UPSC SSC Quiz
05 September 2026 · 10 questions ·
Q1 is a real PYQ · click "Show Answer" to reveal
Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word: Synthetic
A) Natural
B) Apathetic
C) Plastic
D) Cosmetic
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✅ A) Natural
PYQ · SSC CGL 2011
Which of the following is opposite in meaning to 'Legitimacy'?
A) Mitigation
B) Adaptation
C) illegitimacy
D) Preference
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✅ C) illegitimacy
What is the most appropriate meaning of 'Implementation'?
A) The consequences or aftereffects of a significant unpleasant event, such as a war or
B) The selection of one thing or person over others (with the main adposition being "for"
C) The process of moving an idea from concept to reality. In business, engineering and
D) Pertaining to the origin of man, or anthropogeny
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✅ C) The process of moving an idea from concept to reality. In business, engineering and
Which of the following best defines 'Emissions'?
A) Relating to ecology, the interrelationships of organisms and their environment.
B) Something which is emitted or sent out; issue.
C) The process of moving an idea from concept to reality. In business, engineering and
D) A reduction or decrease of something harmful or unpleasant.
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✅ B) Something which is emitted or sent out; issue.
Which of the following best defines 'Mitigation'?
A) The process of adapting something or becoming adapted to a situation; adjustment
B) The process of moving an idea from concept to reality. In business, engineering and
C) A reduction or decrease of something harmful or unpleasant.
D) Something which is emitted or sent out; issue.
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✅ C) A reduction or decrease of something harmful or unpleasant.
Select the word which is closest in meaning to 'Preference'.
A) Anthropogenic
B) Mitigation
C) Emissions
D) forechoice
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✅ D) forechoice
'Anthropogenic' can best be described as -
A) The quality of being legitimate or valid; validity.
B) The process of adapting something or becoming adapted to a situation; adjustment
C) The selection of one thing or person over others (with the main adposition being "for"
D) Pertaining to the origin of man, or anthropogeny
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✅ D) Pertaining to the origin of man, or anthropogeny
Which word has a meaning similar to 'Ecological'?
A) Aftermath
B) Implementation
C) Emissions
D) ecologically friendly
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✅ D) ecologically friendly
Choose the word which is most nearly the same in meaning to 'Aftermath'.
A) Emissions
B) Mitigation
C) Legitimacy
D) by product
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✅ D) by product
Which of the following is opposite in meaning to 'Adaptation'?
A) maladaptation
B) Implementation
C) Emissions
D) Legitimacy
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✅ A) maladaptation