SSC CGL is a two tier exam where Tier 1 is about speed and Tier 2 is about depth, and the same topic behaves differently in each. Practice here follows both, covering quantitative aptitude, general intelligence and reasoning, English comprehension, and general awareness. Questions are set at the difficulty the commission has actually used, so your accuracy here is a fair signal rather than a flattering one.
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to 'Ephemeral':
Answer: B
'Ephemeral' means short-lived or temporary. 'Transient' has the same meaning.
Q.46Medium
Select the correctly punctuated sentence:
Answer: C
Direct questions should be enclosed in quotation marks and end with a question mark inside the quotes.
Q.47Medium
Choose the word that best fills the blank: 'His _____ remarks offended many people at the conference.'
Answer: C
'Caustic' means sarcastic and harsh, which fits the context of offending people. Other options suggest positive qualities.
Q.48Medium
Which sentence contains a grammatical error?
Answer: B
'News' is an uncountable noun and takes singular verb 'is', not 'are'.
Q.49Medium
Find the antonym of 'Meticulous':
Answer: B
'Meticulous' means showing great attention to detail. 'Careless' is its direct opposite.
Q.50Medium
Which word is correctly used in: 'The principal decided to _____ the student for his outstanding performance.'
Answer: C
'Appreciate' means to recognize the value of something. 'Apprise' means to inform, 'appraise' means to evaluate, and 'apprehend' means to arrest.
Q.51Medium
Choose the sentence that uses the idiom correctly:
Answer: B
'Barking up the wrong tree' is an idiom meaning pursuing a mistaken course. Option B uses it correctly.
Q.52Medium
Identify the type of sentence: 'Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.'
Answer: C
This is a complex sentence containing one independent clause and one dependent clause (Although it was raining).
Q.53Medium
Which word best completes: 'The speaker's _____ argument convinced the entire audience.'
Answer: B
'Compelling' means convincing and powerful, which fits the context. Other options suggest weak or doubtful arguments.
Q.54Medium
Which sentence uses 'their' and 'there' correctly?
Answer: C
'Their' (possessive) is used correctly for achievements, and 'there' (adverb/location) is used correctly.
Q.55Medium
Read: 'The novel explores the protagonist's internal conflict between ambition and morality. Throughout the narrative, this tension drives major plot developments.' Which statement best summarizes the passage?
Answer: B
The passage states that the internal conflict 'drives major plot developments', indicating it's central to the narrative.
Q.56Medium
Identify the error in: 'Neither the manager nor the employees was satisfied with the new policy.'
Answer: A
With 'neither...nor', the verb agrees with the nearest subject ('employees'), which is plural. It should be 'were satisfied'.
Q.57Medium
Which word best completes: 'The politician's _____ remarks caused controversy among the citizens.'
Answer: B
'Inflammatory' (causing anger/controversy) fits the context of remarks that 'caused controversy'.
Q.58Medium
Read: 'The biodiversity hotspot has lost 40% of its species in the last two decades. Habitat destruction and climate change are the primary culprits.' What is the author's tone?
Answer: B
The mention of significant species loss and primary culprits suggests concern and urgency about the situation.
Q.59Medium
Choose the sentence with correct use of 'fewer' and 'less':
Answer: B
'Fewer' is used for countable nouns (opportunities), while 'less' is for uncountable nouns.
Q.60Medium
Read: 'India's renewable energy capacity reached 175 GW in 2024, positioning it as a global leader in solar and wind energy. The government aims to achieve 500 GW by 2030.' Which inference is supported by the passage?
Answer: B
The rapid increase in capacity and the ambitious 2030 target clearly indicate commitment to renewable energy expansion.
