UPSC SSC Quiz

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

Q1 / 10 PYQ · SSC CGL 2015

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

A) Thankful

B) Prominent

C) Joyous

D) Unprejudiced

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✅ C) Joyous PYQ · SSC CGL 2015

Q2 / 10

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

A) elimination

B) Federalism

C) Mandate

D) Nexus

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✅ A) elimination

Q3 / 10

Which of the following best defines 'Preservation'?

A) The act of preserving; care to preserve; act of keeping from destruction, decay or any

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

C) To lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of someone or something, especially

D) Severe, stern, or disciplinary measures taken to curb illegal or disruptive activity.

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✅ A) The act of preserving; care to preserve; act of keeping from destruction, decay or any

Q4 / 10

Identify the antonym of 'Undermine'.

A) Federalism

B) Crackdown

C) support

D) Credibility

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✅ C) support

Q5 / 10

Which word has a meaning similar to 'Constitution'?

A) form

B) Mandate

C) Crackdown

D) Credibility

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✅ A) form

Q6 / 10

Which of the following best defines 'Evidence'?

A) To lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of someone or something, especially

B) A system of national government in which power is divided between a central authority

C) The act of preserving; care to preserve; act of keeping from destruction, decay or any

D) Facts or observations presented in support of an assertion.

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✅ D) Facts or observations presented in support of an assertion.

Q7 / 10

The word 'Federalism' means -

A) A system of national government in which power is divided between a central authority

B) A form of connection.

C) Severe, stern, or disciplinary measures taken to curb illegal or disruptive activity.

D) Facts or observations presented in support of an assertion.

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✅ A) A system of national government in which power is divided between a central authority

Q8 / 10

Choose the correct meaning of the word 'Credibility'.

A) To lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of someone or something, especially

B) A form of connection.

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

D) Reputation impacting one's ability to be believed.

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✅ D) Reputation impacting one's ability to be believed.

Q9 / 10

'Mandate' can best be described as -

A) The act, or process of setting something up, or establishing something; the composition

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

C) Facts or observations presented in support of an assertion.

D) To lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of someone or something, especially

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

Q10 / 10 Also in SSC CGL 2012

Identify the synonym of 'Nexus'.

A) Mandate

B) Preservation

C) junction

D) Credibility

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✅ C) junction Also in SSC CGL 2012

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