SSC-GD 2021 Questions

13 Dec 2021 • Shift 2

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Question 1

Logical Reasoning

Which of the following words does not belong to the given group? Rose, Lotus, Jasmine, Mango

Rose

Lotus

Jasmine

Mango

Question 2

Logical Reasoning

One number does not fit into the given factorial series. Identify it. 3, 6, 24, 120, 720, 800

120

800

Question 3

Logical Reasoning

Ramesh said, “That boy is the son of the only daughter of my grandfather .” How is the boy related to Ramesh?

Brother

Son

Nephew

Uncle

Question 4

Logical Reasoning

Find the option that best completes the analogy. AC : FH :: BD : ?

Question 5

Logical Reasoning

Which of the following number sets is different from the others? (9, 18, 36) (12, 24, 48) (7, 14, 29) (5, 10, 20)

(9,18,36)

(12,24,48)

(7,14,29)

(5,10,20)

Question 6

Logical Reasoning

Introducing a man, a woman said, “He is the brother of the daughter of my father .” How is the man related to the woman?

Brother

Son

Cousin

Nephew

Question 7

Logical Reasoning

How many letters in the given word are between the first vowel and the last consonant? “COMMUNICATION”

Question 8

Logical Reasoning

Which of the following address(es) is/are exactly the same as the given address? Given Address: Amit Sharma, Flat 21A, Green Residency, Bhopal, 462016 1. Amit Sharma, Flat 21A, Green Residency, Bhopal, 462016 2. Amit Sharma, Flat 21, Green Residency, Bhopal, 462016 3. Amit Sharma, Flat 21A, Green Residencies, Bhopal, 462016 4. Amit Sharma, Flat 21A, Green Residency, Bhopal, 462018

Only 1

Only 2

Only 3

Only 4

Question 9

Logical Reasoning

If CLOUD is coded as ENQWF, how is RAIN coded?

TCKP

TCKO

TCJO

TDKO

Question 10

Logical Reasoning

A mixture contains milk and water in the ratio 3 : 5. If the total quantity is 40 litres, how much milk should be added to make the ratio 1 : 1?

8 L

10 L

12 L

15 L

Question 11

Logical Reasoning

Read the following statement carefully and identify the conclusion(s) that follow. Statement: All registered voters received voter ID cards. Conclusions: I. Some people received voter ID cards. II. No unregistered person received a voter ID card.

Only I follows

Only II follows

Both I and II follow

Neither I nor II follows

Question 12

Logical Reasoning

Each letter of the word given below is arranged in alphabetical order . How many letters are there between the 4th letter from the left and the 3rd letter from the right in the new arrangement? HOSPITAL

One

Two

Three

Four

Question 13

Logical Reasoning

What should come at the place of the question mark (?) in the following series? 2, 3, 8, 9, 26, 27, ?

Question 14

Logical Reasoning

Select the letter-cluster from the given options that will replace the question mark (?) in the following series. ABZ, BCY , CDX, DEW, ?

EEV

EFV

EFU

EFX

Question 15

Logical Reasoning

In the following question, the second word is formed by rearranging the letters of the first word using a specific pattern. Apply the same pattern to the third word. PLANET : LPAENT :: ORANGE : ?

ROAGNE

OARNGE

OGRANE

OARNEG

Question 16

Logical Reasoning

Select the letter-cluster that can replace the question mark (?) in the given series. LMP , NOR, PQT, ?

RVU

RUV

STV

RSV

Question 17

Logical Reasoning

If 9/11 = A and 3/7 = B, then find the value of A - B.

0.29

0.39

0.35

0.22

Question 18

Logical Reasoning

Pointing to a woman, Rahul said, “She is the wife of my father’s only son.”How is the woman related to Rahul?

Sister

Mother

Wife

Sister-in-law

Question 19

Logical Reasoning

How many meaningful four-letter English words can be formed using the 1st, 3rd, 5th and 6th letters of the word “TEACHER”, using each letter only once in each word?

Question 20

Logical Reasoning

What comes next in the given number series? 1, 8, 27, 64, 125, ?

196

216

225

256

Question 21

Logical Reasoning

Which of the following alternatives will replace the question mark? Ignition, Acceleration, Motion, Deceleration, ?

Speed

Stop

Brake

Control

Question 22

Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Ontology : Being :: Aesthetics : ?

Beauty

Logic

Knowledge

Reality

Question 23

Logical Reasoning

If the sum of 48 and 52 is multiplied by 3, what will be the result?

300

294

312

288

Question 24

Logical Reasoning

Identify the assumptions that must be implicit for the statement to be valid. Statement: Despite improved internet speeds, cybersecurity threats continue to increase globally. Assumptions: I. Faster internet increases digital exposure. II. Cyber threats are unaffected by internet speed. III. Cybersecurity measures are inadequate worldwide.

Only I

Only I and III

Only II

All I, II and III

Question 25

Logical Reasoning

If 4 @ 2 = 12 and 6 @ 3 = 27, then what is the value of 8 @ 4?

Question 26

Which of the following statements correctly reflect India's recent digital governance initiatives? 1. DigiLocker enables citizens to store official documents digitally. 2. BharatNet focuses on urban metro connectivity only.

Only 1

Only 2

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Question 27

Assertion (A): GST is a destination-based tax. Reason (R): GST is levied only on manufacturing.

Both A and R are true, and R explains A

Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A

A is true, but R is false

A is false, but R is true

Question 28

What is the main objective of the Right to Information Act, 2005?

To regulate media

To ensure transparency in governance

To control elections

To promote digital literacy

Question 29

What change did the Charter Act of 1813 bring to the East India Company?

Ended Company's trade monopoly

Abolished Company rule

Introduced universal suffrage

Created provincial governments

Question 30

Which of the following statements about Red Fort are correct? 1. It was constructed during the reign of Shah Jahan. 2. It is located on the banks of the Yamuna River . 3. It served as the main residence of Mughal emperors.

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

Question 31

According to recent reports, which factor has significantly impacted global peace trends?

Technological innovation

Armed conflicts

Tourism growth

Agricultural productivity

Question 32

The dependency ratio refers to:

Ratio of imports to exports

Ratio of dependent population to working population

Ratio of GDP to population

Difference between birth and death rates

Question 33

Which statement highlights a key feature of India's IT industry?

Depends entirely on imports

Strong global outsourcing presence

Limited to domestic markets

Controlled only by government

Question 34

Under recent climate action plans, which sector receives major focus for adaptation?

Defence

Agriculture

Space research

Banking

Question 35

Which Article of the Constitution deals with the appointment of the Prime Minister?

Article 72

Article 74

Article 75

Article 76

Question 36

Why are footballs generally spherical in shape?

For aesthetic appeal

To ensure uniform motion

To reduce friction

To increase weight

Question 37

Which of the following statements about the atmosphere is correct? 1. Troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere. 2. Ionosphere lies above the mesosphere.

Statement 1 only

Statement 2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Question 38

Which statement best describes the contribution of Kabir to Indian literature?

Promoted ritualistic worship

Criticized social inequalities through verses

Wrote only court poetry

Composed epics in S

Question 39

What is the primary function of mitochondria?

Protein synthesis

Energy production

Cell division

Waste removal

Question 40

At the 1980 Moscow Olympics, which timing did India record in men's hockey final?

2–1

3–2

1–0

4–3

Question 41

Examine the statements about Chandrayaan-3 mission: 1. It successfully landed near the Moon’s south pole. 2. It carried an orbiter along with the lander and rover .

Only 1

Only 2

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Question 42

Which Indian state has the highest literacy rate as per Census 2011?

Kerala

Tamil Nadu

Himachal Pradesh

Punjab

Question 43

Where is the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium located?

Kolkata

New Delhi

Chennai

Hyderabad

Question 44

Which commission recommended reforms in Centre-State financial relations?

Finance Commission

Sarkaria Commission

Planning Commission

Election Commission

Question 45

Which statement correctly represents the Nobel Prize in Literature?

Awarded annually for scientific discoveries

Recognizes outstanding literary contributions

Given only to novelists

Limited to European authors

Question 46

The National Food Security Act primarily aims to:

Promote exports

Provide subsidized food grains

Increase agricultural taxes

Encourage private farming

Question 47

In which type of terrain are waterfalls most commonly formed?

Desert plains

Plateau regions

Coastal plains

Floodplains

Question 48

In Indian philosophy, which two major paths to liberation are emphasized?

Karma and Jnana

Bhakti and Yoga

Dharma and Artha

Moksha and Kama

Question 49

Why is aluminium widely used in aircraft construction?

High density

Corrosion resistance and light weight

Low melting point

Magnetic properties

Question 50

Who inaugurated India's first metro rail service in Kolkata?

Rajiv Gandhi

Indira Gandhi

Jyoti Basu

P .V . Narasimha Rao

Question 51

Arithmetic

Table – Daily production (in units) of 5 machines over 4 days. Day M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 Day 1 150 140 180 130 160 Day 2 160 135 190 135 165 Day 3 155 145 185 140 170 Day 4 165 150 195 145 175 What is the average daily production of Machine M3?

187.5

185

190

182.5

Question 52

Arithmetic

The budget of a factory is distributed among raw materials, wages, and maintenance in the ratio 4:3:3. During a year, the cost of raw materials rises by 12%, wages by 8%, and maintenance falls by 10%. What is the overall percentage change in the total budget?

0.4% decrease

4.2% increase

3.2% increase

2.0% decrease

Question 53

Arithmetic

Suppose p = √3 + √7, q = √8 + √2 and r = 2√3 + 2. Which of the following is true?

p < q < r

r < q < p

q < p < r

p < r < q

Question 54

Arithmetic

Evaluate: 7 − [ 3 4 ÷ { 1 8 + ( 1 2 × (1− 1 4))}]

11/2

21/4

23/4

25/4

Question 55

Arithmetic

X and Y started a business by investing ₹60,000 and ₹90,000 respectively. After 6 months, X doubled his capital, while Y reduced his capital by ₹30,000. If the total annual profit is ₹62,000, what is Y's share(to the nearest integer)?

₹28,182

₹30,105

₹33,000

₹35,512

Question 56

Arithmetic

P , Q, and R invested ₹30,000, ₹40,000, and ₹50,000 respectively in a business. If the profit at the end of the year is ₹36,000, what is Q's share of the profit?

₹12,000

₹11,000

₹10,800

₹10,000

Question 57

Arithmetic

A vendor sold 18 pens for ₹1,440 and gained a profit of 20%. How many pens must he sell for ₹1,408 to make a profit of 12%(to the nearest integer)?

Question 58

Arithmetic

From a 54-litre container of pure milk, 9 litres are removed and replaced by water . This process is repeated three times in total. What is the final quantity of milk left in the container?

30.37 litres

31.25 litres

34.29 litres

36.10 litres

Question 59

Arithmetic

In a town, the present number of employed people is 40,000. If the number of employed men decreases by 4% and the number of employed women increases by 12%, the total employed population becomes 40,480. What is the present number of employed men?

20,000

22,000

27,000

26,000

Question 60

Arithmetic

A shopkeeper ordered 12 kg of premium coffee and some kg of regular coffee. The price of premium coffee per kg was three times that of regular coffee. Due to a billing mistake, the quantities of the two types were interchanged, which reduced the total bill by 30%. What was the ratio of the quantity of premium coffee to regular coffee in the original order?

21:31

23:24

14:13

23:11

Question 61

Arithmetic

P and Q together can complete a job in 16 days. Q and R together can complete it in 24 days, and R and P together can do it in 32 days. In how many days can P alone complete the job?

30 1 2 days

32 days

38 2 5 days

48 days

Question 62

Arithmetic

A trader sells one variety of sugar at ₹36 per kg, incurring a 10% loss, and another variety at ₹48 per kg, incurring a 20% loss. If he mixes the two varieties in equal quantities and sells the mixture at ₹42 per kg, what is his overall profit or loss percentage?

Loss of 16%

Loss of 15%

Profit of 12.5%

Profit of 15%

Question 63

Arithmetic

What is the area of a sector of a circle with radius 9 cm and central angle 80°?

18π cm²

27π cm²

36π/5 cm²

72π/5 cm²

Question 64

Arithmetic

Which of the following lines is parallel to 4x − 3y = 7?

4x − 3y = 5

3x − 4y = 7

4x + 3y = 7

2x − 3y = 5

Question 65

Arithmetic

If cos(90° − θ) = sin(2θ), what is θ?

60°

30°

45°

90°

Question 66

Arithmetic

Given that angles A and B are complementary and cosA = 5/13, what is tanB?

12/5

5/12

4/3

3/4

Question 67

Arithmetic

In a cyclic quadrilateral PQRS, if angle P is 110°, what is the measure of angle R?

70°

80°

90°

110°

Question 68

Arithmetic

A milkman mixes water with pure milk. If he sells the mixture at the cost price of pure milk and makes a profit of 25%, what is the ratio of water to milk in the mixture?

1:3

1:4

1:5

2:5

Question 69

Arithmetic

Two cyclists start from the same point on a circular track of length 900 m at 7:00 a.m. and ride in opposite directions. Their speeds are 6 km/h and 9 km/h respectively. At what time will they meet for the fourth time?

7:15:18 a.m.

7:14:24 a.m.

7:30:24 a.m.

7:36:18 a.m.

Question 70

Arithmetic

In triangles DEF and PQR, if DE = PQ, EF = QR, and FD = RP , which congruence criterion shows that triangle DEF is congruent to triangle PQR?

SSS

SAS

ASA

RHS

Question 71

Arithmetic

A bus covers 30% of a journey at a speed of 24 km/h and the remaining distance at a speed of 36 km/h. What is the average speed of the bus for the entire journey?

28.8 km/h

29.4 km/h

30 km/h

31.3 km/h

Question 72

Arithmetic

The area of a sector of a circle of radius 6 cm with central angle 120° is:

12π cm²

18π cm²

24π cm²

30π cm²

Question 73

Arithmetic

If t = √6 + 3, find t² − 6√6.

Question 74

Arithmetic

What is the radian measure of 135°?

3π/5

5π/6

3π/4

7π/6

Question 75

Arithmetic

If sin²θ − cos²θ = −1/3, find the value of cos²θ.

1/3

1/2

2/3

5/6

Question 76

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: FLEETING

Short-lived

Transient

Enduring

Momentary

Question 77

Comprehension

Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: During the ceremony, the fanon lay across the bishop’s shoulder .

The researcher documented the fanon’s use in early rituals.

The seamstress reinforced the fanon’s border with fine stitching.

The students discussed Fanon’s views on colonial identity.

The priest adjusted the fanon over his chasuble.

Question 78

Comprehension

Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: I am used to get up early every morning.

of getting up

with getting up

to getting up

for getting up

Question 79

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)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

Question 80

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.

2, 4, 1, 3

1, 3, 2, 4

4, 1, 3, 2

2, 1, 4, 3

Question 81

Comprehension

Spot the correct spelling of a metamorphic rock texture with large, conspicuous crystals.

Prephyroblastic

Porphyroblastic

Porfyrablastic

Porophyroblastik

Question 82

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)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

Question 83

Comprehension

Select the correct option: The speaker’s explanation was so packed with technical jargon that it veered into __________.

opacity

opalescent

poaceous

opaque

Question 84

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: CUTTING

Kind

Pleasant

Gentle

Sarcastic

Question 85

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.

go to veterinary surgeon at once

should goes to the veterinary surgeon

go to the veterinary surgeon immediately

should have gone to the veterinary surgeon

Question 86

Comprehension

Select the correct option: Only after ten years of fieldwork __ she truly understand the dialect’s nuances.

she had

did she

was she

she did

Question 87

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.”

Ritika said Rajiv don’t listen to her .

Ritika said that Rajiv doesn’t listened to her .

Ritika said that Rajiv didn’t listen to her .

Ritika said that Rajiv didn’t listened to her .

Question 88

Comprehension

Change the following from active to passive: The research team will have reverified the samples before sunrise.

The samples have been reverified by the research team before sunrise.

The samples will have been reverified by the research team before sunrise.

The samples will be reverified by the research team before sunrise.

The samples would have been reverifying by the research team before sunrise.

Question 89

Comprehension

Select the correct option: Her rebuttal, although polished, did not __________ the core issue raised by the opposition.

address

depress

illude

circumvent

Question 90

Comprehension

Choose the correct one-word substitute for: “A government controlled by the rich and powerful.”

Oligarchy

Bureaucracy

Plutocracy

Technocracy

Question 91

Comprehension

Identify the incorrectly spelt word:

Avaricious

Temerarious

Repentant

Inadvartant

Question 92

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.

Trespassers removed the ancient artifacts before the audit.

The location was quietly cleared before the audit.

Trespassers are believed to have quietly removed ancient artifacts before the audit.

The artifacts had been removed prior to the audit.

Question 93

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.

2, 3, 1, 4

1, 2, 3, 4

3, 1, 4, 2

4, 2, 1, 3

Question 94

Comprehension

Choose the correct meaning of idiom: Pull no punches

To remain impartial

To hesitate before talking

To mislead the listener

To be direct and honest

Question 95

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.

The physical ache of hunger from missing meals

The nagging conflict between her real self and online beauty ideals

Her constant arguments with teachers at school

Her growing detachment because of academic stress

Question 96

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.

Sudden and openly confrontational

Unpredictable and meant to draw attention

Gradual, hidden, and inwardly damaging

Loud, defiant, and rebellious

Question 97

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.

Seeking narcissistic approval from others

Understanding self-image distortion

Learning techniques to manage social isolation

Following a strict behavioural conditioning plan

Question 98

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.

Teenagers are mainly affected by peer pressure

Modern fashion and cosmetic trends dominate teen life

Curated digital beauty standards trigger silent psychological struggles

Academic counseling is the most essential need for teens

Question 99

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.

Sarcastic and dismissive

Thoughtful and socially critical

Cheerful and celebratory

Emotionless and completely neutral

Question 100

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.

“You can turn in the work two days after the scheduled date,” the supervisor informed.

“The submission deadline has been pushed back by two days,” said the supervisor .

“We are pushing back the submission deadline by two days,” the supervisor said.

“You must complete it within two additional days,” the supervisor said.