UPSC SSC Quiz
25 July 2026 · 10 questions ·
Q1 is a real PYQ · click "Show Answer" to reveal
Choose among the following that best expresses the meaning of the given word: MAESTRO
A) Employee
B) Genius
C) Admirer
D) Novice
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✅ B) Genius
PYQ · SSC CHSL 2015
Identify the synonym of 'Efficacy'.
A) Spectrum
B) Resolution
C) Immunity
D) efficacity
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✅ D) efficacity
What is the most appropriate meaning of 'Evidence'?
A) Facts or observations presented in support of an assertion.
B) Ability to produce a desired effect under ideal testing conditions.
C) The state of being insusceptible to something; notably:
D) Given to or marked by an ill-tempered nature; ill-tempered, cranky, surly, crabby.
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✅ A) Facts or observations presented in support of an assertion.
The word 'Resolution' means -
A) Facts or observations presented in support of an assertion.
B) Something that constrains; a restriction.
C) Strict; binding strongly; making strict requirements; restrictive; rigid; severe
D) A strong will, determination.
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✅ D) A strong will, determination.
Choose the correct meaning of the word 'Stringent'.
A) A strong will, determination.
B) Strict; binding strongly; making strict requirements; restrictive; rigid; severe
C) Facts or observations presented in support of an assertion.
D) Ability to produce a desired effect under ideal testing conditions.
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✅ B) Strict; binding strongly; making strict requirements; restrictive; rigid; severe
'Immunity' can best be described as -
A) The state of being insusceptible to something; notably:
B) A cemetery; especially a large one in or near a city.
C) Ability to produce a desired effect under ideal testing conditions.
D) Strict; binding strongly; making strict requirements; restrictive; rigid; severe
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✅ A) The state of being insusceptible to something; notably:
Select the word which is closest in meaning to 'Cantankerous'.
A) grumpy
B) Resolution
C) Evidence
D) Stringent
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✅ A) grumpy
Also in SSC CGL 2010
Which of the following best defines 'Necropolis'?
A) Ability to produce a desired effect under ideal testing conditions.
B) A cemetery; especially a large one in or near a city.
C) A broad sequence or range of related ideas, qualities, or objects.
D) Something that constrains; a restriction.
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✅ B) A cemetery; especially a large one in or near a city.
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Which word has a meaning similar to 'Spectrum'?
A) Stringent
B) Efficacy
C) Necropolis
D) sweep
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✅ D) sweep
'Constraint' can best be described as -
A) A strong will, determination.
B) A cemetery; especially a large one in or near a city.
C) The state of being insusceptible to something; notably:
D) Something that constrains; a restriction.
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✅ D) Something that constrains; a restriction.