UPSC SSC Quiz

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

Q1 / 10 PYQ · SSC Sub. Ins. 2014

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

A) announce

B) pronounce

C) renounce

D) denounce

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✅ C) renounce PYQ · SSC Sub. Ins. 2014

Q2 / 10

Which word has a meaning similar to 'Deterrence'?

A) Anthropogenic

B) dissuasion

C) Hostility

D) Empathy

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✅ B) dissuasion

Q3 / 10

'Sabotage' can best be described as -

A) The act, process or ability of concentrating; the process of becoming concentrated, or

B) The act of deterring, or the state of being deterred.

C) A deliberate action aimed at weakening an enemy through subversion, obstruction

D) Identification with or understanding of the thoughts, feelings, or emotional state of

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✅ C) A deliberate action aimed at weakening an enemy through subversion, obstruction

Q4 / 10 Also in SSC CGL 2012

Identify the synonym of 'Hostility'.

A) Notorious

B) Sanction

C) Deterrence

D) fighting

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✅ D) fighting Also in SSC CGL 2012

Q5 / 10

Choose the word which is most nearly the same in meaning to 'Anthropogenic'.

A) Concentration

B) Deterrence

C) anthropogenous

D) Empathy

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✅ C) anthropogenous

Q6 / 10

The word 'Concentration' means -

A) Pertaining to the origin of man, or anthropogeny

B) Widely known, especially for something negative; infamous.

C) The act, process or ability of concentrating; the process of becoming concentrated, or

D) Identification with or understanding of the thoughts, feelings, or emotional state of

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✅ C) The act, process or ability of concentrating; the process of becoming concentrated, or

Q7 / 10

Which of the following best defines 'Sanction'?

A) Identification with or understanding of the thoughts, feelings, or emotional state of

B) An approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid.

C) A view, vista or outlook.

D) The state of being hostile.

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✅ B) An approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid.

Q8 / 10

Which of the following best defines 'Perspective'?

A) A view, vista or outlook.

B) The state of being hostile.

C) An approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid.

D) A deliberate action aimed at weakening an enemy through subversion, obstruction

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✅ A) A view, vista or outlook.

Q9 / 10

Which of the following best defines 'Empathy'?

A) Identification with or understanding of the thoughts, feelings, or emotional state of

B) A view, vista or outlook.

C) The state of being hostile.

D) Pertaining to the origin of man, or anthropogeny

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✅ A) Identification with or understanding of the thoughts, feelings, or emotional state of

Q10 / 10 Also in SSC CHSL 2015

Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to 'Notorious'.

A) Deterrence

B) Hostility

C) famous

D) Concentration

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✅ C) famous Also in SSC CHSL 2015

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