UPSC SSC Quiz
13 June 2026 · 10 questions ·
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Choose among the following that best expresses the meaning of the given word: VENAL
A) Corrupt
B) Legible
C) Forgivable
D) Comprehensible
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✅ A) Corrupt
PYQ · SSC Sub. Ins. 2013
Choose the correct meaning of the word 'Transparency'.
A) The quality of being transparent; transparence.
B) Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.
C) A person who is intransigent.
D) Severity of manners or life; extreme rigor or strictness; harsh discipline.
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✅ A) The quality of being transparent; transparence.
Which of the following best defines 'Bilateral'?
A) A meeting between two people or groups.
B) Malware that holds the data of a computer user for ransom, usually requiring or
C) The quality of being transparent; transparence.
D) Severity of manners or life; extreme rigor or strictness; harsh discipline.
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✅ A) A meeting between two people or groups.
Which of the following best defines 'Ransomware'?
A) Malware that holds the data of a computer user for ransom, usually requiring or
B) A meeting between two people or groups.
C) A pin inserted through holes at the end of an axle or shaft, so as to secure a wheel or
D) The quality of being transparent; transparence.
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✅ A) Malware that holds the data of a computer user for ransom, usually requiring or
Choose the correct meaning of the word 'Lynchpin'.
A) Severity of manners or life; extreme rigor or strictness; harsh discipline.
B) A person who is intransigent.
C) A pin inserted through holes at the end of an axle or shaft, so as to secure a wheel or
D) A meeting between two people or groups.
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✅ C) A pin inserted through holes at the end of an axle or shaft, so as to secure a wheel or
The word 'Intransigent' means -
A) A pin inserted through holes at the end of an axle or shaft, so as to secure a wheel or
B) A person who is intransigent.
C) A meeting between two people or groups.
D) Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.
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✅ B) A person who is intransigent.
Choose the correct meaning of the word 'Commodity'.
A) A pin inserted through holes at the end of an axle or shaft, so as to secure a wheel or
B) Anything movable (a good) that is bought and sold.
C) Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.
D) Malware that holds the data of a computer user for ransom, usually requiring or
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✅ B) Anything movable (a good) that is bought and sold.
What is the most appropriate meaning of 'Stalemate'?
A) Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.
B) A pin inserted through holes at the end of an axle or shaft, so as to secure a wheel or
C) The state in which the player to move is not in check but has no legal moves, resulting
D) The quality of being transparent; transparence.
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✅ C) The state in which the player to move is not in check but has no legal moves, resulting
Which of the following best defines 'Discussion'?
A) A person who is intransigent.
B) Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.
C) The state in which the player to move is not in check but has no legal moves, resulting
D) Malware that holds the data of a computer user for ransom, usually requiring or
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✅ B) Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.
Which of the following is opposite in meaning to 'Austerity'?
A) Lynchpin
B) Bilateral
C) comfort
D) Intransigent
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✅ C) comfort