UPSC SSC Quiz

10 July 2026 · 10 questions · Q1 is a real PYQ · click "Show Answer" to reveal

Q1 / 10 PYQ · SSC 2023

Choose among the following that best expresses the meaning of the given word: PROSPECTIVE

A) Thrifty

B) Equality

C) Secured

D) Intended

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✅ D) Intended PYQ · SSC 2023

Q2 / 10

Which word has a meaning similar to 'Ecological'?

A) Conjecture

B) environmentally friendly

C) Custodian

D) Precursor

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✅ B) environmentally friendly

Q3 / 10 Also in SSC Sub. Ins. 2015

The word 'Conjecture' means -

A) A statement or an idea which is unproven, but is thought to be true; a guess.

B) The act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone.

C) The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest.

D) Relating to ecology, the interrelationships of organisms and their environment.

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✅ A) A statement or an idea which is unproven, but is thought to be true; a guess. Also in SSC Sub. Ins. 2015

Q4 / 10

Identify the synonym of 'Obligation'.

A) Conjecture

B) Precursor

C) Ecological

D) duty

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✅ D) duty

Q5 / 10

'Environment' can best be described as -

A) Relating to ecology, the interrelationships of organisms and their environment.

B) The act of moving toward union or uniformity.

C) The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest.

D) That which precurses: a forerunner, predecessor, or indicator of approaching events.

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✅ C) The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest.

Q6 / 10

Which word has a meaning similar to 'Proximity'?

A) Deficit

B) Environment

C) nearness

D) Custodian

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✅ C) nearness

Q7 / 10

Identify the antonym of 'Precursor'.

A) Deficit

B) postcursor

C) Conjecture

D) Proximity

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✅ B) postcursor

Q8 / 10

Select the word which means the opposite of 'Convergence'.

A) Obligation

B) Conjecture

C) Environment

D) divergency

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✅ D) divergency

Q9 / 10

Which of the following best defines 'Custodian'?

A) Deficiency in amount or quality; a falling short; lack.

B) Closeness; the state of being near as in space, time, or relationship.

C) Relating to ecology, the interrelationships of organisms and their environment.

D) A person entrusted with the custody or care of something or someone; a caretaker or

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✅ D) A person entrusted with the custody or care of something or someone; a caretaker or

Q10 / 10

Identify the antonym of 'Deficit'.

A) Convergence

B) superavit

C) Conjecture

D) Proximity

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✅ B) superavit

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