Miscellaneous Questions SSC GD Questions

SSC GD-General English

Miscellaneous Questions MCQ Questions


1.
Select the most appropriate meaning of:
'An axe to grind'
SSC GD 2023-12.1.2023-1
A.
Personal and selfish reason
B.
Extra effort for solving problems
C.
Handling sharp items
D.
To act justly
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ANSWER :
A. Personal and selfish reason
2.
Replace the bracketed word with one of the given options, which suitably replaces the word without changing the meaning of the sentence.
The mountaineers embarked on (an arduous) journey to conquer the formidable peak, facing treacherous terrain, extreme weather conditions, and physical exhaustion along the way.
SSC GD 2024-20.2.2024-4
SSC GD 2024-20.2.2024-4
A.
an important
B.
a taxing
C.
a rewarding
D.
a severe
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ANSWER :
B. a taxing
3.
Replace the bracketed word with one of the given options, which suitably replaces the word without changing the meaning of the sentence.
The mountaineers embarked on (an arduous) journey to conquer the formidable peak, facing treacherous terrain, extreme weather conditions, and physical exhaustion along the way.
SSC GD 2024-21.2.2024-4
SSC GD 2024-21.2.2024-4
A.
an important
B.
a taxing
C.
a rewarding
D.
a severe
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ANSWER :
B. a taxing
4.
Replace the bracketed word with one of the given options, which suitably replaces the word without changing the meaning of the sentence.
In the age of technology, smartphones have become (ubiquitous), infiltrating every aspect of our lives, from communication and work to entertainment and even our daily routines.
SSC GD 2024-23.2.2024-3
SSC GD 2024-23.2.2024-3
A.
obsolete
B.
irreplicable
C.
candid
D.
omnipresent
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ANSWER :
D. omnipresent
5.
Replace the bracketed word with one of the given options, which suitably replaces the word without changing the meaning of the sentence.
'There are several ways to (mitigate) a blowout without losing control or playing soft.'
SSC GD 2024-27.2.2024-1
SSC GD 2024-27.2.2024-1
A.
spread
B.
allay
C.
aggravate
D.
intensify
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ANSWER :
B. allay
6.
Replace the bracketed word with one of the given options, which suitably replaces the word without changing the meaning of the sentence.
'The (famous) scientist made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of physics.'
SSC GD 2024-27.2.2024-1
SSC GD 2024-27.2.2024-1
A.
notorious
B.
renowned
C.
infamous
D.
unknown
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ANSWER :
B. renowned