UPSC SSC Quiz

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

Q1 / 10 PYQ · SSC CGL 2011

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word: Synthetic

A) Plastic

B) Cosmetic

C) Apathetic

D) Natural

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✅ D) Natural PYQ · SSC CGL 2011

Q2 / 10

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

A) Emissions

B) Conscientious

C) comfort

D) Geopolitical

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✅ C) comfort

Q3 / 10

Select the word which is closest in meaning to 'Emissions'.

A) issuance

B) Dissent

C) Alacrity

D) Conscientious

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✅ A) issuance

Q4 / 10

Select the word which is closest in meaning to 'Alacrity'.

A) Dissent

B) briskness

C) Geopolitical

D) Austerity

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✅ B) briskness

Q5 / 10

Identify the synonym of 'Defamation'.

A) Austerity

B) calumny

C) Compunction

D) Emissions

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✅ B) calumny

Q6 / 10 Also in SSC 2023

Which of the following best defines 'Ruling'?

A) Thorough, careful, or vigilant in one’s task performance.

B) Disagreement with the ideas, doctrines, decrees, etc. of a political party, government

C) An official or authoritative decision, especially one pronounced by a court or judge.

D) Something which is emitted or sent out; issue.

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✅ C) An official or authoritative decision, especially one pronounced by a court or judge. Also in SSC 2023

Q7 / 10

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

A) Geopolitical

B) impulsive

C) Emissions

D) Dissent

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✅ B) impulsive

Q8 / 10 Also in SSC 2023

Which of the following best defines 'Compunction'?

A) Of, or relating to geopolitics.

B) A pricking of conscience or a feeling of regret, especially one which is slight or

C) Severity of manners or life; extreme rigor or strictness; harsh discipline.

D) The act of injuring another person's reputation by any slanderous communication

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✅ B) A pricking of conscience or a feeling of regret, especially one which is slight or Also in SSC 2023

Q9 / 10

Choose the correct meaning of the word 'Geopolitical'.

A) Eagerness; liveliness; enthusiasm.

B) Severity of manners or life; extreme rigor or strictness; harsh discipline.

C) Of, or relating to geopolitics.

D) An official or authoritative decision, especially one pronounced by a court or judge.

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✅ C) Of, or relating to geopolitics.

Q10 / 10

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

A) Austerity

B) consensus

C) Alacrity

D) Ruling

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✅ B) consensus

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