SSC-CGL 2025 English
Practice subject-wise previous year questions
Question 426
Comprehension
Fill in the blank with the correctly spelt word. The auditor's report revealed only a ________ examination of the company's financial records.
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supperficialB
superficiallC
supurficielD
superficialQuestion 427
Comprehension
Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A person who insists on strict adherence to rules'.
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DespotB
MartinetC
PedantD
ZealotQuestion 428
Comprehension
Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure: The allegation that the records had been falsified was reported as unsubstantiated.
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The records falsified the allegation, which was reported.B
The reporting of the records' falsification was alleged.C
It was reported as unsubstantiated that the records were falsified.D
Investigators reported the allegation that someone had falsified the records as unsubstantiated.Question 429
Comprehension
Choose the correct meaning of idiom: Cut the Gordian knot
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To complicate a straightforward matter unnecessarilyB
To postpone an inevitable confrontationC
To seek counsel from multiple advisors before decidingD
To resolve a difficult problem by bold, decisive actionQuestion 430
Comprehension
Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'Deliberate breach of faith or betrayal of trust'.
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MendacityB
TurpitudeC
PerfidyD
TreacheryQuestion 431
Comprehension
Choose the correct meaning of idiom: Harp on the same string
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To switch topics abruptly during a discussionB
To speak evasively about a sensitive issueC
To change one's stance under external pressureD
To dwell on the same subject repeatedly and tediouslyQuestion 432
Comprehension
Select the correct option for the Direct Speech conversion of the sentence below. The biologist remarked that genetic mutations could be accelerated by prolonged radiation exposure.
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The biologist said, "Genetic mutations can be accelerated by prolonged radiation exposure."B
She remarked, "If radiation is prolonged, genetic mutations will be accelerated."C
The biologist said, "Genetic mutations could be accelerated by prolonged radiation exposure."D
She said, "Genetic mutations accelerate when radiation exposure is prolonged."Question 433
Comprehension
Choose the correctly spelt word meaning of the theory that all knowledge comes from sensory experience.
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EmpirisismB
EmpiricizmC
EmpiricismD
EmpericizmQuestion 434
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Incipient
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EmbryonicB
RudimentaryC
GerminalD
MatureQuestion 435
Comprehension
Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: Despite the warning signs, (1)/ the project lead had failed recognising (2)/ the critical flaws in the initial design (3)/ before the prototype was approved. (4)
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(1)B
(2)C
(3)D
(4)Question 436
Comprehension
Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: The conductor praised the rich bass resonance of the choir's lower section.
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The angler pulled a striped bass from the cold river at dawn.B
The bass line in the symphony was composed by Brahms.C
She turned up the bass on the equaliser for a fuller sound.D
The bass drum set the tempo for the entire orchestra.Question 437
Comprehension
Rearrange the following sentences in correct order to make a logical passage. 1. Clinical trials assess safety and efficacy before regulatory bodies grant approval. 2. Vaccine development begins with identifying antigens that trigger an immune response. 3. Once approved, mass immunisation campaigns aim to achieve herd immunity. 4. Ongoing surveillance monitors for adverse effects and emerging pathogen variants.
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2-3-1-4B
2-4-1-3C
4-1-2-3D
2-1-3-4Question 438
Comprehension
Spot the correct spelling of a sound-imitative word class.
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OnomatopoeyaB
OnomatopoeiaC
OnnomatopoeiaD
OnomatopeiaQuestion 439
Comprehension
Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. This makes solar power an increasingly cost-competitive alternative to fossil fuels. 2. Solar energy harnesses sunlight through photovoltaic cells to generate electricity. 3. Technological advances have significantly reduced the cost of manufacturing solar panels. 4. Widespread adoption, however, requires improvements in energy storage and grid integration.
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2, 3, 1, 4B
3, 1, 4, 2C
1, 2, 4, 3D
4, 2, 3, 1Question 440
Comprehension
Rearrange the following sentences to form a meaningful passage: 1. Regular reading strengthens vocabulary, analytical thinking, and empathy. 2. Despite the rise of digital media, the habit of reading remains indispensable. 3. Reading literary fiction, in particular, has been shown to enhance theory of mind. 4. Cultivating a reading culture therefore demands deliberate effort from both educators and policymakers.
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2-1-3-4B
3-1-4-2C
1-3-2-4D
4-2-1-3Question 441
Comprehension
Fill in the blank with the appropriate article. ____ epic tragedy 'Paradise Lost' by ____ celebrated poet John Milton.
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The, theB
An, theC
An, aD
A, theQuestion 442
Comprehension
Change the following from active to passive: The engineers may have been overlooking certain critical safety protocols.
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Certain critical safety protocols may have been overlooked by the engineers.B
Certain critical safety protocols may be being overlooked by the engineers.C
Certain critical safety protocols may have been being overlooked by the engineers.D
Certain critical safety protocols may had been being overlooked by the engineers.Question 443
Comprehension
Choose the correct meaning of idiom: At sea
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Navigating a situation skillfullyB
Acting recklessly without regard for consequencesC
Seeking an adventurous escape from routineD
Feeling confused or perplexedQuestion 444
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. She said to him, "Have you submitted the quarterly report?"
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She asked him had he submitted the quarterly report.B
She asked him whether he has submitted the quarterly report.C
She asked him whether he had submitted the quarterly report.D
She said him that he had submitted the quarterly report.Question 445
Comprehension
Which of the following is the correct tense used in the sentence: "Disruption of this process through habitual short sleep has been tentatively linked to elevated long -term risk of cognitive decline."? Read the passage and answer the questions: The relationship between sleep and cognitive performance has become a focal point of neurological research, with mounting evidence suggesting that sleep deprivation exerts a far more pervasive influence on mental functioning than previously acknowledged. B eyond the well -documented effects on alertness and reaction time, chronic sleep insufficiency has been shown to impair higher-order executive functions, including working memory, decision-making, and the capacity for abstract reasoning. These impairments d o not manifest as sudden breakdowns but instead accumulate imperceptibly over time, rendering individuals progressively less capable without their awareness —a particularly treacherous dimension of prolonged sleep debt. At the neurological level, sleep serves as a critical period of cellular restoration and synaptic consolidation. During non- REM sleep, the glymphatic system actively clears metabolic waste products from the brain, including amyloid -beta proteins associated with neurodegenerative conditions. Disruption of this process through habitual short sleep has been tentatively linked to elevated long -term risk of cognitive decline. Simultaneously, REM sleep is integral to emotional regulation and the consolidation of procedural and declarative memory —processes that cannot be compensated by mere wakefulness. Despite the compelling scientific consensus surrounding sleep's restorative function, modern professional culture continues to valorise overwork and dismiss sleep as a concession to weakness. Addressing this cultural inertia requires not only individual be havioural change but also systemic institutional reform: workplaces must actively discourage practices that incentivise sleep deprivation, while public health campaigns should endeavour to reframe adequate sleep as a cornerstone of productivity and cognitive wellbeing rather than a sign of insufficient ambition.
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Simple PastB
Present Perfect PassiveC
Future ContinuousD
Past Perfect ContinuousQuestion 446
Comprehension
Identify the grammatical function of the phrase "Beyond the well-documented effects on alertness and reaction time" in the first paragraph. Read the passage and answer the questions: The relationship between sleep and cognitive performance has become a focal point of neurological research, with mounting evidence suggesting that sleep deprivation exerts a far more pervasive influence on mental functioning than previously acknowledged. B eyond the well -documented effects on alertness and reaction time, chronic sleep insufficiency has been shown to impair higher-order executive functions, including working memory, decision-making, and the capacity for abstract reasoning. These impairments d o not manifest as sudden breakdowns but instead accumulate imperceptibly over time, rendering individuals progressively less capable without their awareness —a particularly treacherous dimension of prolonged sleep debt. At the neurological level, sleep serves as a critical period of cellular restoration and synaptic consolidation. During non- REM sleep, the glymphatic system actively clears metabolic waste products from the brain, including amyloid -beta proteins associated with neurodegenerative conditions. Disruption of this process through habitual short sleep has been tentatively linked to elevated long -term risk of cognitive decline. Simultaneously, REM sleep is integral to emotional regulation and the consolidation of procedural and declarative memory —processes that cannot be compensated by mere wakefulness. Despite the compelling scientific consensus surrounding sleep's restorative function, modern professional culture continues to valorise overwork and dismiss sleep as a concession to weakness. Addressing this cultural inertia requires not only individual be havioural change but also systemic institutional reform: workplaces must actively discourage practices that incentivise sleep deprivation, while public health campaigns should endeavour to reframe adequate sleep as a cornerstone of productivity and cognitive wellbeing rather than a sign of insufficient ambition.
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A noun clause functioning as the main subject of the sentence.B
A relative clause modifying the noun 'evidence'.C
An introductory prepositional phrase modifying the main clause.D
A direct object of the verb 'suggested'.Question 447
Comprehension
What is the meaning of the word "imperceptibly" as used in the passage? Read the passage and answer the questions: The relationship between sleep and cognitive performance has become a focal point of neurological research, with mounting evidence suggesting that sleep deprivation exerts a far more pervasive influence on mental functioning than previously acknowledged. B eyond the well -documented effects on alertness and reaction time, chronic sleep insufficiency has been shown to impair higher-order executive functions, including working memory, decision-making, and the capacity for abstract reasoning. These impairments d o not manifest as sudden breakdowns but instead accumulate imperceptibly over time, rendering individuals progressively less capable without their awareness —a particularly treacherous dimension of prolonged sleep debt. At the neurological level, sleep serves as a critical period of cellular restoration and synaptic consolidation. During non- REM sleep, the glymphatic system actively clears metabolic waste products from the brain, including amyloid -beta proteins associated with neurodegenerative conditions. Disruption of this process through habitual short sleep has been tentatively linked to elevated long -term risk of cognitive decline. Simultaneously, REM sleep is integral to emotional regulation and the consolidation of procedural and declarative memory —processes that cannot be compensated by mere wakefulness. Despite the compelling scientific consensus surrounding sleep's restorative function, modern professional culture continues to valorise overwork and dismiss sleep as a concession to weakness. Addressing this cultural inertia requires not only individual be havioural change but also systemic institutional reform: workplaces must actively discourage practices that incentivise sleep deprivation, while public health campaigns should endeavour to reframe adequate sleep as a cornerstone of productivity and cognitive wellbeing rather than a sign of insufficient ambition.
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Rapidly and measurablyB
Predictably and systematicallyC
In a manner too gradual to be noticedD
Openly and with full awarenessQuestion 448
Comprehension
The word "valorise" most nearly means: Read the passage and answer the questions: The relationship between sleep and cognitive performance has become a focal point of neurological research, with mounting evidence suggesting that sleep deprivation exerts a far more pervasive influence on mental functioning than previously acknowledged. B eyond the well -documented effects on alertness and reaction time, chronic sleep insufficiency has been shown to impair higher-order executive functions, including working memory, decision-making, and the capacity for abstract reasoning. These impairments d o not manifest as sudden breakdowns but instead accumulate imperceptibly over time, rendering individuals progressively less capable without their awareness —a particularly treacherous dimension of prolonged sleep debt. At the neurological level, sleep serves as a critical period of cellular restoration and synaptic consolidation. During non- REM sleep, the glymphatic system actively clears metabolic waste products from the brain, including amyloid -beta proteins associated with neurodegenerative conditions. Disruption of this process through habitual short sleep has been tentatively linked to elevated long -term risk of cognitive decline. Simultaneously, REM sleep is integral to emotional regulation and the consolidation of procedural and declarative memory —processes that cannot be compensated by mere wakefulness. Despite the compelling scientific consensus surrounding sleep's restorative function, modern professional culture continues to valorise overwork and dismiss sleep as a concession to weakness. Addressing this cultural inertia requires not only individual be havioural change but also systemic institutional reform: workplaces must actively discourage practices that incentivise sleep deprivation, while public health campaigns should endeavour to reframe adequate sleep as a cornerstone of productivity and cognitive wellbeing rather than a sign of insufficient ambition.
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CondemnB
Elevate in status or worthC
IgnoreD
Estimate at a low rateQuestion 449
Comprehension
According to the passage, what makes prolonged sleep debt particularly treacherous? Read the passage and answer the questions: The relationship between sleep and cognitive performance has become a focal point of neurological research, with mounting evidence suggesting that sleep deprivation exerts a far more pervasive influence on mental functioning than previously acknowledged. B eyond the well -documented effects on alertness and reaction time, chronic sleep insufficiency has been shown to impair higher-order executive functions, including working memory, decision-making, and the capacity for abstract reasoning. These impairments d o not manifest as sudden breakdowns but instead accumulate imperceptibly over time, rendering individuals progressively less capable without their awareness —a particularly treacherous dimension of prolonged sleep debt. At the neurological level, sleep serves as a critical period of cellular restoration and synaptic consolidation. During non- REM sleep, the glymphatic system actively clears metabolic waste products from the brain, including amyloid -beta proteins associated with neurodegenerative conditions. Disruption of this process through habitual short sleep has been tentatively linked to elevated long -term risk of cognitive decline. Simultaneously, REM sleep is integral to emotional regulation and the consolidation of procedural and declarative memory —processes that cannot be compensated by mere wakefulness. Despite the compelling scientific consensus surrounding sleep's restorative function, modern professional culture continues to valorise overwork and dismiss sleep as a concession to weakness. Addressing this cultural inertia requires not only individual be havioural change but also systemic institutional reform: workplaces must actively discourage practices that incentivise sleep deprivation, while public health campaigns should endeavour to reframe adequate sleep as a cornerstone of productivity and cognitive wellbeing rather than a sign of insufficient ambition.
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It causes immediate and catastrophic neurological failure.B
Individuals become progressively less capable without realising it.C
It permanently destroys the glymphatic system.D
It prevents all forms of memory consolidation within a single night.Question 450
Comprehension
Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: She behaves as if she was owning the entire department.
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as if she owns the entire departmentB
as though she owned the entire departmentC
as if she is owning the entire departmentD
as she owns the entire department