Practice <strong>SSC CGL Tier-1 & Tier-2</strong> MCQ questions covering Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and General Awareness. Aligned with the latest SSC exam pattern — perfect for Inspector, Auditor, Assistant, and other Group B/C aspirants.
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to 'Ephemeral':
Answer: B
'Ephemeral' means short-lived or temporary. 'Transient' has the same meaning.
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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.
