UPSC SSC Quiz

31 May 2026 · 10 questions · Q1 is a real PYQ · click "Show Answer" to reveal

Q1 / 10 PYQ · SSC CGL 2010

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

A) Downfall

B) Degeneration

C) Decline

D) Discomfiture

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✅ A) Downfall PYQ · SSC CGL 2010

Q2 / 10

Which of the following best defines 'Sanctions'?

A) Of, or relating to geopolitics.

B) Steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code.

C) The act or an instance of committing, putting in charge, keeping, or trust, especially:

D) An approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid.

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✅ D) An approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid.

Q3 / 10

Which word has a meaning similar to 'Emissions'?

A) Integrity

B) issuance

C) Summit

D) Conviction

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✅ B) issuance

Q4 / 10

The word 'Geopolitical' means -

A) A peak; the topmost point or surface, as of a mountain.

B) Something which is emitted or sent out; issue.

C) Of, or relating to geopolitics.

D) A firmly held belief.

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✅ C) Of, or relating to geopolitics.

Q5 / 10

What is the most appropriate meaning of 'Conviction'?

A) Of, or relating to geopolitics.

B) A firmly held belief.

C) Done by one side only.

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

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✅ B) A firmly held belief.

Q6 / 10

'Unilateral' can best be described as -

A) Of, or relating to geopolitics.

B) Done by one side only.

C) Something which is emitted or sent out; issue.

D) A firmly held belief.

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✅ B) Done by one side only.

Q7 / 10 Also in SSC CGL 2012

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

A) Geopolitical

B) Conviction

C) Commitment

D) apex

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✅ D) apex Also in SSC CGL 2012

Q8 / 10

Which of the following best defines 'Mandate'?

A) Something which is emitted or sent out; issue.

B) Of, or relating to geopolitics.

C) A peak; the topmost point or surface, as of a mountain.

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

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

Q9 / 10

Choose the correct meaning of the word 'Integrity'.

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

B) A peak; the topmost point or surface, as of a mountain.

C) Something which is emitted or sent out; issue.

D) Steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code.

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✅ D) Steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code.

Q10 / 10

Identify the synonym of 'Commitment'.

A) Unilateral

B) Emissions

C) Mandate

D) charge

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✅ D) charge

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