UPSC SSC Quiz
22 August 2026 · 10 questions ·
Q1 is a real PYQ · click "Show Answer" to reveal
Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word: Obtuse
A) Timid
B) Sharp-witted
C) Blunt
D) Transparent
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✅ B) Sharp-witted
PYQ · SSC CGL 2013
Choose the word which is most nearly the same in meaning to 'Continuation'.
A) prolongation
B) Legislation
C) Statute
D) Incentive
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✅ A) prolongation
Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to 'Incentive'.
A) Innocuous
B) Legislation
C) disincentive
D) Continuation
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✅ C) disincentive
Choose the word which is most nearly the same in meaning to 'Innocuous'.
A) Affidavit
B) nontoxic
C) Legislation
D) Engagement
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✅ B) nontoxic
Choose the word which is most nearly the same in meaning to 'Objective'.
A) Provisions
B) Engagement
C) Legislation
D) objective case
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✅ D) objective case
The word 'Provisions' means -
A) Something that motivates, rouses, or encourages.
B) Written law, as laid down by the legislature.
C) Supplies of food, drink, or other necessities, especially for a long journey.
D) A material object that physically exists.
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✅ C) Supplies of food, drink, or other necessities, especially for a long journey.
'Affidavit' can best be described as -
A) A signed document wherein an affiant makes a sworn statement.
B) An appointment, especially to speak or perform.
C) Written law, as laid down by the legislature.
D) A material object that physically exists.
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✅ A) A signed document wherein an affiant makes a sworn statement.
'Statute' can best be described as -
A) Written law, as laid down by the legislature.
B) A material object that physically exists.
C) A signed document wherein an affiant makes a sworn statement.
D) Supplies of food, drink, or other necessities, especially for a long journey.
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✅ A) Written law, as laid down by the legislature.
Which of the following best defines 'Legislation'?
A) Harmless; producing no ill effect.
B) A signed document wherein an affiant makes a sworn statement.
C) A material object that physically exists.
D) The act of legislating; preparation and enactment of laws; the laws enacted.
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✅ D) The act of legislating; preparation and enactment of laws; the laws enacted.
Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to 'Engagement'.
A) apathy
B) Incentive
C) Provisions
D) Statute
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✅ A) apathy