UPSC SSC Quiz
04 August 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: ANNIHILATE
A) initiate
B) destroy
C) deduce
D) solve
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✅ B) destroy
PYQ · SSC Sub. Ins. 2015
Choose the word which is most nearly the same in meaning to 'Constituency'.
A) Contentious
B) Obsolete
C) Aftermath
D) electoral district
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✅ D) electoral district
Choose the word which is most nearly the same in meaning to 'Legacy'.
A) Constituency
B) Beneficiary
C) accomplishment
D) Contentious
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✅ C) accomplishment
Which of the following is opposite in meaning to 'Inclusion'?
A) Obsolete
B) Interference
C) Constituency
D) exclusion
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✅ D) exclusion
The word 'Interference' means -
A) One who benefits or receives an advantage.
B) Marked by heated arguments or controversy.
C) The consequences or aftereffects of a significant unpleasant event, such as a war or
D) The act of interfering with something, or something that interferes.
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✅ D) The act of interfering with something, or something that interferes.
Also in SSC Sub. Ins. 2015
What is the most appropriate meaning of 'Beneficiary'?
A) The consequences or aftereffects of a significant unpleasant event, such as a war or
B) (of words, equipment, etc.) No longer in use; gone into disuse; disused or neglected
C) One who benefits or receives an advantage.
D) An addition or annex to a group, set, or total.
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✅ C) One who benefits or receives an advantage.
'Contentious' can best be described as -
A) An addition or annex to a group, set, or total.
B) The act of interfering with something, or something that interferes.
C) Marked by heated arguments or controversy.
D) An amount of money or property left to someone in a will; something handed down or
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✅ C) Marked by heated arguments or controversy.
Identify the antonym of 'Opposition'.
A) Constituency
B) Inclusion
C) apposition
D) Beneficiary
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✅ C) apposition
Which word has a meaning similar to 'Obsolete'?
A) antiquated
B) Interference
C) Constituency
D) Beneficiary
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✅ A) antiquated
Also in SSC Sub Ins. 2012
Identify the antonym of 'Aftermath'.
A) Obsolete
B) Beneficiary
C) Opposition
D) cause
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✅ D) cause