UPSC SSC Quiz

26 September 2026 · 10 questions · Q1 is a real PYQ · click "Show Answer" to reveal

Q1 / 10 PYQ · SSC CGL 2013

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

A) Deviation

B) Intensification

C) Rationality

D) Justification

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✅ A) Deviation PYQ · SSC CGL 2013

Q2 / 10

The word 'Bipartisan' means -

A) Relating to, or supported by two groups, especially by two political parties

B) The act of destroying or otherwise turning into nothing, or nonexistence

C) Something which causes grief.

D) Domination, influence, or authority over another, especially by one political group

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✅ A) Relating to, or supported by two groups, especially by two political parties

Q3 / 10

Identify the synonym of 'Annihilation'.

A) eradication

B) Grievance

C) Opposition

D) Delegation

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✅ A) eradication

Q4 / 10

The word 'Hegemony' means -

A) The action of opposing or of being in conflict.

B) An act of delegating.

C) Domination, influence, or authority over another, especially by one political group

D) A transitional or temporary period between other events.

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✅ C) Domination, influence, or authority over another, especially by one political group

Q5 / 10

What is the most appropriate meaning of 'Sustain'?

A) A mechanism which can be used to hold a note, as the right pedal on a piano.

B) The act of destroying or otherwise turning into nothing, or nonexistence

C) Something that motivates, rouses, or encourages.

D) An act of delegating.

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✅ A) A mechanism which can be used to hold a note, as the right pedal on a piano.

Q6 / 10

Which of the following is opposite in meaning to 'Incentive'?

A) disincentive

B) Opposition

C) Hegemony

D) Annihilation

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✅ A) disincentive

Q7 / 10

Which of the following is opposite in meaning to 'Opposition'?

A) apposition

B) Bipartisan

C) Grievance

D) Delegation

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✅ A) apposition

Q8 / 10

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

A) caretaker

B) Grievance

C) Hegemony

D) Opposition

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✅ A) caretaker

Q9 / 10

What is the most appropriate meaning of 'Delegation'?

A) An act of delegating.

B) Domination, influence, or authority over another, especially by one political group

C) A transitional or temporary period between other events.

D) A mechanism which can be used to hold a note, as the right pedal on a piano.

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✅ A) An act of delegating.

Q10 / 10

'Grievance' can best be described as -

A) Something which causes grief.

B) The action of opposing or of being in conflict.

C) Domination, influence, or authority over another, especially by one political group

D) A transitional or temporary period between other events.

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✅ A) Something which causes grief.

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