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Q1121.
Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence:
She is accustomed to working long hours during peak season.
  1. Ato work
  2. Bfor working
  3. Cwith working
  4. Dto working
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Concept: In 'accustomed to', 'to' is a preposition → noun or V-ing follows.

  1. She is accustomed to working long hours ✓.
  2. 'to work' treats 'to' as infinitive — wrong; 'for/with working' are wrong prepositions.

Yaad rakhein: Same pattern: used to, look forward to, object to, devoted to + V-ing.

Answer: (D) to working

अवधारणा: 'accustomed to' में 'to' preposition है → इसके बाद noun या V-ing।

  1. She is accustomed to working long hours ✓
  2. 'to work' गलत; 'for/with working' गलत preposition।

याद रखें: इसी तरह: be used to, look forward to, object to + V-ing।

उत्तर: (D) to working

SSC CGLEnglish Comprehension'Accustomed to' + -ingSSC CGL 2025 · 13 Sep Shift 1
Q1122.
A sentence is provided in direct speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding indirect speech.
Sarah said, "Tom plays football well."
  1. ASarah said that Tom had played football well.
  2. BSarah said that Tom plays football well.
  3. CSarah said that Tom is playing football well.
  4. DSarah said that Tom played football well.
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Concept: Past reporting verb 'said' → present simple shifts to past simple.

  1. plays → played.
  2. Remove quotes, add 'that': Sarah said that Tom played football well.

Trick: Shift table: is → was, plays → played, has played → had played.

Answer: (D) Sarah said that Tom played football well.

अवधारणा: Reporting verb 'said' (past) → present simple, past simple बनता है।

  1. plays → played
  2. Sarah said that Tom played football well.

ट्रिक: बदलाव: is → was, plays → played, has played → had played।

उत्तर: (D) Sarah said that Tom played football well.

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionDirect to indirect speechSSC CGL 2025 · 13 Sep Shift 1
Q1123.
A sentence is provided in indirect speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding direct speech.
The witness stated that he had seen the suspect near the crime scene the previous evening.
  1. A"He saw the suspect near the crime scene the previous evening," the witness stated.
  2. B"I have seen the suspect near the crime scene last evening," the witness stated.
  3. C"I saw the suspect near the crime scene last evening," the witness stated.
  4. D"I am seeing the suspect near the crime scene now," the witness stated.
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Concept: Reverse the backshift: had + V3 → simple past; he → I; the previous evening → last evening.

  1. had seen → saw.
  2. he → I (the witness speaks of himself).
  3. the previous evening → last evening.
  4. Put the words in quotes, spoken by the witness.

Trick: Only one option has both 'I' and 'saw' — A keeps 'He', B uses 'have seen' with 'last evening' (wrong).

Answer: (C) "I saw the suspect near the crime scene last evening," the witness stated.

अवधारणा: Backshift उलटें: had + V3 → simple past; he → I; the previous evening → last evening।

  1. had seen → saw
  2. he → I
  3. the previous evening → last evening
  4. शब्दों को उद्धरण चिह्नों में रखें — गवाह स्वयं बोल रहा है।

ट्रिक: 'I' और 'saw' दोनों वाला एक ही विकल्प।

उत्तर: (C) "I saw the suspect near the crime scene last evening," the witness stated.

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionIndirect to direct speechSSC CGL 2025 · 13 Sep Shift 1
Q1124.
Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph:
1. Cyberpunk, for instance, envisions dystopian futures dominated by advanced technology and corporate control.
2. Within science fiction, various subgenres have emerged, each exploring distinct themes and aesthetics.
3. This thematic diversity allows the genre to appeal to a broad range of readers and intellectual interests.
4. Meanwhile, space opera focuses on grand interstellar conflicts and epic voyages across vast galaxies.
  1. A2, 1, 4, 3
  2. B1, 2, 3, 4
  3. C2, 3, 1, 4
  4. D4, 1, 2, 3
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Concept: General statement → examples → conclusion.

  1. 2 opens: introduces subgenres.
  2. 1 'for instance' gives cyberpunk; 4 'Meanwhile' adds space opera.
  3. 3 'This thematic diversity' sums up → 2, 1, 4, 3.

Trick: Connectors 'for instance' and 'Meanwhile' can never start a paragraph — removes B and D.

Answer: (A) 2, 1, 4, 3

अवधारणा: सामान्य कथन → उदाहरण → निष्कर्ष।

  1. 2 से शुरुआत: उपविधाओं का परिचय।
  2. 1 ('for instance') cyberpunk; 4 ('Meanwhile') space opera।
  3. 3 ('This thematic diversity') निष्कर्ष → 2, 1, 4, 3

ट्रिक: 'for instance', 'Meanwhile' से पैराग्राफ़ शुरू नहीं होता।

उत्तर: (A) 2, 1, 4, 3

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionPara jumble – science fiction subgenresSSC CGL 2025 · 13 Sep Shift 1
Q1125.
Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph:
1. This enables organisms to adapt to changing environments and ensures the survival of species.
2. Natural selection is a fundamental mechanism of evolution.
3. It describes the process where individuals with traits best suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.
4. Over time, these advantageous traits become more common in the population.
  1. A3, 1, 2, 4
  2. B2, 3, 1, 4
  3. C2, 1, 3, 4
  4. D1, 2, 3, 4
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Concept: Definition first, then explanation with pronoun links.

  1. 2 introduces natural selection.
  2. 3 'It describes…' explains the process.
  3. 1 'This enables…' gives the result; 4 'Over time…' ends → 2, 3, 1, 4.

Trick: Sentence with a full noun (Natural selection) opens; sentences with 'It'/'This' follow.

Answer: (B) 2, 3, 1, 4

अवधारणा: पहले परिभाषा, फिर सर्वनाम से जुड़े वाक्य।

  1. 2 प्राकृतिक चयन का परिचय देता है।
  2. 3 ('It describes…') प्रक्रिया बताता है।
  3. 1 ('This enables…') परिणाम; 4 ('Over time…') अंत → 2, 3, 1, 4

ट्रिक: पूरा संज्ञा-शब्द वाला वाक्य पहले; 'It'/'This' वाले बाद में।

उत्तर: (B) 2, 3, 1, 4

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionPara jumble – natural selectionSSC CGL 2025 · 13 Sep Shift 1
Q1126.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word:
Vague
  1. AStable
  2. BPrecise
  3. CNebulous
  4. DObvious
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Concept: A synonym has the same meaning as the given word.

  1. Vague = not clearly expressed or defined; hazy.
  2. Nebulous = unclear, cloud-like, ill-defined → same sense.
  3. Precise and Obvious are opposites; Stable is unrelated.

Trick: Nebula = cloud → 'nebulous' = cloudy/unclear, like 'vague'.

Answer: (C) Nebulous

अवधारणा: Synonym का अर्थ दिए गए शब्द जैसा ही होता है।

हल:

  1. Vague = अस्पष्ट, धुँधला।
  2. Nebulous = अस्पष्ट, धुंधला, अनिश्चित → वही अर्थ।
  3. Precise और Obvious विपरीत हैं; Stable असंबंधित।

ट्रिक: Nebula = बादल → 'nebulous' = बादल जैसा धुँधला, यानी vague।

उत्तर: (C) Nebulous

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionSynonym – VagueSSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 3
Q1127.
Select the most appropriate antonym of the word given in brackets to complete the sentence.
He had very little formal education and remained largely ____ (erudite) despite years of experience.
  1. AIntellectual
  2. BUninformed
  3. CEducated
  4. DScholarly
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Concept: Erudite = deeply learned; the blank needs its opposite.

  1. 'Very little formal education' signals lack of knowledge.
  2. Uninformed = lacking knowledge → opposite of erudite.
  3. Intellectual, Educated, Scholarly all mean the same as erudite.

Trick: When three options are synonyms of each other, the odd one is usually the antonym.

Answer: (B) Uninformed

अवधारणा: Erudite = बहुत विद्वान; रिक्त स्थान में इसका विलोम चाहिए।

हल:

  1. 'बहुत कम औपचारिक शिक्षा' ज्ञान की कमी दिखाता है।
  2. Uninformed = जानकारी रहित → erudite का विलोम।
  3. Intellectual, Educated, Scholarly – सभी erudite के समानार्थी हैं।

ट्रिक: जब तीन विकल्प आपस में समानार्थी हों, तो अलग वाला ही विलोम होता है।

उत्तर: (B) Uninformed

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionAntonym in context – EruditeSSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 3
Q1128.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom in the given sentence.
The manager flew off the handle when he discovered that the report had been submitted with serious errors.
  1. AReact with sudden and uncontrolled anger
  2. BLeave the place without being noticed
  3. CDisappear rapidly from a situation
  4. DDeal with the problem in a clever way
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Concept: 'Fly off the handle' = to lose one's temper suddenly.

  1. The image is of an axe-head flying loose from its handle – sudden and out of control.
  2. The manager became suddenly furious on seeing serious errors.

Yaad rakhein: Similar idioms: blow one's top, hit the roof, see red – all mean sudden anger.

Answer: (A) React with sudden and uncontrolled anger

अवधारणा: 'Fly off the handle' = अचानक आपा खो देना, भड़क उठना।

हल:

  1. जैसे कुल्हाड़ी का फल हत्थे से अचानक छिटक जाए – बेकाबू।
  2. गलतियाँ देखकर मैनेजर अचानक बहुत गुस्सा हो गया।

याद रखें: मिलते-जुलते मुहावरे: blow one's top, hit the roof, see red – सभी का अर्थ अचानक गुस्सा।

उत्तर: (A) React with sudden and uncontrolled anger

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionIdiom – fly off the handleSSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 3
Q1129.
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Panegyric
  1. AHomage
  2. BEncomium
  3. CPraise
  4. DCastigation
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Concept: Panegyric = a speech or text of high public praise.

  1. Homage, Encomium and Praise all express honour/praise – synonyms.
  2. Castigation = severe criticism or punishment → opposite.

Trick: Three praise words cancel each other out; the only negative word is the antonym.

Answer: (D) Castigation

अवधारणा: Panegyric = सार्वजनिक रूप से की गई भरपूर प्रशंसा।

हल:

  1. Homage, Encomium, Praise – सभी प्रशंसा/सम्मान, यानी समानार्थी।
  2. Castigation = कड़ी आलोचना या दंड → विलोम।

ट्रिक: तीन प्रशंसा वाले शब्द हटते ही बचा नकारात्मक शब्द ही उत्तर है।

उत्तर: (D) Castigation

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionAntonym – PanegyricSSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 3
Q1130.
Spot the incorrect spelling.
  1. ATrinket
  2. BTrissomy
  3. CTrisomic
  4. DTrifold
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Concept: Check each word letter by letter against the standard spelling.

  1. Trisomy (an extra chromosome, e.g. Down syndrome) has a single 's'.
  2. 'Trissomy' adds an extra s → wrong.
  3. Trinket, Trisomic, Trifold are correct.

Trick: Trisomic (given as correct) shows the root 'tri-som' – so trisomy must also have one s.

Answer: (B) Trissomy

अवधारणा: हर शब्द को मानक वर्तनी से अक्षर-दर-अक्षर मिलाएँ।

हल:

  1. Trisomy (एक अतिरिक्त गुणसूत्र) में केवल एक 's' है।
  2. 'Trissomy' में अतिरिक्त s → ग़लत।
  3. Trinket, Trisomic, Trifold सही हैं।

ट्रिक: Trisomic सही है, यानी मूल 'tri-som' – trisomy में भी एक ही s।

उत्तर: (B) Trissomy

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionSpelling – Tri- wordsSSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 3
Q1131.
Choose the correct one-word substitute for:
The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening around one.
  1. AHighjack
  2. BOblivion
  3. CInterregnum
  4. DDesuetude
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Concept: Match the definition with the exact word.

  1. Oblivion = state of being unaware of one's surroundings.
  2. Interregnum = period between two rulers; Desuetude = state of disuse.
  3. 'Highjack' is a misspelling of hijack.

Trick: Oblivious (adjective) = unaware → oblivion (noun) = state of unawareness.

Answer: (B) Oblivion

अवधारणा: परिभाषा से सटीक शब्द मिलाएँ।

हल:

  1. Oblivion = आसपास की बातों से बेख़बर रहने की अवस्था।
  2. Interregnum = दो शासनों के बीच का समय; Desuetude = अनुपयोग की स्थिति।
  3. 'Highjack' तो hijack की ग़लत वर्तनी है।

ट्रिक: Oblivious (विशेषण) = बेख़बर → oblivion (संज्ञा) = बेख़बरी।

उत्तर: (B) Oblivion

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionOne-word substitution – OblivionSSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 3
Q1132.
Select the correct option:
So intricate ____ the machinery that even experts took hours to assemble it.
  1. Ais
  2. Bwas
  3. Chas
  4. Dwere
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Concept: When a sentence starts with 'So + adjective', the verb comes before the subject.

  1. Subject 'the machinery' is uncountable/singular.
  2. Tense is past ('took hours').
  3. So intricate was the machinery that …

Trick: Two checks: singular → is/was; past → was.

Answer: (B) was

अवधारणा: वाक्य 'So + adjective' से शुरू हो तो क्रिया कर्ता से पहले आती है।

हल:

  1. कर्ता 'the machinery' एकवचन/अगणनीय है।
  2. काल भूतकाल है ('took hours')।
  3. So intricate was the machinery that …

ट्रिक: दो जाँच: एकवचन → is/was; भूतकाल → was।

उत्तर: (B) was

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionInversion after 'So + adjective'SSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 3
Q1133.
Select the correct option:
His explanation was ____ than confusing; it was a tangled mess of ideas.
  1. Aless
  2. Bmore
  3. Cother
  4. Drather
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Concept: 'More than + adjective' means 'beyond merely/to a greater degree than'.

  1. The second clause ('a tangled mess') goes further than just confusing.
  2. So the explanation was more than confusing.
  3. 'Less' contradicts the meaning; 'other/rather' do not fit before 'than confusing' here.

Trick: Read the clause after the semicolon – it intensifies, so choose the word that intensifies.

Answer: (B) more

अवधारणा: 'More than + विशेषण' = केवल उतना नहीं, उससे भी अधिक।

हल:

  1. दूसरा भाग ('a tangled mess') केवल उलझन से आगे की बात कहता है।
  2. अतः explanation 'more than confusing' थी।
  3. 'Less' अर्थ के उल्टा है; 'other/rather' यहाँ उपयुक्त नहीं।

ट्रिक: सेमीकोलन के बाद का भाग बात को और तीव्र करता है – वैसा ही शब्द चुनें।

उत्तर: (B) more

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionComparatives – 'more than'SSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 3
Q1134.
Select the correct option:
The measures, though seemingly justified by fiscal constraints, were in reality a masked effort to ____ opposition under the guise of austerity.
  1. Aquell
  2. Bgrow
  3. Crepel
  4. Dimpulse
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Concept: The blank needs a verb meaning 'to suppress'.

  1. 'Masked effort … under the guise of austerity' hints at hidden suppression.
  2. Quell = put an end to, crush (rebellion/opposition).
  3. Grow is opposite; repel means drive back (attack); impulse is a noun.

Yaad rakhein: Quell is commonly paired with: quell a riot, quell protests, quell fears.

Answer: (A) quell

अवधारणा: रिक्त स्थान में 'दबाना' अर्थ वाली क्रिया चाहिए।

हल:

  1. 'Masked effort … under the guise of austerity' छिपे दमन की ओर इशारा है।
  2. Quell = दबा देना, कुचल देना (विरोध/विद्रोह)।
  3. Grow उल्टा है; repel = पीछे धकेलना; impulse संज्ञा है।

याद रखें: Quell के साथ: quell a riot, quell protests, quell fears।

उत्तर: (A) quell

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionVocabulary – fill in the verbSSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 3
Q1135.
Find the part of the sentence that contains an error:
The committee's objectives included (1)/ increasing membership, improving communication channels, and (2)/ to foster a sense of community (3)/ among its diverse members. (4)
  1. A(1)
  2. B(2)
  3. C(3)
  4. D(4)
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Concept: Items in a list must have the same grammatical form.

  1. The list starts with gerunds: increasing, improving.
  2. 'to foster' (infinitive) breaks the pattern.
  3. Correct: … and fostering a sense of community.

Trick: In any list joined by 'and', match the form of the first item (-ing with -ing).

Answer: (C) (3)

अवधारणा: सूची के सभी भागों का व्याकरणिक रूप एक जैसा होना चाहिए।

हल:

  1. सूची gerund से शुरू है: increasing, improving।
  2. 'to foster' (infinitive) क्रम तोड़ता है।
  3. सही: … and fostering a sense of community।

ट्रिक: 'and' से जुड़ी सूची में पहले शब्द का रूप देखें (-ing के साथ -ing)।

उत्तर: (C) (3)

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionError spotting – parallel structureSSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 3
Q1136.
Find the part of the sentence that contains an error:
The unique challenges of the project, including its remote location (1)/ and the unpredictable weather patterns, (2)/ makes its successful completion (3)/ a testament to the team's resilience. (4)
  1. A(1)
  2. B(2)
  3. C(3)
  4. D(4)
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Concept: The verb agrees with the main subject, not with words in a 'including …' phrase.

  1. Main subject: 'The unique challenges' (plural).
  2. The phrase 'including … weather patterns' is extra information.
  3. 'makes' → 'make' its successful completion.

Trick: Cut out the phrase between commas and read: 'The challenges … make'.

Answer: (C) (3)

अवधारणा: क्रिया मुख्य कर्ता से मेल खाती है, 'including …' वाले वाक्यांश से नहीं।

हल:

  1. मुख्य कर्ता: 'The unique challenges' (बहुवचन)।
  2. 'including … weather patterns' अतिरिक्त जानकारी है।
  3. 'makes' → 'make' होना चाहिए।

ट्रिक: अल्पविरामों के बीच का भाग हटाकर पढ़ें: 'The challenges … make'।

उत्तर: (C) (3)

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionError spotting – subject–verb agreementSSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 3
Q1137.
Change the following from active to passive:
Why did the committee reject the proposed amendments?
  1. AWhy were the proposed amendments rejected by the committee?
  2. BWhy have the proposed amendments been rejected by the committee?
  3. CWhy are the proposed amendments being rejected by the committee?
  4. DWhy did the proposed amendments be rejected by the committee?
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Concept: Past simple active (did + V1) becomes was/were + V3 in passive.

  1. Object 'the proposed amendments' (plural) becomes the subject → 'were'.
  2. Why + were + subject + rejected + by the committee?
  3. Options B and C change the tense; D uses the wrong form 'did … be'.

Trick: 'Did' never stays in a passive question – replace it with was/were.

Answer: (A) Why were the proposed amendments rejected by the committee?

अवधारणा: Past simple active (did + V1) passive में was/were + V3 बनता है।

हल:

  1. कर्म 'the proposed amendments' (बहुवचन) कर्ता बनेगा → 'were'।
  2. Why + were + कर्ता + rejected + by the committee?
  3. B और C में काल बदल गया; D में 'did … be' ग़लत है।

ट्रिक: Passive प्रश्न में 'did' नहीं रहता – उसकी जगह was/were।

उत्तर: (A) Why were the proposed amendments rejected by the committee?

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionActive to passive – Wh-question in pastSSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 3
Q1138.
Select the option that contains the homonym of the highlighted word.
A thick bailey shielded the villagers from harm.
  1. AThe stone bailey stood firm against the attack.
  2. BGuards patrolled along the top of the outer bailey.
  3. CHorses rested quietly within the stone bailey.
  4. DThe knights took cover behind the castle bailey.
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Concept: A homonym here means the same word used in a different sense.

  1. In the given sentence 'bailey' is the protective outer wall of a castle.
  2. A (stood firm against the attack), B (patrolled along the top) and D (took cover behind) also use bailey as a wall.
  3. In C, horses resting 'within' the bailey uses it as the open courtyard inside the walls – a different sense.

Trick: Look for the option where the word becomes a place you are inside, not a barrier you stand on or behind.

Answer: (C) Horses rested quietly within the stone bailey.

अवधारणा: यहाँ homonym = वही शब्द, पर अलग अर्थ में।

  1. दिए वाक्य में 'bailey' = क़िले की बाहरी रक्षात्मक दीवार।
  2. A (हमले के सामने डटी रही), B (उसके ऊपर गश्त) और D (उसके पीछे आड़ ली) में भी bailey दीवार के अर्थ में है।
  3. C में घोड़े bailey के 'भीतर' आराम कर रहे हैं – यहाँ अर्थ दीवारों के अंदर का खुला आँगन है।

ट्रिक: वह विकल्प खोजें जहाँ शब्द दीवार नहीं, बल्कि अंदर का स्थान बन जाए।

उत्तर: (C) Horses rested quietly within the stone bailey.

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionHomonyms – baileySSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 3
Q1139.
Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure:
It is believed that the ancient scrolls were hidden by the monks in a secret chamber.
  1. AThe monks hid the ancient scrolls in a secret chamber.
  2. BThe monks are believed to have hidden the ancient scrolls in a secret chamber.
  3. CThe ancient scrolls were hiding the monks in a secret chamber.
  4. DIn a secret chamber, the monks had hidden the ancient scrolls.
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Concept: Convert the inner passive to active and keep the 'believed' idea using 'to have + V3'.

  1. Inner clause: scrolls were hidden by the monks → the monks hid the scrolls.
  2. Earlier action than the belief → 'to have hidden'.
  3. The monks are believed to have hidden the ancient scrolls in a secret chamber.

Trick: Never drop 'believed' – an option without it (A, D) changes the meaning from belief to fact.

Answer: (B) The monks are believed to have hidden the ancient scrolls in a secret chamber.

अवधारणा: अंदर के passive को active करें और 'believed' भाव को 'to have + V3' से बनाए रखें।

हल:

  1. अंदर का वाक्य: scrolls were hidden by the monks → the monks hid the scrolls।
  2. छिपाने का काम मान्यता से पहले का है → 'to have hidden'।
  3. The monks are believed to have hidden the ancient scrolls in a secret chamber।

ट्रिक: 'believed' हटाने वाले विकल्प (A, D) मान्यता को तथ्य बना देते हैं – ग़लत।

उत्तर: (B) The monks are believed to have hidden the ancient scrolls in a secret chamber.

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionPassive to active – 'It is believed that'SSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 3
Directions (Qs. 90-94): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

The symbiotic relationship between flowering plants and their pollinators is a cornerstone of global biodiversity and ecosystem stability. Pollinators, primarily insects like bees, butterflies, and moths, but also birds and bats, play a crucial role in the reproduction of over 80% of the world's flowering plants, including many food crops essential for human sustenance. As these animals visit flowers to feed on nectar or pollen, they inadvertently transfer pollen grains from one flower to another, enabling fertilization. This intricate dance has evolved over millions of years, leading to highly specialized adaptations in both plants and pollinators. For instance, some flowers have evolved specific shapes, colors, or scents to attract particular pollinators, while pollinators have developed specialized mouthparts or behaviors to access the rewards offered by these flowers. However, this vital relationship is under severe threat from various anthropogenic factors. Habitat loss due to urbanization and agriculture, pesticide use (especially neonicotinoids), climate change altering bloom times, and the spread of diseases and invasive species are collectively contributing to a dramatic decline in pollinator populations worldwide. The consequences of this decline are far-reaching. Beyond the ecological impact on wild plant reproduction, there are significant economic implications for agriculture. Many fruits, vegetables, and nuts rely heavily on animal pollination, and a reduction in pollinator services can lead to lower yields, reduced quality, and increased food costs. Scientists are actively researching solutions, from promoting pollinator-friendly farming practices and creating urban pollinator gardens to developing less harmful pest management strategies and conserving natural habitats. Understanding and protecting these unsung heroes of our ecosystems is paramount for food security and the health of our planet.
Q1140.
What is the central role of pollinators in ecosystems, as described in the passage?
  1. ATo decompose organic matter.
  2. BTo facilitate plant reproduction.
  3. CTo regulate water cycles.
  4. DTo control pest populations.
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Concept: Find the line that states what pollinators do.

  1. The passage says pollinators are crucial to the reproduction of over 80% of flowering plants.
  2. By carrying pollen between flowers they make fertilization possible.

Trick: Decomposition, water cycle and pest control are never mentioned – eliminate them.

Answer: (B) To facilitate plant reproduction.

अवधारणा: वह पंक्ति खोजें जो परागणकर्ताओं का कार्य बताती है।

हल:

  1. गद्यांश के अनुसार परागणकर्ता 80% से अधिक फूलदार पौधों के प्रजनन में अहम हैं।
  2. पराग एक फूल से दूसरे तक ले जाकर वे निषेचन संभव करते हैं।

ट्रिक: अपघटन, जल चक्र, कीट नियंत्रण का गद्यांश में ज़िक्र नहीं – हटाएँ।

उत्तर: (B) To facilitate plant reproduction.

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionReading comprehension – main roleSSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 3