UPSC SSC Quiz
18 August 2026 · 10 questions ·
Q1 is a real PYQ · click "Show Answer" to reveal
Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word: Niggard
A) Avaricious
B) Generous
C) Miserly
D) Extravagant
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✅ B) Generous
PYQ · SSC CGL 2012
What is the most appropriate meaning of 'Assuage'?
A) The diversity (number and variety of species) of plant and animal life within a region.
B) An entry into a place or area that was previously uncommon; an advance beyond former
C) To lessen the intensity of, to mitigate or relieve (hunger, emotion, pain etc.).
D) The characteristics of human populations for purposes of social studies.
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✅ C) To lessen the intensity of, to mitigate or relieve (hunger, emotion, pain etc.).
The word 'Preference' means -
A) The diversity (number and variety of species) of plant and animal life within a region.
B) The selection of one thing or person over others (with the main adposition being "for"
C) An entry into a place or area that was previously uncommon; an advance beyond former
D) The quality of being legitimate or valid; validity.
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✅ B) The selection of one thing or person over others (with the main adposition being "for"
Which word has a meaning similar to 'Convergence'?
A) Demographics
B) Encroachment
C) Preference
D) convergency
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✅ D) convergency
Select the word which is closest in meaning to 'Legitimacy'.
A) Encroachment
B) Preference
C) legitimateness
D) Assuage
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✅ C) legitimateness
Choose among the following that best expresses the meaning of the given word: PROFITEERING
A) Confession
B) Diagnosis
C) Exploitation
D) Vagary
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✅ C) Exploitation
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Choose the correct meaning of the word 'Biodiversity'.
A) The diversity (number and variety of species) of plant and animal life within a region.
B) The quality of being legitimate or valid; validity.
C) To lessen the intensity of, to mitigate or relieve (hunger, emotion, pain etc.).
D) The selection of one thing or person over others (with the main adposition being "for"
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✅ A) The diversity (number and variety of species) of plant and animal life within a region.
Choose the word which is most nearly the same in meaning to 'Frontier'.
A) Preference
B) marches
C) Biodiversity
D) Demographics
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✅ B) marches
Which of the following best defines 'Demographics'?
A) The selection of one thing or person over others (with the main adposition being "for"
B) To lessen the intensity of, to mitigate or relieve (hunger, emotion, pain etc.).
C) The part of a country which borders or faces another country or unsettled region
D) The characteristics of human populations for purposes of social studies.
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✅ D) The characteristics of human populations for purposes of social studies.
The word 'Encroachment' means -
A) To lessen the intensity of, to mitigate or relieve (hunger, emotion, pain etc.).
B) The selection of one thing or person over others (with the main adposition being "for"
C) The quality of being legitimate or valid; validity.
D) An entry into a place or area that was previously uncommon; an advance beyond former
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✅ D) An entry into a place or area that was previously uncommon; an advance beyond former