one place to another. Chimed - to make a ringing sound, like that of a bell. Marking - the action of making a mark, especially to indicate position, shape, or quality.
Asked in: SSC CPO 03 / 10 / 2023 1st Shift
Q10: Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘discordant’ in the given sentence and choose the correct option. The sweet melodious symphony of the piano filled the room, transporting the listeners to a world of beauty and emotion.
- Transporting
- Melodious
- Emotion
- Filled
Answer: Melodious
Explanation: Melodious - a sound pleasant to listen to. Discordant - harsh or unpleasant in sound. Transporting - moving something from one place to another. Emotion - a strong feeling such as happiness, sadness, anger, or fear. Filled- full of something.
Asked in: SSC CPO 03 / 10 / 2023 2nd Shift
Homonyms
Q1: Select the most appropriate homonym to fill in the blanks of the given sentences. A. I use a ______ to weigh my ingredients while cooking. B. The mountaineer is going to _______ the rocky hills.
Answer: scale
Explanation: scale In Sentence A, ‘scale’ refers to an instrument used to measure the weight. In Sentence B, ‘scale’ means to climb or ascend, especially a rocky surface. ‘Scale’ makes both the sentences meaningful. Hence, ‘scale’ is the most appropriate answer.
Asked in: SSC CHSL Tier II (02 / 11 / 2023)
Q2: Select the most appropriate homophone to fill in the blank. Even animals find it difficult to _____ the loss of their loved ones.
Answer: bear
Explanation: bear ‘Bear’ means to accept something painful or unpleasant. The given passage states that even animals find it difficult to bear the loss of their loved ones. Hence, ‘bear’ is the most appropriate answer.
Asked in: SSC CHSL 02 / 08 / 2023 1st Shift
Q3: Select the most appropriate homophones to fill in the blanks. Kindly accept my ________ on your new haircut. It ________ your personality.
- compliment; complaints
- compliment; complements
- compliment; compliments
- complement; complements
Answer: compliment; complements
Explanation: compliment ; complements ‘Compliment’ means to politely congratulate or praise and ‘complement’ means to enhance something. In the given sentence, the speaker is praising the new haircut, and it enhances the person's personality. Hence, ‘compliment; complements’ is the most appropriate answer.
Asked in: SSC CHSL 02 / 08 / 2023 2nd Shift
Q4: Select the most appropriate homonym in the context of the following sentence to fill in the blank. My birthday will ____ on a Friday this year. (4th Shift)
- fall: to go down onto the ground suddenly
- fall: to come at a particular time or happen in a particular place
- fall: to change to a particular condition
- fall: to be beaten or defeated
Answer: fall: to come at a particular time or happen in a particular place
Explanation: Fall - to come at a particular time or happen in a particular place.
Asked in: SSC CHSL 02 / 08 / 2023
Q5: Select the most appropriate homophone to fill in the blank. The dog took _______ during his walk and lifted his _______ to indicate that he was tired.
- pause; pours
- pours; pores
- paws; pause
- pause; paws
Answer: pause; paws
Explanation: pause; paws ‘Pause’ means to temporarily stop and ‘paws’ is the soft, padded part of an animal’s feet. The given sentence states that the dog stopped briefly during his walk and raised its paws to show that it was tired. Hence, ‘pause; paws’ is the most appropriate answer.
Asked in: SSC CHSL 03 / 08 / 2023 1st Shift
Q6: Select the most appropriate homonym in the context of the following sentence to fill in the blank. He was convicted of assaulting a police officer, but he got off with a _________ sentence.
- light: any device serving as a source of illumination
- light: not serious or profound
- light: the energy from the sun
- light: lightly; with few burdens
Answer: light: not serious or profound
Explanation: light : not serious or profound.
Asked in: SSC CHSL 04 / 08 / 2023 1st Shift
Q7: Select the most appropriate homophone to fill in the blank. The doctors gave him more powerful drugs in the _________ hope that he might recover (4th Shift)
Answer: vain
Explanation: vain ‘Vain’ means without success or producing no result. The given sentence states that the doctors used stronger drugs in the hope of the patient recovering, but it was unlikely to succeed. Hence, ‘vain’ is the most appropriate answer.
Asked in: SSC CHSL 07 / 08 / 2023
Q8: Select the most appropriate homonym in the context of the following sentence to fill in the blank. The key was hanging on a ________ by the door.
- nail: to catch someone, especially when they are doing something wrong, or guilty
- nail: a small metal spike, driven into wood to join things together or to serve as a hook
- nail: a thin, hard area that covers the upper side of the end of each finger and each toe
- nail: to do something successfully
Answer: nail: a small metal spike, driven into wood to join things together or to serve as a hook
Explanation: nail : a small metal spike, driven into wood to join things together or to serve as a hook.
Asked in: SSC CHSL 08 / 08 / 2023 2nd Shift
Q9: Select the most appropriate homophones to fill in the blanks. He was criticised for the______ leadership of his team. His casual body language seemed ______ for a leader.
- inapt; inapt
- inapt; inept
- inept; inapt
- inept; inept
Answer: inept; inapt
Explanation: Inept; inapt ‘Inept’ means lacking skill or ability & ‘Inapt’ means not suitable or appropriate. The given sentence states that he was criticised for lacking skills of leadership and his casual body language seemed inappropriate for a leader. Hence, ‘inept; inapt’ is the most appropriate answer.
Asked in: SSC CHSL 08 / 08 / 2023 3rd Shift
Q10: Select the most appropriate homophone to fill in the blank. Developers ________ the old buildings on the site to make way for new construction.
Answer: raze
Explanation: Raze ‘Raze’ means to completely destroy an old building or town. The given sentence states that developers raze the old buildings on the site to make way for new construction. Hence, ‘raze’ is the most appropriate answer.
Asked in: SSC CHSL 09 / 08 / 2023 1st Shift