UPSC SSC Quiz

27 August 2026 · 10 questions · Q1 is a real PYQ · click "Show Answer" to reveal

Q1 / 10 PYQ · SSC CGL 2012

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

A) Imitation

B) Exaggeration

C) Decoration

D) Expansion

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✅ B) Exaggeration PYQ · SSC CGL 2012

Q2 / 10

What is the most appropriate meaning of 'Notwithstanding'?

A) Perceptible by touch; clear, definite, and real.

B) (grammar) The grammatical mood expressing an order (see jussive). In English, the

C) The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest.

D) An instance of the word "notwithstanding", often characteristic of legalese.

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✅ D) An instance of the word "notwithstanding", often characteristic of legalese.

Q3 / 10

Which of the following best defines 'Diplomacy'?

A) The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest.

B) An instance of the word "notwithstanding", often characteristic of legalese.

C) The art and practice of conducting international relations by negotiating alliances

D) Perceptible by touch; clear, definite, and real.

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✅ C) The art and practice of conducting international relations by negotiating alliances

Q4 / 10

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

A) Imperative

B) Tangible

C) incoordination

D) Notwithstanding

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✅ C) incoordination

Q5 / 10 Also in SSC CGL 2012

Identify the synonym of 'Summit'.

A) Tangible

B) Environment

C) Diplomacy

D) apex

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✅ D) apex Also in SSC CGL 2012

Q6 / 10

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

A) Notwithstanding

B) Environment

C) Tangible

D) functional

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✅ D) functional

Q7 / 10

Which of the following best defines 'Environment'?

A) The act of coordinating, making different people or things work together for a goal or

B) The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest.

C) To sketch out, draw or trace an outline.

D) Perceptible by touch; clear, definite, and real.

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✅ B) The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest.

Q8 / 10

Identify the synonym of 'Delineate'.

A) Delimitation

B) Environment

C) Notwithstanding

D) demarcate

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✅ D) demarcate

Q9 / 10 Also in SSC Sub Ins. 2014

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

A) real

B) Summit

C) Imperative

D) Diplomacy

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✅ A) real Also in SSC Sub Ins. 2014

Q10 / 10

Which of the following best defines 'Delimitation'?

A) An instance of the word "notwithstanding", often characteristic of legalese.

B) The act of coordinating, making different people or things work together for a goal or

C) Perceptible by touch; clear, definite, and real.

D) The act of delimiting something.

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✅ D) The act of delimiting something.

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