UPSC SSC Quiz

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

Q1 / 10 PYQ · SSC Steno. 2013

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

A) Smooth

B) Sudden

C) Spongy

D) Crisp

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✅ A) Smooth PYQ · SSC Steno. 2013

Q2 / 10

The word 'Application' means -

A) A chronological mistake; the erroneous dating of an event, circumstance, or object.

B) The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense

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

D) Open to multiple interpretations.

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✅ B) The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense

Q3 / 10

Choose the correct meaning of the word 'Provisions'.

A) Supplies of food, drink, or other necessities, especially for a long journey.

B) Open to multiple interpretations.

C) A party, person, or nation that has signed an official document, agreement, or treaty.

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

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✅ A) Supplies of food, drink, or other necessities, especially for a long journey.

Q4 / 10

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

A) eradication

B) Mandate

C) Centralisation

D) Purported

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✅ A) eradication

Q5 / 10

'Centralisation' can best be described as -

A) A chronological mistake; the erroneous dating of an event, circumstance, or object.

B) The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense

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

D) The act or process of centralizing, or the state of being centralized; the act or

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✅ D) The act or process of centralizing, or the state of being centralized; the act or

Q6 / 10

The word 'Mandate' means -

A) A chronological mistake; the erroneous dating of an event, circumstance, or object.

B) The act or process of centralizing, or the state of being centralized; the act or

C) An official or authoritative command; an order or injunction; a commission; a judicial

D) Supplies of food, drink, or other necessities, especially for a long journey.

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✅ C) An official or authoritative command; an order or injunction; a commission; a judicial

Q7 / 10

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

A) Application

B) Anachronism

C) Annihilation

D) subscriber

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✅ D) subscriber

Q8 / 10

'Anachronism' can best be described as -

A) A chronological mistake; the erroneous dating of an event, circumstance, or object.

B) Appearing or claimed to be true, but not verified; alleged.

C) Supplies of food, drink, or other necessities, especially for a long journey.

D) The act or process of centralizing, or the state of being centralized; the act or

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✅ A) A chronological mistake; the erroneous dating of an event, circumstance, or object.

Q9 / 10

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

A) alleged

B) Application

C) Annihilation

D) Ambiguous

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✅ A) alleged

Q10 / 10 Also in SSC CGL 2013

Identify the antonym of 'Ambiguous'.

A) unambiguous

B) Purported

C) Signatory

D) Application

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✅ A) unambiguous Also in SSC CGL 2013

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