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.
Read the passage and answer: 'The art of negotiation requires patience, empathy, and strategic thinking. Many professionals struggle with these components, especially when dealing with high-pressure situations.' What does the passage imply about professional negotiators?
Answer: B
The passage states that 'many professionals struggle with these components', implying that some find it challenging to balance the required skills.
Q.22Easy
In the sentence 'The researchers conducted extensive experiments before publishing their findings,' which part of speech is 'extensive'?
Answer: C
'Extensive' describes the noun 'experiments', making it an adjective.
Q.23Easy
What is the antonym of 'Meticulous'?
Answer: B
'Meticulous' means very careful and precise, so 'careless' is its opposite.
Q.24Easy
Choose the sentence with correct punctuation:
Answer: A
Option A correctly uses commas and quotation marks with proper capitalization inside quotes.
Q.25Easy
Read: 'Climate change poses unprecedented challenges to global agriculture. Scientists warn that without immediate intervention, crop yields will decline significantly.' What can be inferred?
Answer: B
The passage explicitly mentions 'without immediate intervention, crop yields will decline', implying that action is necessary.
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Q.26Medium
Which sentence uses 'their' and 'there' correctly?
Answer: C
'Their' (possessive) is used correctly for achievements, and 'there' (adverb/location) is used correctly.
Q.27Medium
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.28Medium
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.29Medium
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.30Medium
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.31Medium
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.32Medium
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.
Q.33Medium
Identify the correct passive voice form: 'The team developed an innovative solution.'
Answer: A
Option A correctly converts the active voice to simple past passive voice.
Q.34Hard
Read: 'The documentary presents compelling evidence that corporate lobbying has influenced environmental policies. Critics argue this undermines democratic governance.' What is the relationship between these statements?
Answer: B
The critic's argument builds upon the documentary's findings by suggesting broader implications for democracy.
Q.35Hard
Which sentence demonstrates correct parallel structure?
Answer: C
Option C maintains consistent grammatical structure with three nouns in a parallel list.
Q.36Hard
Read: 'The study reveals a paradox: individuals with higher education levels report greater job satisfaction, yet they experience more workplace stress. This suggests that professional fulfillment is multifaceted.' What does 'multifaceted' imply here?
Answer: C
The paradox of high satisfaction coexisting with high stress demonstrates that fulfillment has multiple, complex dimensions.
Q.37Hard
Identify the logical fallacy in: 'Everyone is buying this product, so it must be excellent.'
Answer: C
This is a bandwagon fallacy—assuming something is good merely because many people support it.
Q.38Hard
Read: 'The urban heat island effect increases city temperatures by 5-7°C compared to surrounding rural areas. This phenomenon exacerbates climate change impacts and public health risks.' What can be concluded about mitigation strategies?
Answer: B
The passage establishes the problem and its serious consequences, implying the need for solutions based on understanding this effect.
Q.39Hard
Which option contains no grammatical error?
Answer: B
Option B uses correct mixed conditional structure with proper subjunctive form.
Q.40Easy
In the sentence 'She has been working on this project since morning', identify the tense used.
Answer: B
The structure 'has been + verb-ing' indicates Present Perfect Continuous tense, showing an action that started in the past and continues to the present.
