UPSC SSC Quiz
28 September 2026 · 10 questions ·
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Choose among the following that best expresses the meaning of the given word: PROFITEERING
A) Diagnosis
B) Vagary
C) Confession
D) Exploitation
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✅ D) Exploitation
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Which of the following best defines 'Breach'?
A) A gap or opening made by breaking or battering, as in a wall, fortification or levee /
B) An appointment, especially to speak or perform.
C) Susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm; unprotected or helpless.
D) Relating to ecology, the interrelationships of organisms and their environment.
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✅ A) A gap or opening made by breaking or battering, as in a wall, fortification or levee /
What is the most appropriate meaning of 'Tariff'?
A) A system of government-imposed duties levied on imported or exported goods; a list of
B) The action of providing or supplying something for use; a condition or requirement in a
C) An appointment, especially to speak or perform.
D) Imposing or constituting a physical, mental, or figurative load which can be borne only
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✅ A) A system of government-imposed duties levied on imported or exported goods; a list of
Which word has a meaning similar to 'Preference'?
A) Tariff
B) Provision
C) forechoice
D) Onerous
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✅ C) forechoice
Identify the synonym of 'Deference'.
A) honor
B) Preference
C) Engagement
D) Onerous
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✅ A) honor
Which word has a meaning similar to 'Engagement'?
A) Deference
B) action
C) Vulnerable
D) Preference
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✅ B) action
Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to 'Vulnerable'.
A) secure
B) Deference
C) Preference
D) Ecological
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✅ A) secure
'Provision' can best be described as -
A) Relating to ecology, the interrelationships of organisms and their environment.
B) The action of providing or supplying something for use; a condition or requirement in a
C) The selection of one thing or person over others (with the main adposition being "for"
D) A system of government-imposed duties levied on imported or exported goods; a list of
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✅ B) The action of providing or supplying something for use; a condition or requirement in a
Choose the correct meaning of the word 'Onerous'.
A) A gap or opening made by breaking or battering, as in a wall, fortification or levee /
B) Great respect.
C) Susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm; unprotected or helpless.
D) Imposing or constituting a physical, mental, or figurative load which can be borne only
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✅ D) Imposing or constituting a physical, mental, or figurative load which can be borne only
The word 'Ecological' means -
A) A gap or opening made by breaking or battering, as in a wall, fortification or levee /
B) Great respect.
C) Relating to ecology, the interrelationships of organisms and their environment.
D) The selection of one thing or person over others (with the main adposition being "for"
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✅ C) Relating to ecology, the interrelationships of organisms and their environment.