SSC-CGL 2025 English
Practice subject-wise previous year questions
Question 101
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: FLEETING
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Short-livedB
TransientC
EnduringD
MomentaryQuestion 102
Comprehension
Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: During the ceremony, the fanon lay across the bishop’s shoulder .
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The researcher documented the fanon’s use in early rituals.B
The seamstress reinforced the fanon’s border with fine stitching.C
The students discussed Fanon’s views on colonial identity.D
The priest adjusted the fanon over his chasuble.Question 103
Comprehension
Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: I am used to get up early every morning.
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of getting upB
with getting upC
to getting upD
for getting upQuestion 104
Comprehension
Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: The initiatives praised by the committee (1)/ are not only designed to modernise reporting systems (2)/ but also improving transparency in funding distribution (3)/ across all districts. (4)
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(1)B
(2)C
(3)D
(4)Question 105
Comprehension
Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. Such stories frequently examine the moral and societal impact of technological progress, from AI to genetic modification. 2. Science fiction is a form of speculative writing that commonly presents imaginative ideas related to future science and technology. 3. As a result, it becomes a strong medium for social critique and for forecasting upcoming problems and dilemmas. 4. Though it entertains readers, the genre offers more than simple escapism.
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2, 4, 1, 3B
1, 3, 2, 4C
4, 1, 3, 2D
2, 1, 4, 3Question 106
Comprehension
Spot the correct spelling of a metamorphic rock texture with large, conspicuous crystals.
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PrephyroblasticB
PorphyroblasticC
PorfyrablasticD
PorophyroblastikQuestion 107
Comprehension
Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: What the organization did not examine thoroughly enough (1)/ were not the scheme’s objectives themselves, (2)/ but the political consequences it (3)/ might have caused if carried out without wider agreement. (4)
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(1)B
(2)C
(3)D
(4)Question 108
Comprehension
Select the correct option: The speaker’s explanation was so packed with technical jargon that it veered into __________.
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opacityB
opalescentC
poaceousD
opaqueQuestion 109
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: CUTTING
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KindB
PleasantC
GentleD
SarcasticQuestion 110
Comprehension
Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: I suggested that he goes to the veterinary surgeon immediately as his dog was not well.
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go to veterinary surgeon at onceB
should goes to the veterinary surgeonC
go to the veterinary surgeon immediatelyD
should have gone to the veterinary surgeonQuestion 111
Comprehension
Select the correct option: Only after ten years of fieldwork __ she truly understand the dialect’s nuances.
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she hadB
did sheC
was sheD
she didQuestion 112
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. Ritika said, “Rajiv does not listen to me.”
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Ritika said Rajiv don’t listen to her .B
Ritika said that Rajiv doesn’t listened to her .C
Ritika said that Rajiv didn’t listen to her .D
Ritika said that Rajiv didn’t listened to her .Question 113
Comprehension
Change the following from active to passive: The research team will have reverified the samples before sunrise.
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The samples have been reverified by the research team before sunrise.B
The samples will have been reverified by the research team before sunrise.C
The samples will be reverified by the research team before sunrise.D
The samples would have been reverifying by the research team before sunrise.Question 114
Comprehension
Select the correct option: Her rebuttal, although polished, did not __________ the core issue raised by the opposition.
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addressB
depressC
illudeD
circumventQuestion 115
Comprehension
Choose the correct one-word substitute for: “A government controlled by the rich and powerful.”
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OligarchyB
BureaucracyC
PlutocracyD
TechnocracyQuestion 116
Comprehension
Identify the incorrectly spelt word:
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AvariciousB
TemerariousC
RepentantD
InadvartantQuestion 117
Comprehension
Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure: Ancient artifacts are believed to have been quietly removed from the location by trespassers before the audit.
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Trespassers removed the ancient artifacts before the audit.B
The location was quietly cleared before the audit.C
Trespassers are believed to have quietly removed ancient artifacts before the audit.D
The artifacts had been removed prior to the audit.Question 118
Comprehension
Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. This process helps ensure that the food we consume is safe and free from harmful microbes or other impurities. 2. Food processing refers to a set of techniques used to convert raw ingredients into edible products. 3. These techniques may include simple steps like chopping and grinding, as well as advanced procedures such as pasteurization and fermentation. 4. In addition, it supports preservation by increasing shelf life and can also improve nutritional value.
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2, 3, 1, 4B
1, 2, 3, 4C
3, 1, 4, 2D
4, 2, 1, 3Question 119
Comprehension
Choose the correct meaning of idiom: Pull no punches
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To remain impartialB
To hesitate before talkingC
To mislead the listenerD
To be direct and honestQuestion 120
Comprehension
In the passage, the expression “gnawing dissonance” most nearly refers to: Read the passage and answer the following questions. For seventeen-year-old Meera, adolescence did not remain just a time of changing emotions and academic goals; it turned into a space where how she saw herself clashed painfully with her sense of worth. Living in a world flooded with polished online images and algorithm-led standards of attractiveness, Meera began to feel that even her own reflection was unreliable—almost like it was deceiving her . With every scroll through social media, a constant, nagging gap grew stronger: the difference between who she truly was and the flawless body types celebrated online. This was not ordinary teenage self-doubt; it slowly became a pattern of harsh self-judgment about her appearance. Over time, she started punishing herself in quiet ways—eating felt like something she had to “earn,” mirrors felt like enemies, and even compliments sounded like coded reminders that she still wasn’t enough. Her slide into dysmorphia was gradual and silent, not dramatic or obvious. On the surface, she remained bright in studies and pleasant in company, carefully wearing an image of normal life. But behind the practiced smiles, she was breaking down inwardly. She began distancing herself emotionally, brushing off her pain as mere vanity, and treating her own value as something insignificant. The moment things changed did not come with an outburst, but with a disturbing silence: she refused to eat for days, and this finally led to medical help. Therapy introduced her to the idea that her self-perception was distorted, and helped her develop the emotional support system needed to rebuild her damaged identity. With consistent counseling, Meera learned to separate society’s imposed standards from her real, inner worth. Slowly, she started accepting that beauty is not a single fixed model decided by culture; rather, it exists in many forms shaped by diversity, well-being, and self-kindness. Meera’s story is not an isolated case—it reflects a larger crisis in which many teenagers fight invisible battles behind seemingly perfect digital lives. Addressing this problem demands more than simple awareness; it requires sh arp media literacy, supportive and empathetic spaces, and a broader redefinition of beauty that goes beyond shallow measurements.
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The physical ache of hunger from missing mealsB
The nagging conflict between her real self and online beauty idealsC
Her constant arguments with teachers at schoolD
Her growing detachment because of academic stressQuestion 121
Comprehension
According to the passage, Meera’s mental and emotional decline was: Read the passage and answer the following questions. For seventeen-year-old Meera, adolescence did not remain just a time of changing emotions and academic goals; it turned into a space where how she saw herself clashed painfully with her sense of worth. Living in a world flooded with polished online images and algorithm-led standards of attractiveness, Meera began to feel that even her own reflection was unreliable—almost like it was deceiving her . With every scroll through social media, a constant, nagging gap grew stronger: the difference between who she truly was and the flawless body types celebrated online. This was not ordinary teenage self-doubt; it slowly became a pattern of harsh self-judgment about her appearance. Over time, she started punishing herself in quiet ways—eating felt like something she had to “earn,” mirrors felt like enemies, and even compliments sounded like coded reminders that she still wasn’t enough. Her slide into dysmorphia was gradual and silent, not dramatic or obvious. On the surface, she remained bright in studies and pleasant in company, carefully wearing an image of normal life. But behind the practiced smiles, she was breaking down inwardly. She began distancing herself emotionally, brushing off her pain as mere vanity, and treating her own value as something insignificant. The moment things changed did not come with an outburst, but with a disturbing silence: she refused to eat for days, and this finally led to medical help. Therapy introduced her to the idea that her self-perception was distorted, and helped her develop the emotional support system needed to rebuild her damaged identity. With consistent counseling, Meera learned to separate society’s imposed standards from her real, inner worth. Slowly, she started accepting that beauty is not a single fixed model decided by culture; rather, it exists in many forms shaped by diversity, well-being, and self-kindness. Meera’s story is not an isolated case—it reflects a larger crisis in which many teenagers fight invisible battles behind seemingly perfect digital lives. Addressing this problem demands more than simple awareness; it requires sh arp media literacy, supportive and empathetic spaces, and a broader redefinition of beauty that goes beyond shallow measurements.
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Sudden and openly confrontationalB
Unpredictable and meant to draw attentionC
Gradual, hidden, and inwardly damagingD
Loud, defiant, and rebelliousQuestion 122
Comprehension
Which idea, introduced through therapy, became the starting point of Meera’s emotional recovery? Read the passage and answer the following questions. For seventeen-year-old Meera, adolescence did not remain just a time of changing emotions and academic goals; it turned into a space where how she saw herself clashed painfully with her sense of worth. Living in a world flooded with polished online images and algorithm-led standards of attractiveness, Meera began to feel that even her own reflection was unreliable—almost like it was deceiving her . With every scroll through social media, a constant, nagging gap grew stronger: the difference between who she truly was and the flawless body types celebrated online. This was not ordinary teenage self-doubt; it slowly became a pattern of harsh self-judgment about her appearance. Over time, she started punishing herself in quiet ways—eating felt like something she had to “earn,” mirrors felt like enemies, and even compliments sounded like coded reminders that she still wasn’t enough. Her slide into dysmorphia was gradual and silent, not dramatic or obvious. On the surface, she remained bright in studies and pleasant in company, carefully wearing an image of normal life. But behind the practiced smiles, she was breaking down inwardly. She began distancing herself emotionally, brushing off her pain as mere vanity, and treating her own value as something insignificant. The moment things changed did not come with an outburst, but with a disturbing silence: she refused to eat for days, and this finally led to medical help. Therapy introduced her to the idea that her self-perception was distorted, and helped her develop the emotional support system needed to rebuild her damaged identity. With consistent counseling, Meera learned to separate society’s imposed standards from her real, inner worth. Slowly, she started accepting that beauty is not a single fixed model decided by culture; rather, it exists in many forms shaped by diversity, well-being, and self-kindness. Meera’s story is not an isolated case—it reflects a larger crisis in which many teenagers fight invisible battles behind seemingly perfect digital lives. Addressing this problem demands more than simple awareness; it requires sh arp media literacy, supportive and empathetic spaces, and a broader redefinition of beauty that goes beyond shallow measurements.
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Seeking narcissistic approval from othersB
Understanding self-image distortionC
Learning techniques to manage social isolationD
Following a strict behavioural conditioning planQuestion 123
Comprehension
Which option best expresses the core message of the passage? Read the passage and answer the following questions. For seventeen-year-old Meera, adolescence did not remain just a time of changing emotions and academic goals; it turned into a space where how she saw herself clashed painfully with her sense of worth. Living in a world flooded with polished online images and algorithm-led standards of attractiveness, Meera began to feel that even her own reflection was unreliable—almost like it was deceiving her . With every scroll through social media, a constant, nagging gap grew stronger: the difference between who she truly was and the flawless body types celebrated online. This was not ordinary teenage self-doubt; it slowly became a pattern of harsh self-judgment about her appearance. Over time, she started punishing herself in quiet ways—eating felt like something she had to “earn,” mirrors felt like enemies, and even compliments sounded like coded reminders that she still wasn’t enough. Her slide into dysmorphia was gradual and silent, not dramatic or obvious. On the surface, she remained bright in studies and pleasant in company, carefully wearing an image of normal life. But behind the practiced smiles, she was breaking down inwardly. She began distancing herself emotionally, brushing off her pain as mere vanity, and treating her own value as something insignificant. The moment things changed did not come with an outburst, but with a disturbing silence: she refused to eat for days, and this finally led to medical help. Therapy introduced her to the idea that her self-perception was distorted, and helped her develop the emotional support system needed to rebuild her damaged identity. With consistent counseling, Meera learned to separate society’s imposed standards from her real, inner worth. Slowly, she started accepting that beauty is not a single fixed model decided by culture; rather, it exists in many forms shaped by diversity, well-being, and self-kindness. Meera’s story is not an isolated case—it reflects a larger crisis in which many teenagers fight invisible battles behind seemingly perfect digital lives. Addressing this problem demands more than simple awareness; it requires sharp media literacy, supportive and empathetic spaces, and a broader redefinition of beauty that goes beyond shallow measurements.
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Teenagers are mainly affected by peer pressureB
Modern fashion and cosmetic trends dominate teen lifeC
Curated digital beauty standards trigger silent psychological strugglesD
Academic counseling is the most essential need for teensQuestion 124
Comprehension
. The author’s tone in the concluding lines of the passage is: Read the passage and answer the following questions. For seventeen-year-old Meera, adolescence did not remain just a time of changing emotions and academic goals; it turned into a space where how she saw herself clashed painfully with her sense of worth. Living in a world flooded with polished online images and algorithm-led standards of attractiveness, Meera began to feel that even her own reflection was unreliable—almost like it was deceiving her . With every scroll through social media, a constant, nagging gap grew stronger: the difference between who she truly was and the flawless body types celebrated online. This was not ordinary teenage self-doubt; it slowly became a pattern of harsh self-judgment about her appearance. Over time, she started punishing herself in quiet ways—eating felt like something she had to “earn,” mirrors felt like enemies, and even compliments sounded like coded reminders that she still wasn’t enough. Her slide into dysmorphia was gradual and silent, not dramatic or obvious. On the surface, she remained bright in studies and pleasant in company, carefully wearing an image of normal life. But behind the practiced smiles, she was breaking down inwardly. She began distancing herself emotionally, brushing off her pain as mere vanity, and treating her own value as something insignificant. The moment things changed did not come with an outburst, but with a disturbing silence: she refused to eat for days, and this finally led to medical help. Therapy introduced her to the idea that her self-perception was distorted, and helped her develop the emotional support system needed to rebuild her damaged identity. With consistent counseling, Meera learned to separate society’s imposed standards from her real, inner worth. Slowly, she started accepting that beauty is not a single fixed model decided by culture; rather, it exists in many forms shaped by diversity, well-being, and self-kindness. Meera’s story is not an isolated case—it reflects a larger crisis in which many teenagers fight invisible battles behind seemingly perfect digital lives. Addressing this problem demands more than simple awareness; it requires sh arp media literacy, supportive and empathetic spaces, and a broader redefinition of beauty that goes beyond shallow measurements.
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Sarcastic and dismissiveB
Thoughtful and socially criticalC
Cheerful and celebratoryD
Emotionless and completely neutralQuestion 125
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. The supervisor told the staff that the submission deadline had been pushed back by two days.
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“You can turn in the work two days after the scheduled date,” the supervisor informed.B
“The submission deadline has been pushed back by two days,” said the supervisor .C
“We are pushing back the submission deadline by two days,” the supervisor said.D
“You must complete it within two additional days,” the supervisor said.