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.
Identify the error in: 'The data shows that students are performing better than before.'
Answer: C
The sentence is grammatically correct. 'Data' can take plural verb in modern English, and the sentence is properly constructed.
Q.102Medium
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.103Hard
Select the sentence with correct use of 'who' and 'whom':
Answer: B
'Whom' is used as an object; 'who' is used as a subject. In 'Who did you meet?', 'who' is the object but 'who' is commonly accepted in modern English.
Q.104Easy
What is the meaning of 'Ubiquitous'?
Answer: B
'Ubiquitous' means found or present everywhere; widespread.
Q.105Medium
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.
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Q.106Medium
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.107Easy
Which word is a synonym for 'Obstinate'?
Answer: B
'Obstinate' means firmly adhering to one's opinion; stubborn matches this meaning.
Q.108Easy
Select the sentence with correct capitalization:
Answer: C
Proper nouns like 'President' and 'Taj Mahal' should be capitalized. Sentence C follows correct capitalization rules.
Q.109Easy
What does 'Pragmatic' mean?
Answer: B
'Pragmatic' means dealing with things in a practical, realistic way rather than theoretical approach.
Q.110Easy
Choose the correctly spelled word:
Answer: C
'Occasion' is the correct spelling with double 'c' and double 's'.
Q.111Hard
Identify the error: 'The majority of students has completed their assignments.'
Answer: A
'Majority' is a collective noun treated as plural, so it should be 'have' not 'has'.
Q.112Medium
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.113Easy
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.114Easy
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.115Easy
What is the antonym of 'Meticulous'?
Answer: B
'Meticulous' means very careful and precise, so 'careless' is its opposite.
Q.116Easy
Choose the sentence with correct punctuation:
Answer: A
Option A correctly uses commas and quotation marks with proper capitalization inside quotes.
Q.117Easy
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.
Q.118Medium
Which sentence uses 'their' and 'there' correctly?
Answer: C
'Their' (possessive) is used correctly for achievements, and 'there' (adverb/location) is used correctly.
Q.119Medium
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.120Medium
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'.
