UPSC SSC Quiz
05 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: KNACK
A) Flair
B) Cruelty
C) Shortcoming
D) Stamina
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✅ A) Flair
PYQ · SSC 2023
Choose the word which is most nearly the same in meaning to 'Engagement'.
A) action
B) Anachronism
C) Allocation
D) Legitimacy
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✅ A) action
Which of the following best defines 'Allocation'?
A) The act of contradicting.
B) Facts or observations presented in support of an assertion.
C) A laying out or expending; that which is laid out or expended.
D) The process or procedure for allocating things, especially money or other resources.
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✅ D) The process or procedure for allocating things, especially money or other resources.
'Anachronism' can best be described as -
A) Evincing strength and health; strong.
B) The act of contradicting.
C) Originally, a small ball placed in a container to cast a vote; now, by extension, a
D) A chronological mistake; the erroneous dating of an event, circumstance, or object.
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✅ D) A chronological mistake; the erroneous dating of an event, circumstance, or object.
The word 'Evidence' means -
A) Originally, a small ball placed in a container to cast a vote; now, by extension, a
B) Facts or observations presented in support of an assertion.
C) A laying out or expending; that which is laid out or expended.
D) Evincing strength and health; strong.
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✅ B) Facts or observations presented in support of an assertion.
Which of the following is opposite in meaning to 'Legitimacy'?
A) Allocation
B) illegitimacy
C) Engagement
D) Robust
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✅ B) illegitimacy
Choose the word which is most nearly the same in meaning to 'Ballot'.
A) Anachronism
B) Evidence
C) ballot paper
D) Engagement
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✅ C) ballot paper
The word 'Outlay' means -
A) An appointment, especially to speak or perform.
B) The act of contradicting.
C) A laying out or expending; that which is laid out or expended.
D) The quality of being legitimate or valid; validity.
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✅ C) A laying out or expending; that which is laid out or expended.
What is the most appropriate meaning of 'Robust'?
A) A laying out or expending; that which is laid out or expended.
B) Evincing strength and health; strong.
C) A chronological mistake; the erroneous dating of an event, circumstance, or object.
D) The quality of being legitimate or valid; validity.
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✅ B) Evincing strength and health; strong.
Select the word which is closest in meaning to 'Contradiction'.
A) Ballot
B) Evidence
C) Allocation
D) ※
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✅ D) ※