SSC-CGL 2025 English
Practice subject-wise previous year questions
Question 176
Comprehension
Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. This is why it is widely used for tasks such as spam detection, speech recognition, and disease prediction. 2. Data science involves extracting useful insights from data using statistical methods and computational tools. 3. By examining large datasets, it uncovers hidden trends and supports better decision-making. 4. Rather than relying on guesses, analysts work with evidence drawn from real-world data.
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2, 4, 3, 1B
4, 3, 2, 1C
3, 4, 2, 1D
2, 3, 4, 1Question 177
Comprehension
Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: It is high time you must follow a proper routine.
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followed a proper routineB
must have followed a proper routineC
follow a proper routineD
will follow a proper routineQuestion 178
Comprehension
Identify the misspelt word
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AccommodationB
OccurenceC
MaintenanceD
RenaissanceQuestion 179
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: OBLITERATE
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EraseB
FosterC
AnnihilateD
ExtinguishQuestion 180
Comprehension
Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: Had I been aware of the delay, I will start earlier .
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would have started earlierB
would start earlierC
had started earlierD
would started earlierQuestion 181
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, “Finish it right now.”
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She said to finish it instantly.B
She told to finish it then.C
She told me to finish it immediately.D
She told me finish it right now.Question 182
Comprehension
Select the correct option: The committee issued several directives, none of _______ were implemented.
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thatB
themC
whichD
whomQuestion 183
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 manager remarked that employees needed to submit their reports by Monday.
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“Employees need to submit their reports by Monday,” the manager remarked.B
“Employees needed to submit their reports by Monday,” the manager said.C
“Submit your reports by Monday,” the manager ordered.D
“You were to submit your reports by Monday,” the manager said.Question 184
Comprehension
Select the correct option: Her interpretation was diametrically ________ to the accepted doctrine.
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adverseB
averseC
inverseD
opposedQuestion 185
Comprehension
Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. The key aim of this process is to make items safer to consume by reducing germs and impurities. 2. Food preservation refers to techniques used to keep perishable items from spoiling quickly. 3. These techniques may include drying, freezing, canning, and methods like salting or pickling. 4. Moreover, it helps retain quality, improves storage duration, and reduces overall food waste.
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2, 3, 1, 4B
1, 2, 3, 4C
1, 4, 3, 2D
4, 2, 1, 3Question 186
Comprehension
Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: It was not only the scattering of administrative authority across multiple agencies (1)/ that weakened coordinated policy-making, but the rigidity built into intersecting compliance frameworks (2)/ which, though intended to preserve procedural independence, (3)/ end up stalling inter-departmental coordination completely. (4)
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(1)B
(2)C
(3)D
(4)Question 187
Comprehension
Change the following from active to passive: The panel had been reviewing sensitive proposals when the alarm sounded.
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Sensitive proposals had had been reviewed by the panel when the alarm sounded.B
Sensitive proposals had been being reviewed by the panel when the alarm sounded.C
Sensitive proposals had be being reviewed by the panel when the alarm sounded.D
Sensitive proposals had reviewed by the panel when the alarm sounded.Question 188
Comprehension
According to the passage, India’s first Olympic team gold was achieved at which Games? Read the passage and answer the following questions. India’s association with the Olympics dates back to 1900, when Norman Pritchard, a British -Indian sportsperson, secured two silver medals in athletics. Yet, India’s first true team breakthrough arrived much later —at the 1928 Amsterdam Games —when the men’s hockey squad captured its maiden Olympic gold and announced India’s dominance on the world stage. Thereafter came a celebrated phase in which Indian men’s hockey ruled the Olympics, collecting eight gold medals from 1928 to 1980—an extraordinary record. However, this brilliance did not translate into consistent overall success. After 1980, India experienced a striking medal lull, revealing deeper structural shortcomings such as weak infrastructure, insufficient training systems, and limited grassroots talent identification. Many athletes had to depend heavily on personal grit rather than organized support to reach global standards. In recent decades, though, the story has shifted towards guarded hope. With initiatives like the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) and stronger corporate backing, athletes increasingly receive better coaching, nutrition planning, and mental-conditioning support. Medal counts remain moderate but have improved —highlighted by Neeraj Chopra’s landmark javelin gold at Tokyo 2020. Another encouraging development is the widening of India’s sporting footprint: progress is now visible across badminton, shooting, b oxing, athletics, and more —not just hockey and wrestling. Notably, Indian women athletes have also emerged as key contributors in recent Olympic performances. Even so, converting promise into podium finishes still demands sustained funding, scientific sports planning, and a culture that values multiple sports beyond cricket. India’s Olympic identity is still taking shape, but the ambition is unmistakable: to evolve from participation to true powerhouse status.
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1900 Games held in FranceB
1936 Games hosted in GermanyC
1928 Games conducted in the NetherlandsD
1948 Games hosted in the UKQuestion 189
Comprehension
What does the passage identify as the key reason behind India’s poor Olympic outcomes after 1980? Read the passage and answer the following questions. India’s association with the Olympics dates back to 1900, when Norman Pritchard, a British -Indian sportsperson, secured two silver medals in athletics. Yet, India’s first true team breakthrough arrived much later —at the 1928 Amsterdam Games —when the men’s hockey squad captured its maiden Olympic gold and announced India’s dominance on the world stage. Thereafter came a celebrated phase in which Indian men’s hockey ruled the Olympics, collecting eight gold medals from 1928 to 1980—an extraordinary record. However, this brilliance did not translate into consistent overall success. After 1980, India experienced a striking medal lull, revealing deeper structural shortcomings such as weak infrastructure, insufficient training systems, and limited grassroots talent identification. Many athletes had to depend heavily on personal grit rather than organized support to reach global standards. In recent decades, though, the story has shifted towards guarded hope. With initiatives like the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) and stronger corporate backing, athletes increasingly receive better coaching, nutrition planning, and mental-conditioning support. Medal counts remain moderate but have improved —highlighted by Neeraj Chopra’s landmark javelin gold at Tokyo 2020. Another encouraging development is the widening of India’s sporting footprint: progress is now visible across badminton, shooting, b oxing, athletics, and more —not just hockey and wrestling. Notably, Indian women athletes have also emerged as key contributors in recent Olympic performances. Even so, converting promise into podium finishes still demands sustained funding, scientific sports planning, and a culture that values multiple sports beyond cricket. India’s Olympic identity is still taking shape, but the ambition is unmistakable: to evolve from participation to true powerhouse status.
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Weak public enthusiasm for sportsB
Excessive dependence on cricket cultureC
Deep-rooted flaws in the sports systemD
Absence of international exposure eventsQuestion 190
Comprehension
Which programme is cited in the passage as a major boost to India’s modern Olympic preparation? Read the passage and answer the following questions. India’s association with the Olympics dates back to 1900, when Norman Pritchard, a British -Indian sportsperson, secured two silver medals in athletics. Yet, India’s first true team breakthrough arrived much later —at the 1928 Amsterdam Games —when the men’s hockey squad captured its maiden Olympic gold and announced India’s dominance on the world stage. Thereafter came a celebrated phase in which Indian men’s hockey ruled the Olympics, collecting eight gold medals from 1928 to 1980—an extraordinary record. However, this brilliance did not translate into consistent overall success. After 1980, India experienced a striking medal lull, revealing deeper structural shortcomings such as weak infrastructure, insufficient training systems, and limited grassroots talent identification. Many athletes had to depend heavily on personal grit rather than organized support to reach global standards. In recent decades, though, the story has shifted towards guarded hope. With initiatives like the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) and stronger corporate backing, athletes increasingly receive better coaching, nutrition planning, and mental-conditioning support. Medal counts remain moderate but have improved —highlighted by Neeraj Chopra’s landmark javelin gold at Tokyo 2020. Another encouraging development is the widening of India’s sporting footprint: progress is now visible across badminton, shooting, b oxing, athletics, and more —not just hockey and wrestling. Notably, Indian women athletes have also emerged as key contributors in recent Olympic performances. Even so, converting promise into podium finishes still demands sustained funding, scientific sports planning, and a culture that values multiple sports beyond cricket. India’s Olympic identity is still taking shape, but the ambition is unmistakable: to evolve from participation to true powerhouse status.
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Khel Pragati AbhiyanB
Olympic Excellence DriveC
Fit Nation CampaignD
Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS)Question 191
Comprehension
Which development is presented as the most positive shift in India’s Olympic journey in recent times? Read the passage and answer the following questions. India’s association with the Olympics dates back to 1900, when Norman Pritchard, a British -Indian sportsperson, secured two silver medals in athletics. Yet, India’s first true team breakthrough arrived much later —at the 1928 Amsterdam Games —when the men’s hockey squad captured its maiden Olympic gold and announced India’s dominance on the world stage. Thereafter came a celebrated phase in which Indian men’s hockey ruled the Olympics, collecting eight gold medals from 1928 to 1980—an extraordinary record. However, this brilliance did not translate into consistent overall success. After 1980, India experienced a striking medal lull, revealing deeper structural shortcomings such as weak infrastructure, insufficient training systems, and limited grassroots talent identification. Many athletes had to depend heavily on personal grit rather than organized support to reach global standards. In recent decades, though, the story has shifted towards guarded hope. With initiatives like the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) and stronger corporate backing, athletes increasingly receive better coaching, nutrition planning, and mental-conditioning support. Medal counts remain moderate but have improved —highlighted by Neeraj Chopra’s landmark javelin gold at Tokyo 2020. Another encouraging development is the widening of India’s sporting footprint: progress is now visible across badminton, shooting, b oxing, athletics, and more —not just hockey and wrestling. Notably, Indian women athletes have also emerged as key contributors in recent Olympic performances. Even so, converting promise into podium finishes still demands sustained funding, scientific sports planning, and a culture that values multiple sports beyond cricket. India’s Olympic identity is still taking shape, but the ambition is unmistakable: to evolve from participation to true powerhouse status.
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Cutting down cricket-related focusB
Returning to complete hockey supremacyC
Growth across many sports along with stronger women’s performancesD
A decline in dominance of Western nationsQuestion 192
Comprehension
. What does the passage suggest about India’s Olympic goals going forward? Read the passage and answer the following questions. India’s association with the Olympics dates back to 1900, when Norman Pritchard, a British -Indian sportsperson, secured two silver medals in athletics. Yet, India’s first true team breakthrough arrived much later —at the 1928 Amsterdam Games —when the men’s hockey squad captured its maiden Olympic gold and announced India’s dominance on the world stage. Thereafter came a celebrated phase in which Indian men’s hockey ruled the Olympics, collecting eight gold medals from 1928 to 1980—an extraordinary record. However, this brilliance did not translate into consistent overall success. After 1980, India experienced a striking medal lull, revealing deeper structural shortcomings such as weak infrastructure, insufficient training systems, and limited grassroots talent identification. Many athletes had to depend heavily on personal grit rather than organized support to reach global standards. In recent decades, though, the story has shifted towards guarded hope. With initiatives like the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) and stronger corporate backing, athletes increasingly receive better coaching, nutrition planning, and mental-conditioning support. Medal counts remain moderate but have improved —highlighted by Neeraj Chopra’s landmark javelin gold at Tokyo 2020. Another encouraging development is the widening of India’s sporting footprint: progress is now visible across badminton, shooting, b oxing, athletics, and more —not just hockey and wrestling. Notably, Indian women athletes have also emerged as key contributors in recent Olympic performances. Even so, converting promise into podium finishes still demands sustained funding, scientific sports planning, and a culture that values multiple sports beyond cricket. India’s Olympic identity is still taking shape, but the ambition is unmistakable: to evolve from participation to true powerhouse status.
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They depend completely on overseas training supportB
They are restricted to regular participation onlyC
They are rising, but require continuous long-term reformsD
They remain focused mainly on traditional medal sportsQuestion 193
Comprehension
Select the correct option: No sooner _________ the report released than the media erupted with criticism.
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wasB
hadC
wereD
haveQuestion 194
Comprehension
Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: The guideline seeks to neither prosecute minor violations (1)/ nor to overlook repeated breaches (2)/ arising from procedural confusion (3)/ rather than deliberate misconduct. (4)
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(1)B
(2)C
(3)D
(4)Question 195
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: INFANTILE
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SophisticatedB
SeasonedC
PuerileD
MatureQuestion 196
Comprehension
Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure: A report is submitted to the supervisor by the intern every Monday.
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The supervisor submits a report to the intern every Monday.B
The intern submits a report to the supervisor every Monday.C
The supervisor submitted a report every Monday.D
The intern has been submitting reports to the supervisor every Monday.Question 197
Comprehension
Spot the correct spelling of an early film material.
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CelluloidB
CelluloidnC
CelluliodD
CeluloidQuestion 198
Comprehension
Choose the correct meaning of idiom: Mend fences
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To restore friendly relations after a disputeB
To intensify rivalryC
To escape from responsibilityD
To forget an important detailQuestion 199
Comprehension
Choose the correct one-word substitute for: “A person who is excessively fond of eating and drinking.”
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AsceticB
GourmandC
StoicD
MiserQuestion 200
Comprehension
Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: The knight adjusted his pauldron before the joust.
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The armourer repaired the dented pauldron and refastened its straps.B
In the gallery, the curator tagged the pauldron as part of a full suit of armour .C
Professor Pauldron delivered a lecture on medieval warfare to the history students.D
The antique dealer priced the bronze pauldron higher than the matching gauntlets.