UPSC SSC Quiz
03 September 2026 · 10 questions ·
Q1 is a real PYQ · click "Show Answer" to reveal
Choose among the following that best expresses the meaning of the given word: QUARRY
A) quake
B) victim
C) denounce
D) quest
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✅ B) victim
PYQ · SSC Sub. Ins. 2015
Choose the correct meaning of the word 'Coalition'.
A) The act, or process of setting something up, or establishing something; the composition
B) The selection of one thing or person over others (with the main adposition being "for"
C) A state of utter confusion or disorder; a total lack of organization.
D) A temporary group or union of organizations, usually formed for a particular advantage.
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✅ D) A temporary group or union of organizations, usually formed for a particular advantage.
The word 'Decree' means -
A) A state of utter confusion or disorder; a total lack of organization.
B) The quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable.
C) An edict or law.
D) The quality of being legitimate or valid; validity.
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✅ C) An edict or law.
Also in SSC 2023
Identify the antonym of 'Chaos'.
A) Volatility
B) harmony
C) Coalition
D) Preference
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✅ B) harmony
Which word has a meaning similar to 'Preference'?
A) forechoice
B) Volatility
C) Decree
D) Legitimacy
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✅ A) forechoice
Select the word which is closest in meaning to 'Values'.
A) appreciate
B) Coalition
C) Preference
D) Volatility
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✅ A) appreciate
Also in SSC Sub. Ins. 2014
Which of the following best defines 'Volatility'?
A) Financial support or assistance, such as a grant.
B) An edict or law.
C) A state of utter confusion or disorder; a total lack of organization.
D) The state of being volatile
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✅ D) The state of being volatile
Which word has a meaning similar to 'Legitimacy'?
A) Subsidy
B) Coalition
C) legitimateness
D) Values
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✅ C) legitimateness
Which of the following is opposite in meaning to 'Subsidy'?
A) Preference
B) Volatility
C) Values
D) tax
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✅ D) tax
'Constitution' can best be described as -
A) The act, or process of setting something up, or establishing something; the composition
B) A temporary group or union of organizations, usually formed for a particular advantage.
C) The selection of one thing or person over others (with the main adposition being "for"
D) A state of utter confusion or disorder; a total lack of organization.
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✅ A) The act, or process of setting something up, or establishing something; the composition