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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.
Q1141.
According to the passage, what type of adaptations have plants developed to attract pollinators?
  1. ARoot structures
  2. BSpecific shapes, colors, or scents
  3. CPhotosynthetic efficiency
  4. DDrought resistance
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Concept: Locate the example sentence on adaptations.

  1. The passage: some flowers have evolved specific shapes, colors, or scents to attract particular pollinators.
  2. Roots, photosynthesis and drought are not discussed.

Trick: Attracting a visitor needs something it can see or smell – shape, colour, scent.

Answer: (B) Specific shapes, colors, or scents

अवधारणा: अनुकूलन वाले उदाहरण वाक्य को खोजें।

हल:

  1. गद्यांश: कुछ फूलों ने विशेष परागणकर्ताओं को आकर्षित करने के लिए विशिष्ट आकार, रंग या गंध विकसित की।
  2. जड़, प्रकाश-संश्लेषण, सूखा-रोध का कोई ज़िक्र नहीं।

ट्रिक: आकर्षित करने के लिए दिखने या सूँघने लायक गुण चाहिए – आकार, रंग, गंध।

उत्तर: (B) Specific shapes, colors, or scents

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionReading comprehension – plant adaptationsSSC 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.
Q1142.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a threat to pollinator populations?
  1. AHabitat loss
  2. BPesticide use
  3. CIncreased rainfall
  4. DClimate change
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Concept: For a NOT question, tick off every item the passage does list.

  1. Listed threats: habitat loss, pesticides (neonicotinoids), climate change, diseases, invasive species.
  2. Increased rainfall is not mentioned.

Trick: In 'NOT' questions three options are copied from the text; the stranger is the answer.

Answer: (C) Increased rainfall

अवधारणा: NOT वाले प्रश्न में गद्यांश में दी गई हर बात पर निशान लगाएँ।

हल:

  1. सूचीबद्ध ख़तरे: आवास हानि, कीटनाशक, जलवायु परिवर्तन, रोग, आक्रामक प्रजातियाँ।
  2. बढ़ी हुई वर्षा का ज़िक्र नहीं।

ट्रिक: NOT प्रश्न में तीन विकल्प गद्यांश से लिए होते हैं; अनजान विकल्प ही उत्तर।

उत्तर: (C) Increased rainfall

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionReading comprehension – NOT a threatSSC 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.
Q1143.
What are the economic implications of declining pollinator populations mentioned in the passage?
  1. AIncreased timber production
  2. BLower crop yields and higher food costs
  3. CDecreased demand for agricultural labor
  4. DGreater reliance on fossil fuels
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Concept: Find the part dealing with agriculture and money.

  1. Fewer pollinators → lower yields, reduced quality and increased food costs.
  2. Timber, labour demand and fossil fuels are not linked to pollinators in the passage.

Trick: Key words 'economic implications for agriculture' sit right before the answer line.

Answer: (B) Lower crop yields and higher food costs

अवधारणा: कृषि और पैसे से जुड़ा भाग खोजें।

हल:

  1. परागणकर्ता घटने से → उपज कम, गुणवत्ता कम और भोजन महँगा।
  2. लकड़ी, श्रम माँग, जीवाश्म ईंधन का संबंध गद्यांश में नहीं।

ट्रिक: 'economic implications for agriculture' शब्दों के ठीक बाद उत्तर है।

उत्तर: (B) Lower crop yields and higher food costs

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionReading comprehension – economic impactSSC 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.
Q1144.
What is suggested as a solution to protect pollinators?
  1. AEncouraging deforestation
  2. BDeveloping more harmful pest management strategies
  3. CPromoting pollinator-friendly farming practices
  4. DReducing global trade
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Concept: Pick the measure the scientists' list actually contains.

  1. Solutions given: pollinator-friendly farming, urban pollinator gardens, less harmful pest control, habitat conservation.
  2. Deforestation and 'more harmful' pest control would worsen the problem.

Trick: A solution must reduce the stated threats – options that increase them are traps.

Answer: (C) Promoting pollinator-friendly farming practices

अवधारणा: वैज्ञानिकों की सूची में जो उपाय है, वही चुनें।

हल:

  1. समाधान: परागणकर्ता-अनुकूल खेती, शहरी परागण उद्यान, कम हानिकारक कीट प्रबंधन, आवास संरक्षण।
  2. वनों की कटाई और 'अधिक हानिकारक' कीट नियंत्रण समस्या बढ़ाएँगे।

ट्रिक: समाधान ख़तरे घटाता है – ख़तरा बढ़ाने वाले विकल्प जाल हैं।

उत्तर: (C) Promoting pollinator-friendly farming practices

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionReading comprehension – suggested solutionSSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 3
Q1145.
Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence:
They proposed us to consider a different approach.
  1. Athat we consider a different approach
  2. Bus considering a different approach
  3. Cto consider a different approach by us
  4. Dthat we considered a different approach
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Concept: 'Propose' is not followed by object + to-infinitive; it takes a that-clause.

  1. Wrong: proposed us to consider.
  2. Right: proposed that we consider (base form – subjunctive).
  3. D 'considered' breaks the subjunctive; B is awkward.

Trick: Verbs like suggest, propose, recommend, insist + that + subject + base verb.

Answer: (A) that we consider a different approach

अवधारणा: 'Propose' के बाद object + to-infinitive नहीं, that-clause आता है।

हल:

  1. ग़लत: proposed us to consider।
  2. सही: proposed that we consider (क्रिया का मूल रूप – subjunctive)।
  3. D में 'considered' ग़लत; B अटपटा है।

ट्रिक: suggest, propose, recommend, insist + that + कर्ता + मूल क्रिया।

उत्तर: (A) that we consider a different approach

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionSentence improvement – 'propose' + that-clauseSSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 3
Q1146.
Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence:
I wonder what is the reason for her sudden departure.
  1. Awhat the reason is for her sudden departure
  2. Bwhat the reason for her sudden departure are
  3. Cwhat is the reason her sudden departure
  4. Dthe reason for her sudden departure is what
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Concept: An indirect question inside a sentence uses statement order: subject + verb.

  1. 'What is the reason' is direct-question order → wrong after 'I wonder'.
  2. Statement order: what the reason is (for her sudden departure).
  3. B uses the plural verb 'are' with the singular subject 'the reason'; C keeps question order and drops 'for'; D is jumbled.

Trick: After wonder/know/ask/tell me, never put the verb before the subject.

Answer: (A) what the reason is for her sudden departure

अवधारणा: वाक्य के भीतर अप्रत्यक्ष प्रश्न में साधारण क्रम होता है: कर्ता + क्रिया।

  1. 'what is the reason' सीधे प्रश्न का क्रम है → 'I wonder' के बाद ग़लत।
  2. साधारण क्रम: what the reason is (for her sudden departure)।
  3. B में एकवचन कर्ता 'the reason' के साथ बहुवचन क्रिया 'are' है; C में प्रश्न-क्रम और 'for' गायब; D उलझा हुआ।

ट्रिक: wonder/know/ask/tell me के बाद क्रिया कर्ता से पहले नहीं आती।

उत्तर: (A) what the reason is for her sudden departure

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionEmbedded question word orderSSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 3
Q1147.
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.
The teacher said, "The Earth revolves around the Sun."
  1. AThe teacher said that the Earth revolved around the Sun.
  2. BThe teacher said that the Earth had revolved around the Sun.
  3. CThe teacher said that the Earth revolves around the Sun.
  4. DThe teacher said that the Earth is revolving around the Sun.
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Concept: Universal truths and scientific facts keep their tense in reported speech.

  1. 'The Earth revolves around the Sun' is a permanent fact.
  2. So 'revolves' stays even though the reporting verb is past ('said').

Trick: Facts, habits and proverbs → no tense change.

Answer: (C) The teacher said that the Earth revolves around the Sun.

अवधारणा: सार्वभौमिक सत्य और वैज्ञानिक तथ्य का काल अप्रत्यक्ष कथन में नहीं बदलता।

हल:

  1. 'The Earth revolves around the Sun' स्थायी तथ्य है।
  2. इसलिए 'said' के बाद भी 'revolves' बना रहता है।

ट्रिक: तथ्य, आदतें और कहावतें → काल नहीं बदलता।

उत्तर: (C) The teacher said that the Earth revolves around the Sun.

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionDirect to indirect – universal truthSSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 3
Q1148.
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.
She asked him if he could help her with the project the next day.
  1. A"Can you help me with the project tomorrow?" she asked him.
  2. B"Could you help me with the project the next day?" she asked him.
  3. C"Will you help me with the project tomorrow?" she asked him.
  4. D"Help me with the project tomorrow," she asked him.
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Concept: Reverse each indirect-speech change.

  1. 'asked … if' → a yes/no question with '?'.
  2. could → can; her → me; the next day → tomorrow.
  3. "Can you help me with the project tomorrow?" she asked him.

Trick: Time words flip back: the next day → tomorrow, that day → today; B keeps 'the next day' – wrong.

Answer: (A) "Can you help me with the project tomorrow?" she asked him.

अवधारणा: अप्रत्यक्ष कथन के हर बदलाव को उलटा करें।

हल:

  1. 'asked … if' → हाँ/ना वाला प्रश्न, '?' के साथ।
  2. could → can; her → me; the next day → tomorrow।
  3. "Can you help me with the project tomorrow?" she asked him।

ट्रिक: समय शब्द वापस: the next day → tomorrow; B में 'the next day' बचा है – ग़लत।

उत्तर: (A) "Can you help me with the project tomorrow?" she asked him.

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionIndirect to direct – yes/no questionSSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 3
Q1149.
Rearrange the following sentences in correct order to make a logical passage:
1. This new approach significantly boosted employee morale.
2. The company decided to implement a flexible work-from-home policy.
3. Initially, some managers expressed concerns about productivity.
4. However, careful monitoring showed no dip in output.
  1. A2-3-4-1
  2. B3-4-2-1
  3. C2-1-3-4
  4. D3-2-1-4
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Concept: Start with the event, then doubt, then its answer, then the result.

  1. 2 introduces the decision (opener).
  2. 3 'Initially' – concerns raised.
  3. 4 'However' – concerns proved wrong; 1 'This new approach' – final outcome.

Trick: 'Initially … However' is a fixed pair – 3 must be just before 4.

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

अवधारणा: घटना → शंका → उसका जवाब → परिणाम।

हल:

  1. 2 निर्णय बताता है (शुरुआत)।
  2. 3 'Initially' – चिंताएँ।
  3. 4 'However' – चिंताएँ ग़लत साबित; 1 'This new approach' – अंतिम परिणाम।

ट्रिक: 'Initially … However' जोड़ी है – 3 के ठीक बाद 4 आएगा।

उत्तर: (A) 2-3-4-1

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionPara jumble – work-from-home policySSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 3
Q1150.
Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph:
1. This allows the bird to remain almost perfectly still relative to the flower.
2. The hummingbird's wings beat at an incredibly high frequency, often over 50 times per second.
3. This unique ability enables them to efficiently extract nectar while hovering in mid-air.
4. Such rapid wing movements create a stable platform, counteracting any air currents.
  1. A2, 4, 1, 3
  2. B3, 2, 4, 1
  3. C2, 1, 4, 3
  4. D1, 2, 4, 3
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Concept: Follow the pointer words 'Such' and 'This', which refer back to the previous idea.

  1. 2 states the fact (fast wing beats) – opener.
  2. 4 'Such rapid wing movements' refers to 2.
  3. 1 'This allows … still' follows the stable platform idea; 3 'This unique ability' sums up.

Trick: Sentences beginning with This/Such can never open a paragraph – 2 is the only possible start.

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

अवधारणा: 'Such' और 'This' जैसे संकेत शब्द पिछले विचार से जुड़ते हैं।

हल:

  1. 2 तथ्य बताता है (तेज़ पंख) – शुरुआत।
  2. 4 'Such rapid wing movements' – 2 की ओर संकेत।
  3. 1 'This allows … still' स्थिर प्लेटफ़ॉर्म के बाद; 3 'This unique ability' – निष्कर्ष।

ट्रिक: This/Such से शुरू वाक्य पहला नहीं हो सकता – केवल 2 से शुरुआत संभव।

उत्तर: (A) 2, 4, 1, 3

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionPara jumble – hummingbird flightSSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 3
Q1151.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word:
Renounce
  1. AEmbrace
  2. BAbnegate
  3. CSupport
  4. DRequest
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Concept: Renounce = to give up formally / reject a claim or belief.

  1. Abnegate = to give up or deny oneself something – same meaning.
  2. Embrace and Support mean to accept – nearly opposite; Request is unrelated.

Trick: Root 'nounce' (announce) + 're' = declare that you give it up; abnegate = 'deny away'.

Answer: (B) Abnegate

अवधारणा: Renounce = औपचारिक रूप से त्याग देना।

हल:

  1. Abnegate = त्यागना/स्वयं को किसी चीज़ से वंचित करना – वही अर्थ।
  2. Embrace, Support = अपनाना (लगभग विपरीत); Request = निवेदन (असंबंधित)।

ट्रिक: Renounce = 'त्याग की घोषणा'; abnegate = 'स्वयं से इनकार'।

उत्तर: (B) Abnegate

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionSynonym – RenounceSSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 2
Q1152.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom in the given sentence.
The parents moved heaven and earth to secure the best treatment for their child.
  1. ATo do everything you can to achieve something
  2. BChange places again and again
  3. CRemain quiet as a form of protest
  4. DObey instructions without questioning
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Concept: 'Move heaven and earth' = make every possible effort.

  1. The parents tried everything they could to get the best treatment.
  2. Other options (shifting places, silent protest, blind obedience) do not match.

Trick: Moving both heaven AND earth = nothing left untried.

Answer: (A) To do everything you can to achieve something

अवधारणा: 'Move heaven and earth' = हर संभव प्रयास करना।

हल:

  1. माता-पिता ने सर्वोत्तम इलाज के लिए हर कोशिश की।
  2. अन्य विकल्प (जगह बदलना, मौन विरोध, आँख मूँदकर आज्ञा) मेल नहीं खाते।

ट्रिक: आसमान और धरती दोनों हिला देना = कोई कसर न छोड़ना।

उत्तर: (A) To do everything you can to achieve something

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionIdiom – move heaven and earthSSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 2
Q1153.
Select the most appropriate antonym of the word in bracket to fill in the blank.
She is a bit old and ____ (puissant) now.
  1. AMighty
  2. BFeeble
  3. CSturdy
  4. DStrong
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Concept: Puissant = powerful, mighty.

  1. Its opposite is Feeble = weak, frail.
  2. 'Old and feeble' also fits naturally; Mighty, Sturdy, Strong are synonyms of puissant.

Trick: Three options mean 'strong' – the one left out is the antonym.

Answer: (B) Feeble

अवधारणा: Puissant = शक्तिशाली।

हल:

  1. विलोम: Feeble = कमज़ोर, दुर्बल।
  2. 'old and feeble' स्वाभाविक भी है; Mighty, Sturdy, Strong तो समानार्थी हैं।

ट्रिक: तीन विकल्प 'मज़बूत' अर्थ के हैं – बचा हुआ ही विलोम है।

उत्तर: (B) Feeble

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionAntonym in context – puissantSSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 2
Q1154.
Identify the misspelt word.
  1. ABureaucracy
  2. BAcknowledge
  3. CPriviledge
  4. DSeparate
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Concept: Correct form: privilege (no 'd').

  1. 'Priviledge' wrongly adds d, as in 'knowledge'.
  2. Bureaucracy, Acknowledge, Separate are correctly spelt.

Trick: Privilege has 'leg' in it, not 'ledge': privi-LEG-e.

Answer: (C) Priviledge

अवधारणा: सही वर्तनी: privilege ('d' नहीं)।

हल:

  1. 'Priviledge' में 'knowledge' की तरह गलत d जोड़ा गया।
  2. Bureaucracy, Acknowledge, Separate सही हैं।

ट्रिक: Privilege में 'leg' है, 'ledge' नहीं: privi-LEG-e।

उत्तर: (C) Priviledge

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionSpelling – privilegeSSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 2
Q1155.
Select the option that corrects the spelling error in the given sentence.
Modern psychopharmocology explores how drugs affect the mind.
  1. AModarn
  2. Bpsychopharmacology
  3. Cxplores
  4. Deffect
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Concept: The root is 'pharmaco-' (drug), not 'pharmoco-'.

  1. Wrong: psychopharmocology.
  2. Correct: psychopharmacology = psycho + pharmaco + logy.
  3. Other options add new mistakes (Modarn, xplores, effect).

Trick: Think 'pharmacy' → pharmAcology keeps the A.

Answer: (B) psychopharmacology

अवधारणा: मूल शब्द 'pharmaco-' (औषधि) है, 'pharmoco-' नहीं।

हल:

  1. गलत: psychopharmocology
  2. सही: psychopharmacology = psycho + pharmaco + logy
  3. अन्य विकल्प नई गलतियाँ जोड़ते हैं।

ट्रिक: 'pharmacy' याद करें → pharmAcology में A रहता है।

उत्तर: (B) psychopharmacology

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionSpelling correction – pharmacologySSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 2
Q1156.
Choose the one-word substitute for the below sentence.
He lived a life of strict self-discipline, deliberately avoiding all pleasures and indulgences.
  1. AAscetic
  2. BHedonist
  3. CMystic
  4. DCynic
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Concept: Ascetic = a person who practises severe self-discipline and avoids pleasures.

  1. Fits 'strict self-discipline, avoiding all pleasures'.
  2. Hedonist = pleasure-seeker (opposite); Mystic = seeks spiritual truth; Cynic = distrusts others' motives.

Yaad rakhein: Ascetic ↔ Hedonist is a favourite antonym pair in SSC.

Answer: (A) Ascetic

अवधारणा: Ascetic = कठोर आत्म-संयम रखने वाला, सुख-भोग से दूर रहने वाला (तपस्वी)।

हल:

  1. वाक्य 'कठोर अनुशासन, सभी सुखों से दूरी' – सटीक मेल।
  2. Hedonist = भोगवादी (विपरीत); Mystic = रहस्यवादी; Cynic = निंदक।

याद रखें: Ascetic ↔ Hedonist – SSC का प्रिय विलोम युग्म।

उत्तर: (A) Ascetic

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionOne-word substitution – asceticSSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 2
Q1157.
Select the correct option:
You can either submit your research paper today ____ by the end of the week.
  1. Aso
  2. Bbut
  3. Cor
  4. Dnot
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Concept: 'Either' is always paired with 'or'.

  1. The sentence gives two choices: submit today / submit by week-end.
  2. Choice is joined by the pair either … or; so, but, not cannot complete it.

Yaad rakhein: Pairs: either–or, neither–nor, both–and, not only–but also.

Answer: (C) or

अवधारणा: 'Either' के साथ सदा 'or' आता है।

हल:

  1. Either today or by the end of the week.
  2. so, but, not – 'either' के साथ नहीं आते।

याद रखें: युग्म: either–or, neither–nor, both–and, not only–but also।

उत्तर: (C) or

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionCorrelative conjunction – either…orSSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 2
Q1158.
Select the correct option:
The venerable professor, ____ lectures always captivated his students, announced his retirement.
  1. Awhat
  2. Bwhom
  3. Cwhose
  4. Dthat
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Concept: Possession by a person is shown by 'whose'.

  1. The lectures belong to the professor → 'whose lectures'.
  2. 'Whom' is object form; 'that' is not used after a comma (non-defining clause); 'what' does not link to a noun.

Trick: If a noun follows the blank directly and shows ownership → whose.

Answer: (C) whose

अवधारणा: किसी व्यक्ति का स्वामित्व 'whose' से बताया जाता है।

हल:

  1. व्याख्यान प्रोफेसर के हैं → 'whose lectures'
  2. 'whom' कर्म रूप है; अल्पविराम के बाद 'that' नहीं आता; 'what' संज्ञा से नहीं जुड़ता।

ट्रिक: रिक्त स्थान के तुरंत बाद संज्ञा और स्वामित्व का भाव → whose।

उत्तर: (C) whose

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionRelative pronoun – whoseSSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 2
Q1159.
Select the correct option:
Nothing short of decisive reform will ____ the deep-seated administrative inertia.
  1. Apersuasion
  2. Bdislodge
  3. Cdistraction
  4. Dconfusion
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Concept: After 'will' we need a verb (base form).

  1. Dislodge = remove something firmly fixed – suits 'deep-seated inertia'.
  2. Persuasion, distraction, confusion are nouns, so grammatically wrong after 'will'.

Trick: Spot the part of speech first – only one option is a verb.

Answer: (B) dislodge

अवधारणा: 'will' के बाद क्रिया (मूल रूप) चाहिए।

हल:

  1. Dislodge = जमी हुई चीज़ को हटाना – 'deep-seated inertia' से मेल।
  2. Persuasion, distraction, confusion संज्ञाएँ हैं – 'will' के बाद गलत।

ट्रिक: पहले शब्द-भेद देखें – केवल एक विकल्प क्रिया है।

उत्तर: (B) dislodge

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionVocabulary in context – dislodgeSSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 2
Q1160.
Find the part of the sentence that contains an error:
The myriad challenges confronting modern urban planners (1)/, ranging from sustainable infrastructure to social equity, often demands (2)/ an interdisciplinary approach (3)/ to yield effective solutions. (4)
  1. A(1)
  2. B(2)
  3. C(3)
  4. D(4)
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Concept: The verb must agree with the real subject, ignoring phrases in between.

  1. Subject = 'The myriad challenges' (plural).
  2. The 'ranging from…' phrase does not change it.
  3. 'often demands' → 'often demand'. Error in part (2).

Trick: Strip the sentence to 'challenges … demand' – the error shows at once.

Answer: (B) (2)

अवधारणा: क्रिया वास्तविक कर्ता से मेल खाए, बीच के वाक्यांश को अनदेखा करें।

हल:

  1. कर्ता = 'The myriad challenges' (बहुवचन)
  2. 'ranging from…' वाक्यांश इसे नहीं बदलता।
  3. 'often demands' → 'often demand'; त्रुटि भाग (2) में।

ट्रिक: वाक्य को 'challenges … demand' तक छोटा करें – त्रुटि तुरंत दिखेगी।

उत्तर: (B) (2)

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionError spotting – subject-verb agreementSSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 2