SSC-CGL 2025 Questions

16 Sep 2025 • Shift 1

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Question 1

Logical Reasoning

Pointing to a girl, Suresh says, “She is the daughter of the only daughter of my father .” How is the girl related to Suresh?

Daughter

Niece

Cousin

Sister

Question 2

Logical Reasoning

Choose the address that is exactly the same as the one given below: Flat 18, Emerald Tower, MG Road, Pune, Maharashtra - 411001

Flat 18, Emerald Tower, MG Road, Pune, Maharashtra - 411001

Flat 18, Emerald Tower, MG Rd, Pune - 411010

Flat 18, Emerald Towers, MG Road, Pune - 411001

Flat-18, Emerald Tower, MG Road, Pune, Maharashtra - 411002

Question 3

Logical Reasoning

How many meaningful four-letter English words can be formed using the first, second, third and sixth letters of the word “SILENT”, using each letter once?

Three

Two

Five

Zero

Question 4

Logical Reasoning

Complete the series: A, D, I, P , ?

Question 5

Logical Reasoning

If CAT → 24 and DOG → 26, then how is BIRD coded?

Question 6

Logical Reasoning

Statements: 1. All pens are books. 2. Some books are papers. Conclusions: I. Some pens are papers. II. Some books are pens.

Only I follows

Only II follows

Both follow

Neither follows

Question 7

Logical Reasoning

What is the average of 6 consecutive odd numbers starting from 15?

Question 8

Logical Reasoning

A is the daughter of B. B is the brother of C. C is the daughter of D. How is C related to A?

Father

Uncle

Aunt

Grandfather

Question 9

Logical Reasoning

If ‘#’ means ‘+’, ‘@’ means ‘-’, ‘$’ means ‘×’, find the value of: 8 $ 3 @ 4 # 2 ?

Question 10

Logical Reasoning

Evaluate: (6 + 4) × (8 - 3)

Question 11

Logical Reasoning

Statement: The city received the highest rainfall in 20 years. Conclusions: I. The city experienced flooding. II. Rainfall in previous years was lower .

Only I follows

Only II follows

Both follow

Neither follows

Question 12

Logical Reasoning

Statement: Digital payments reduce dependency on cash transactions. Assumptions: I. People have access to digital devices. II. Internet connectivity is reliable.

Only I is implicit

Only II is implicit

Both I and II are implicit

Neither I nor II is implicit

Question 13

Logical Reasoning

Find the odd one out.

Article 14

Article 19

Article 21

Article 51

Question 14

Logical Reasoning

Select the letter-cluster that can replace (?) CDGH, FGJK, IJMN, ?

LMNQ

LNPQ

LMPS

LMPQ

Question 15

Logical Reasoning

If ‘$’ denotes addition, ‘×’ denotes multiplication, ‘÷’ denotes division, and ‘-’ denotes subtraction, find the value of: 36 ÷ 6 × 2 - 4 $ 3?

Question 16

Logical Reasoning

What will come at the place of question mark (?) 2, 5, 11, 23, ?

Question 17

Logical Reasoning

Find the missing term in series. 11, 22, 33, 44, ?

Question 18

Logical Reasoning

If ‘+’ means ‘×’, ‘-’ means ‘÷’, ‘×’ means ‘+’, and ‘÷’ means ‘-’, find the value of: 10 + 4 - 2 × 3 ÷ 1?

Question 19

Logical Reasoning

Find the odd one out.

A1D4

B2E6

C3F9

D4G15

Question 20

Logical Reasoning

If ‘+’ = ‘÷’, ‘-’ = ‘×’, ‘×’ = ‘+’, ‘÷’ = ‘-’, which equation is incorrect?

12 + 4 - 2 = 5

10 × 3 ÷ 5 = 8

8 ÷ 4 + 2 = 6

6 - 2 × 3 = 15

Question 21

Logical Reasoning

The ratio of two numbers is 7 : 9 and their sum is 160. Find the numbers.

56 and 72

70 and 90

64 and 96

80 and 100

Question 22

Logical Reasoning

If 7 × 3 = 24 and 9 × 4 = 40, then 11 × 5 = ?

Question 23

Logical Reasoning

If “COLD” is coded as 3@15@12@4, how is “WARM” coded?

23@1@18@13

22@1@18@13

23@2@18@13

23@1@17@13

Question 24

Logical Reasoning

Sentence: “Knowledge grows with experience.” If each letter is mirrored using alphabetical symmetry (A ↔Z, B↔Y , …), what is the 2nd letter of the 3rd word after coding?

Question 25

Logical Reasoning

In the following question, a pair of letters is related to a number by a certain logic. Identify the same relation for the next pair . AB → 2 CD → ?

Question 26

Fill in the blank: During India’s G20 Presidency in 2023, key initiatives included the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) framework and the ______ for sustainable development.

Green Development Pact

Climate Finance Roadmap

Global Biofuel Alliance

Sustainable Energy Charter

Question 27

Read the following Assertion (A) and Reason (R) carefully and choose the correct option. Assertion (A): The New Industrial Policy, 1991 reduced the role of industrial licensing in India. Reason (R): The policy aimed to promote liberalization, privatization, and greater participation of the private sector in the economy.

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

A is true but R is false.

A is false but R is true.

Question 28

Consider the statements about Garba: 1. It is a traditional folk dance of Gujarat performed mainly during the Navratri festival. 2. Dancers perform in circular formations around a lamp or image of the goddess, using rhythmic clapping and footwork. Which is/are correct?

Only 1 correct

Only 2 correct

Both 1 and 2 correct

Neither 1 nor 2 correct

Question 29

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched regarding electromagnetic devices?

Electric Motor : Converts electrical energy into electrical energy

Transformer : Works only with direct current (DC)

Electromagnet : Loses magnetism when current is switched off

Electric Fuse : Uses magnetic effect of electric current

Question 30

Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct option: Assertion (A): Mission LiFE encourages sustainable lifestyles to address climate change. Reason (R): It promotes mindful consumption and environmentally responsible daily practices among citizens.

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

A is true, but R is false

A is false, but R is true

Question 31

Which city was selected under the PM MITRA (Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel) Scheme for setting up a textile park in 2024?

Surat

Lucknow

Coimbatore

Indore

Question 32

Regarding climate and seasons of the Earth: 1. Equatorial regions experience high temperatures throughout the year due to near-vertical sun rays. 2. Polar regions receive low solar insolation and remain extremely cold for most of the year . Which of the above is/are correct?

Statement 1 only

Statement 2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Question 33

Arrange the following in chronological order: 1. Inter-State Council constituted 2. Sarkaria Commission constituted 3. First meeting of the Inter-State Council held Choose the correct chronological sequence:

2-1-3

1-2-3

2-3-1

1-3-2

Question 34

Which river was linked under the Ken–Betwa River Linking Project, India’s first interlinking of rivers project?

Ken and Chambal

Betwa and Yamuna

Ken and Betwa

Son and Narmada

Question 35

What does the designation PSLV stand for in the context of Indian space missions?

Powerful Satellite Launch Vehicle

Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle

Primary Space Launch Vehicle

Precision Satellite Lift Vehicle

Question 36

Fill in the blank: At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Abhinav Bindra won India’s first individual Olympic gold medal in ______.

Wrestling

Shooting

Boxing

Badminton

Question 37

What initiative was launched by the Government of India in 2025 to promote citizen -centric digital governance and faster public service delivery?

National e-Governance Portal

Digital India Dashboard

MyGov 2.0 Platform

BharatNet Exp

Question 38

Consider the statements about the Global Hunger Index (GHI): 1. It is released annually to measure hunger at the global, regional, and national levels. 2. It is prepared jointly by Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe. Which is/are correct?

Only 1 correct

Only 2 correct

Both 1 and 2 correct

Neither 1 nor 2 correct

Question 39

Which of the following minerals is abundantly found in India and is a major raw material for the aluminium industry?

Coal

Bauxite

Manganese

Limestone

Question 40

Maharashtra accounted for approximately what percent of India’s total population in 2011?

12%

Question 41

Consider the following statements: 1. Both the Union Council of Ministers and the State Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to their respective legislatures. 2. The President of India acts on the aid and advice of the Union Council of Ministers in the exercise of most of his functions. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Only 1

Only 2

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Question 42

Which of the following pairs of type of nutrient – nutrient is correctly matched?

Micronutrient – Nitrogen

Macronutrient – Copper

Micronutrient – Molybdenum

Macronutrient – Zinc

Question 43

Who authored the book The Discovery of India?

Jawaharlal Nehru

Mahatma Gandhi

S. Radhakrishnan

B. R. Ambedkar

Question 44

Match each ruler listed in Column A with their respective period of reign given in Column B: Column A: Ruler Column B: Reign Period A. Babur 1. 1526–1530 B. Humayun 2. 1530–1540 C. Akbar 3. 1556–...

Option A

Option B

Option C

Option D

Question 45

Which of the following about the weightlifting events at the 38th National Games 2025 is/are correct? 1.) Weightlifting was included as a medal sport at the 38th National Games 2025. 2.) Medals won in weightlifting contributed to the overall medal tally of the states. 3.) Only men’s weightlifting events were conducted at the Games.

Both 1 and 2 are correct

Both 1 and 3 are correct

Both 2 and 3 are correct

1, 2 and 3 are correct

Question 46

Which of the following statements about the Indian Space Programme are correct? 1.) ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 mission achieved a successful soft landing near the Moon’s south pole. 2.) Aditya-L1 mission was launched to study the Sun from the Sun–Earth L1 point. 3.) Gaganyaan mission successfully completed India’s first human spaceflight in 2023.

Both 1 and 2 are correct

Both 1 and 3 are correct

Both 2 and 3 are correct

1, 2 and 3 are correct

Question 47

Determine the correctly matched Chola administrative term with its meaning.

Vetti – voluntary donation

Kadamai – land tax

Urar – village assembly

Kanikai – royal gift

Question 48

Mary Kom became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in which sporting discipline?

Wrestling

Badminton

Boxing

Athletics

Question 49

Which traditional musical instrument from Assam is made from buffalo horn and is closely associated with Bihu festivals and indigenous cultural rituals?

Pepa

Gogona

Xutuli

Dhol

Question 50

What defensive feature was used in Rajput forts to protect gates from battering by enemy war elephants?

Deep underground tunnels

Iron spikes embedded on fort gates

Fire trenches around walls

Rotating wooden doors

Question 51

Arithmetic

A sum becomes ₹15,876 in 2 years at 12% compound interest annually. Find the principal.

₹12,656.25

₹12,500

₹12,332.75

₹12,400

Question 52

Arithmetic

A trader marked a jacket 35% above its cost price. He allowed a discount to a customer, resulting in a profit of 20%. What was the rate of discount given by the trader?

11.11%

15%

20%

25%

Question 53

Arithmetic

Two tanks, X and Y , contain mixtures of milk and water . Tank X has them in the ratio 3:1, while Tank Y has them in the ratio 7:3. If 12 litres are taken from X and 18 litres from Y and mixed in a third tank, what is the ratio of milk to water in the new mixture?

18:7

4:1

5:2

11:4

Question 54

Arithmetic

A washing machine has a marked price of ₹30,000. It is sold after two successive discounts. If the first discount is 18% and the final selling price is ₹21,528, what is the percentage of the second discount?

8.5%

10%

12.5%

15%

Question 55

Arithmetic

A shopkeeper purchased 40 kg of sugar at ₹36 per kg and 30 kg of another variety at ₹48 per kg. He mixed them and sold the mixture at ₹42 per kg. Find his total profit or loss in this transaction.

Profit of ₹120

Loss of ₹60

Profit of ₹60

Loss of ₹120

Question 56

Arithmetic

Table - Weekly Electricity Usage (kWh) Apartment Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Flat 1 12 14 13 15 16 Flat 2 18 17 19 16 18 Q: What is the overall average daily electricity usage for both flats?

16 kWh

15.8 kWh

17 kWh

14.5 kWh

Question 57

Arithmetic

A solid sphere of radius 6 cm is melted and recast into three identical cones of equal height. If each cone's radius is 3 cm, what is the height of each cone?

16 cm

18 cm

20 cm

32 cm

Question 58

Arithmetic

If the radius of a cylinder is increased to 1.5 times and the height is doubled, what is the ratio of the new volume to the original volume?

3.5:1

4.5:1

6:1

5:1

Question 59

Arithmetic

The average of 11 numbers is 48. When one number is removed, the average becomes 45. What number was removed?

Question 60

Arithmetic

A cylinder and a cone have the same base radius R and the same volume. Determine the ratio of the height of the cylinder to the height of the cone.

3:1

1:3

2:3

3:2

Question 61

Arithmetic

A container holds 6 1 2 litres of juice. If 1.75 litres are removed three times, how much juice remains?

1.25

1.75

1.5

Question 62

Arithmetic

Simplify: (3 1 4 +4.8) ÷ 0.85 + (1.6 × 3 4)

241/85

853/85

965/85

907/85

Question 63

Arithmetic

C and D invested in a business in the ratio 7:9. Their profit ratio was 14:15. If D invested his money for 10 months, for how many months did C invest?

11 months

12 months

13 months

14 months

Question 64

Arithmetic

Simplify: [(3 4) + (7 8 ÷ 5 6)] ÷ [(5 3) − (4 9 × 3 5)]

9/7

8/7

7/9

9/10

Question 65

Arithmetic

A wallet contains ₹20, ₹10, and ₹5 notes in the ratio 2 : 3 : 5. If the total amount is ₹760, find the number of notes of each kind.

12 of ₹20, 18 of ₹10, 30 of ₹5

16 of ₹20, 24 of ₹10, 40 of ₹5

20 of ₹20, 30 of ₹10, 50 of ₹5

14 of ₹20, 21 of ₹10, 35 of ₹5

Question 66

Arithmetic

A right triangle XYZ is inscribed in a circle with a diameter of 13 cm. An altitude from Y is drawn to the hypotenuse XZ. If the length of leg XY is 5 cm, what is the length of segment XH on the hypotenuse?

25/13cm

37/11 cm

2 cm

7/12 cm

Question 67

Arithmetic

Two circles intersect at two points. Which of the following statements is true?

Only two common tangents exist

They must be concentric

The external tangents do not exist

The number of tangents is always four

Question 68

Arithmetic

What is the area of the segment formed by a chord in a circle of radius 10 cm, if the angle subtended at the center is 90°?

25π - 25√2

50π - 50

50π - 25√2

25π - 50

Question 69

Arithmetic

Two circles with radii r₁ and r₂ touch each other internally. If the length of their common tangent is T, which of the following is the correct relationship between T, r₁, and r₂?

T = 2(r₁ - r₂)

T = √(r₁² - r₂²)

T = r₁ - r₂

T = 2√(r₁r₂)

Question 70

Arithmetic

Two right-angled triangular panels, LMN and PQR, have ∠M = ∠Q = 90°. If the hypotenuse LN equals PR and side LM equals PQ, are the triangles congruent? If so, by what rule?

Yes, by SSS

Yes, by SAS

Yes, by RHS

Yes, by ASA

Question 71

Arithmetic

A chord of a circle has a length of 16 cm. The angle subtended by the chord at a point on the circumference is 45°. What is the distance from the center of the circle to the chord?

8√2 cm

4√2 cm

8 cm

4 cm

Question 72

Arithmetic

If A : B = 7 : 9, B : C = 3 : 5 and C : D = 8 : 11, find A : B : C : D.

56 : 72 : 120 : 165

7 : 9 : 5 : 11

21 : 27 : 45 : 66

189 : 243 : 405 : 528

Question 73

Arithmetic

Two circular plates have radii in the ratio 3:5. If the smaller plate has an area of 108 cm², what is the area of the larger plate?

270 cm²

300 cm²

250 cm²

280 cm²

Question 74

Arithmetic

If base perimeter = 48 cm and slant height = 12 cm, what is the lateral surface area of a square pyramid?

288 cm²

192 cm²

240 cm²

320 cm²

Question 75

Arithmetic

In triangle PQR, medians PM and QN intersect at G. If the length of median PM is 15 cm, what is the length of the segment PG?

4 cm

5 cm

7.5 cm

10 cm

Question 76

Comprehension

Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: Neither the teacher nor the students was present in the hall.

was not present

were also present

were present

was also not present

Question 77

Comprehension

Change the following from active to passive: The analysts will be updating the database during the session.

The database was being updated during the session.

The database will been updated during the session.

The database will be updated during the session.

The database will be being updated during the session.

Question 78

Comprehension

Select the correct option: The artefact was admired not just for its antiquity but also for the ___ with which it was maintained.

severity

brevity

meticulousness

veracity

Question 79

Comprehension

A sentence is provided in direct speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding indirect speech. He said, “I may finish the task today.”

He said that he will finish that task that day.

He said that he might finish this task today.

He said that he might finish that task that day.

He said he may finish the task today.

Question 80

Comprehension

Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. This is particularly helpful in collaborative writing, where several authors can revise the same document without confusion. 2. Version tracking is a method that stores changes made to a document over time, allowing earlier drafts to be restored when required. 3. The process relies on certain tools and steps that help record, compare, and manage updates. 4. With version tracking, a team can preserve a full history of edits, making cooperation and rollback far easier .

2, 4, 3, 1

2, 3, 4, 1

3, 2, 4, 1

4, 1, 2, 3

Question 81

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: LOONY

Rational

Strange

Zany

Ridiculous

Question 82

Comprehension

What is the overall tone maintained in the passage? Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage: Within the maze of global exchange—where nations negotiate, corporations collaborate, and communities interact— the challenge of intercultural communication remains a demanding mental territory. Confusion often stems less from a shortage of vocabulary and more from symbolic mismatch, where pauses, tone, facial expressions, personal space, or even silence are decoded through clashing cultural assumptions. Believing that speaking a language well automatically ensures effective communication is a harmful miscon ception; fluency can sometimes conceal cultural gaps, letting misunderstanding appear as understanding. In high-context settings—seen in cultures such as Japan and parts of the Arab world —meaning is carried through relationships, indirect hints, shared his tory, and social rank. In contrast, low-context cultures like Germany and the United States value direct statements, objective framing, and individual clarity. When people from these two styles interact, the mismatch may trigger diplomatic strain, inefficient negotiations, or social distance. Even small behaviors—eye contact, conversational timing, or jokes—can create unease when judged from a single -cultural viewpoint. Moreover, mental filters shaped by schooling, tradition, and political conditioning ofte n strengthen in -group approval while branding unfamiliar styles as “wrong” or “inept.” This ethnocentric tendency fuels stereotyping, shrinks empathy, and limits genuine cooperation. Technology, though it seems to shrink distances, can further complicate intercultural exchange. Emojis, for example, are meaning -flexible; the same symbol may convey warmth in one culture and mockery in another . Machine translation, lacking situational nua nce, can turn delicate meaning into awkward distortion. Video calls may also compress or hide paralinguistic signals that support understanding across cultures. Ultimately, crossing these gaps requires self-awareness, cultural humility, and flexible dialogue. Strong intercultural communicators do not only master grammar; they build cultural empathy, question their own perceptions, and develop comfort with uncertainty. Often, the deepest growth arises not by removing differences, but by learning to engage with them.

Instructive

Jubilant

Critical and reasoned

Casual and playful

Question 83

Comprehension

Which statement best reflects the contradiction highlighted by the author? Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage: Within the maze of global exchange—where nations negotiate, corporations collaborate, and communities interact— the challenge of intercultural communication remains a demanding mental territory. Confusion often stems less from a shortage of vocabulary and more from symbolic mismatch, where pauses, tone, facial expressions, personal space, or even silence are decoded through clashing cultural assumptions. Believing that speaking a language well automatically ensures effective communication is a harmful miscon ception; fluency can sometimes conceal cultural gaps, letting misunderstanding appear as understanding. In high-context settings—seen in cultures such as Japan and parts of the Arab world —meaning is carried through relationships, indirect hints, shared his tory, and social rank. In contrast, low-context cultures like Germany and the United States value direct statements, objective framing, and individual clarity. When people from these two styles interact, the mismatch may trigger diplomatic strain, inefficient negotiations, or social distance. Even small behaviors—eye contact, conversational timing, or jokes—can create unease when judged from a single -cultural viewpoint. Moreover, mental filters shaped by schooling, tradition, and political conditioning often strengthen in -group approval while branding unfamiliar styles as “wrong” or “inept.” This ethnocentric tendency fuels stereotyping, shrinks empathy, and limits genuine cooperation. Technology, though it seems to shrink distances, can further complicate intercultural exchange. Emojis, for example, are meaning -flexible; the same symbol may convey warmth in one culture and mockery in another . Machine translation, lacking situational nua nce, can turn delicate meaning into awkward distortion. Video calls may also compress or hide paralinguistic signals that support understanding across cultures. Ultimately, crossing these gaps requires self-awareness, cultural humility, and flexible dialogue. Strong intercultural communicators do not only master grammar; they build cultural empathy, question their own perceptions, and develop comfort with uncertainty. Often, the deepest growth arises not by removing differences, but by learning to engage with them.

Technology always increases cultural harmony.

Emojis create identical emotions for everyone.

Even strong language ability can still result in misunderstanding.

Jokes are understood the same way everywhere.

Question 84

Comprehension

The expression “symbolic mismatch” (as used in the passage) most nearly means: Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage: Within the maze of global exchange—where nations negotiate, corporations collaborate, and communities interact— the challenge of intercultural communication remains a demanding mental territory. Confusion often stems less from a shortage of vocabulary and more from symbolic mismatch, where pauses, tone, facial expressions, personal space, or even silence are decoded through clashing cultural assumptions. Believing that speaking a language well automatically ensures effective communication is a harmful miscon ception; fluency can sometimes conceal cultural gaps, letting misunderstanding appear as understanding. In high-context settings—seen in cultures such as Japan and parts of the Arab world —meaning is carried through relationships, indirect hints, shared his tory, and social rank. In contrast, low-context cultures like Germany and the United States value direct statements, objective framing, and individual clarity. When people from these two styles interact, the mismatch may trigger diplomatic strain, inefficient negotiations, or social distance. Even small behaviors—eye contact, conversational timing, or jokes—can create unease when judged from a single -cultural viewpoint. Moreover, mental filters shaped by schooling, tradition, and political conditioning ofte n strengthen in -group approval while branding unfamiliar styles as “wrong” or “inept.” This ethnocentric tendency fuels stereotyping, shrinks empathy, and limits genuine cooperation. Technology, though it seems to shrink distances, can further complicate intercultural exchange. Emojis, for example, are meaning -flexible; the same symbol may convey warmth in one culture and mockery in another . Machine translation, lacking situational nua nce, can turn delicate meaning into awkward distortion. Video calls may also compress or hide paralinguistic signals that support understanding across cultures. Ultimately, crossing these gaps requires self-awareness, cultural humility, and flexible dialogue. Strong intercultural communicators do not only master grammar; they build cultural empathy, question their own perceptions, and develop comfort with uncertainty. Often, the deepest growth arises not by removing differences, but by learning to engage with them.

Disagreement in musical notes

Wrong decoding of cultural signs and cues

Failure of internet signals

Complete agreement over symbols

Question 85

Comprehension

According to the writer, how can technology intensify intercultural miscommunication? Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage: Within the maze of global exchange—where nations negotiate, corporations collaborate, and communities interact— the challenge of intercultural communication remains a demanding mental territory. Confusion often stems less from a shortage of vocabulary and more from symbolic mismatch, where pauses, tone, facial expressions, personal space, or even silence are decoded through clashing cultural assumptions. Believing that speaking a language well automatically ensures effective communication is a harmful misconception; fluency can sometimes conceal cultural gaps, letting misunderstanding appear as understanding. In high-context settings—seen in cultures such as Japan and parts of the Arab world —meaning is carried through relationships, indirect hints, shared history, and social rank. In contrast, low-context cultures like Germany and the United States value direct statements, objective framing, and individual clarity. When people from these two styles interact, the mismatch may trigger diplomatic strain, inefficient negotiations, or social distance. Even small behaviors—eye contact, conversational timing, or jokes—can create unease when judged from a single -cultural viewpoint. Moreover, mental filters shaped by schooling, tradition, and political conditioning often strengthen in -group approval while branding unfamiliar styles as “wrong” or “inept .” This ethnocentric tendency fuels stereotyping, shrinks empathy, and limits genuine cooperation. Technology, though it seems to shrink distances, can further complicate intercultural exchange. Emojis, for example, are meaning -flexible; the same symbol may convey warmth in one culture and mockery in another . Machine translation, lacking situational nua nce, can turn delicate meaning into awkward distortion. Video calls may also compress or hide paralinguistic signals that support understanding across cultures. Ultimately, crossing these gaps requires self-awareness, cultural humility, and flexible dialogue. Strong intercultural communicators do not only master grammar; they build cultural empathy, question their own perceptions, and develop comfort with uncertainty. Often, the deepest growth arises not by removing differences, but by learning to engage with them.

By increasing face-to-face contact

By eliminating the need to understand language

By reducing non-verbal signals and distorting intended meaning

By promoting impulsive interaction

Question 86

Comprehension

. Which metaphor most appropriately aligns with the passage’s main idea? Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage: Within the maze of global exchange—where nations negotiate, corporations collaborate, and communities interact— the challenge of intercultural communication remains a demanding mental territory. Confusion often stems less from a shortage of vocabulary and more from symbolic mismatch, where pauses, tone, facial expressions, personal space, or even silence are decoded through clashing cultural assumptions. Believing that speaking a language well automatically ensures effective communication is a harmful miscon ception; fluency can sometimes conceal cultural gaps, letting misunderstanding appear as understanding. In high-context settings—seen in cultures such as Japan and parts of the Arab world —meaning is carried through relationships, indirect hints, shared his tory, and social rank. In contrast, low-context cultures like Germany and the United States value direct statements, objective framing, and individual clarity. When people from these two styles interact, the mismatch may trigger diplomatic strain, inefficient negotiations, or social distance. Even small behaviors—eye contact, conversational timing, or jokes—can create unease when judged from a single -cultural viewpoint. Moreover, mental filters shaped by schooling, tradition, and political conditioning ofte n strengthen in -group approval while branding unfamiliar styles as “wrong” or “inept.” This ethnocentric tendency fuels stereotyping, shrinks empathy, and limits genuine cooperation. Technology, though it seems to shrink distances, can further complicate intercultural exchange. Emojis, for example, are meaning -flexible; the same symbol may convey warmth in one culture and mockery in another . Machine translation, lacking situational nua nce, can turn delicate meaning into awkward distortion. Video calls may also compress or hide paralinguistic signals that support understanding across cultures. Ultimately, crossing these gaps requires self-awareness, cultural humility, and flexible dialogue. Strong intercultural communicators do not only master grammar; they build cultural empathy, question their own perceptions, and develop comfort with uncertainty. Often, the deepest growth arises not by removing differences, but by learning to engage with them.

A road with no destination

A window showing only one side

A maze with shifting pathways

A staircase reaching one fixed summit

Question 87

Comprehension

Spot the correctly spelt term related to weather science.

Metrology

Meteorology

Meteorlogie

Metreology

Question 88

Comprehension

Choose the correct meaning of idiom: Bite the dust

To win with ease

To fall or be defeated

To hide the truth

To complain loudly

Question 89

Comprehension

Choose the correct phrasal verb: Since the topic was extremely sensitive, she decided to _____ it entirely.

lean over

shy away from

walk into

brush aside

Question 90

Comprehension

A sentence is provided in indirect speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding direct speech. He said that he used to visit his grandparents during holidays.

“I visited my grandparents during holidays,” he said.

“I use to visit my grandparents during holidays,” he said.

“I used to visit my grandparents during holidays,” he said.

“I was visiting my grandparents during holidays,” he said.

Question 91

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: SUCCUMB

Refuse

Admit

Yield

Question 92

Comprehension

Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: They enjoyed a lot during the picnic.

have enjoyed a lot

enjoyed themselves a lot

enjoyed during the picnic

were enjoyed

Question 93

Comprehension

Choose the correct one-word substitution for: “A hidden / coded method of writing.”

Epitaph

Cipher

Epistle

Diatribe

Question 94

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: CLARIFY

Explain

Confuse

Conceal

Distort

Question 95

Comprehension

Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: Not only the chairman but also the members (1)/ has been charged with violating (2)/ the rules mentioned in the official notice (3)/ during the proceedings. (4)/

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

Question 96

Comprehension

Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: The historian described the vault above the ancient hall.

The athlete executed a clean vault in the gymnastics final.

The banker checked the vault before closing the branch.

The cathedral’s vault displayed intricate carved patterns.

The old vault collapsed after years of neglect.

Question 97

Comprehension

Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure: The employees were made to attend the briefing by the supervisor .

The supervisor was made to attend the briefing.

The supervisor had made the employees attended the briefing.

The supervisor made the employees attend the briefing.

The supervisor was attending the briefing for the employees.

Question 98

Comprehension

Choose the correct one-word substitution for: “An official, general forgiveness declared by the State.”

Parole

Amnesty

Clemency

Remission

Question 99

Comprehension

Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: The organisation requires a detailed feedback (1)/ from each department (2)/ before finalising its restructuring plan (3)/ for the next financial year . (4)/

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

Question 100

Comprehension

Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. A practical step is to expand energy options by shifting from fossil fuels to renewables like solar, wind, and geothermal power . 2. To lessen the most severe impacts of climate change, the world must sharply cut dependence on high-carbon energy production. 3. This transition not only lowers greenhouse gas output but also improves air quality and generates fresh job opportunities. 4. Moreover, policies supporting efficiency in housing and transport can further reduce total energy use.

2, 1, 3, 4

1, 2, 3, 4

4, 1, 2, 3

2, 3, 1, 4