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Q1161.
Find the part of the sentence that contains an error:
The manager, along with her entire team, (1)/ expects that the project will be completed (2)/ before the deadline, and they shall submits (3)/ the final report on Friday. (4)
  1. A(1)
  2. B(2)
  3. C(3)
  4. D(4)
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Concept: A modal (shall, will, can, must) is followed by the base form (V1).

  1. 'they shall submits' is wrong.
  2. Correct: 'they shall submit'. Error in part (3).

Trick: Modal + V1 – never add -s, -ed or -ing after a modal.

Answer: (C) (3)

अवधारणा: Modal (shall, will, can, must) के बाद क्रिया का मूल रूप (V1) आता है।

हल:

  1. 'they shall submits' गलत है।
  2. सही: 'they shall submit'; त्रुटि भाग (3) में।

ट्रिक: Modal + V1 – modal के बाद -s, -ed, -ing नहीं।

उत्तर: (C) (3)

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionError spotting – modal + base verbSSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 2
Q1162.
Change the following from active to passive:
The council will consider the new zoning proposal next month.
  1. AThe new zoning proposal would be considered by the council next month.
  2. BThe new zoning proposal will be considered by the council next month.
  3. CThe new zoning proposal has been considered by the council next month.
  4. DThe new zoning proposal is being considered by the council next month.
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Concept: Future simple passive = will be + V3.

  1. Object 'the new zoning proposal' becomes the subject.
  2. 'will consider' → 'will be considered' + by the council.
  3. 'would', 'has been', 'is being' change the tense.

Trick: Keep the helping verb of the active (will) – just add 'be + V3'.

Answer: (B) The new zoning proposal will be considered by the council next month.

अवधारणा: सामान्य भविष्य कर्मवाच्य = will be + V3।

हल:

  1. कर्म 'the new zoning proposal' कर्ता बनता है।
  2. 'will consider' → 'will be considered' + by the council
  3. 'would', 'has been', 'is being' काल बदल देते हैं।

ट्रिक: कर्तृवाच्य का 'will' रहने दें – बस 'be + V3' जोड़ें।

उत्तर: (B) The new zoning proposal will be considered by the council next month.

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionVoice – future simple passiveSSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 2
Q1163.
Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word:
The royal emblem prominently displayed gules on the family coat of arms.
  1. AThe woven wall hanging showed gules alongside argent.
  2. BThe cook made a sauce using rich gules mixed with cumin.
  3. CA band of gules along the edge represented a warrior heritage.
  4. DThe guide described the meaning of gules to the audience.
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Concept: 'Gules' in heraldry means the colour red on a coat of arms.

  1. Options A, C and D use gules as the heraldic red (with argent, as a band, as a term a guide explains).
  2. Option B uses 'gules' as an ingredient in cooking – a sense different from the given sentence.

Trick: Heraldic colours: gules = red, azure = blue, vert = green, sable = black, argent = silver, or = gold.

Answer: (B) The cook made a sauce using rich gules mixed with cumin.

अवधारणा: Heraldry में 'gules' का अर्थ कुलचिह्न पर लाल रंग है।

  1. विकल्प A, C, D में gules हेराल्डिक लाल रंग के अर्थ में है।
  2. विकल्प B में इसे खाना पकाने की सामग्री के रूप में लिया गया है – दिए वाक्य से अलग अर्थ।

याद रखें: Heraldry रंग: gules = लाल, azure = नीला, vert = हरा, sable = काला, argent = चाँदी, or = सोना।

उत्तर: (B) The cook made a sauce using rich gules mixed with cumin.

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionHomonym – gulesSSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 2
Q1164.
Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure:
A new satellite system is being developed by the aerospace engineers.
  1. AThe aerospace engineers developed a new satellite system.
  2. BThe aerospace engineers are developing a new satellite system.
  3. CA new satellite system has been developed by the aerospace engineers.
  4. DThe aerospace engineers develop a new satellite system.
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Concept: 'is/are being + V3' (passive) → 'is/are + V-ing' (active).

  1. Agent 'the aerospace engineers' becomes the subject (plural → are).
  2. 'is being developed' → 'are developing'.
  3. A (past), C (perfect), D (simple present) change the tense.

Trick: 'being' in passive always signals a continuous tense in active.

Answer: (B) The aerospace engineers are developing a new satellite system.

अवधारणा: 'is/are being + V3' (कर्मवाच्य) → 'is/are + V-ing' (कर्तृवाच्य)।

हल:

  1. कर्ता 'the aerospace engineers' (बहुवचन → are)
  2. 'is being developed' → 'are developing'
  3. A, C, D काल बदल देते हैं।

ट्रिक: कर्मवाच्य में 'being' = सतत काल।

उत्तर: (B) The aerospace engineers are developing a new satellite system.

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionVoice – present continuous to activeSSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 2
Directions (Qs. 90-94): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

The digital divide, a chasm separating those with access to modern information and communication technology (ICT) from those without, poses a significant challenge to equitable development. While the internet offers unparalleled opportunities for education, economic growth, and civic participation, billions globally remain unconnected or lack the necessary digital literacy to leverage its benefits. This divide is not merely about access to hardware like smartphones or computers; it encompasses disparities in broadband connectivity, affordability, quality of service, and the skills needed to effectively navigate the digital landscape. In developed nations, the divide often manifests as a gap between urban and rural areas, or between different socio-economic groups. In developing countries, it is a more fundamental barrier, with entire regions lacking basic infrastructure. The consequences are profound: those on the wrong side of the divide face reduced educational opportunities, limited access to remote work, exclusion from e-governance services, and a diminished voice in the global conversation. Bridging this gap requires multi-faceted interventions, including government initiatives to expand infrastructure, subsidies to make internet access affordable, and comprehensive digital literacy programmes. Furthermore, content must be culturally relevant and multilingual to ensure inclusivity. Ultimately, ensuring universal access and digital competence is not just about technology; it's about fostering social equality and ensuring that no one is left behind in the rapidly advancing digital age.
Q1165.
What is the main idea of the passage?
  1. AThe rise of new technologies.
  2. BThe challenges and consequences of the digital divide.
  3. CThe benefits of fast internet.
  4. DHow governments provide technology.
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Concept: The main idea covers the whole passage, not one detail.

  1. The passage defines the digital divide, its forms, its harmful effects and remedies.
  2. So its central idea is the challenges and consequences of the digital divide.
  3. A, C, D cover only small or unrelated points.

Trick: Choose the option that contains the key repeated term – 'digital divide'.

Answer: (B) The challenges and consequences of the digital divide.

अवधारणा: मुख्य विचार पूरे गद्यांश को समेटता है, किसी एक विवरण को नहीं।

हल:

  1. गद्यांश डिजिटल डिवाइड की परिभाषा, रूप, दुष्प्रभाव और उपाय बताता है।
  2. अतः केंद्रीय विषय: डिजिटल डिवाइड की चुनौतियाँ और परिणाम।
  3. A, C, D केवल छोटे या असंबद्ध बिंदु हैं।

ट्रिक: जो विकल्प बार-बार आने वाला मुख्य शब्द 'digital divide' रखे, वही चुनें।

उत्तर: (B) The challenges and consequences of the digital divide.

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionReading comprehension – main ideaSSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 2
Directions (Qs. 90-94): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

The digital divide, a chasm separating those with access to modern information and communication technology (ICT) from those without, poses a significant challenge to equitable development. While the internet offers unparalleled opportunities for education, economic growth, and civic participation, billions globally remain unconnected or lack the necessary digital literacy to leverage its benefits. This divide is not merely about access to hardware like smartphones or computers; it encompasses disparities in broadband connectivity, affordability, quality of service, and the skills needed to effectively navigate the digital landscape. In developed nations, the divide often manifests as a gap between urban and rural areas, or between different socio-economic groups. In developing countries, it is a more fundamental barrier, with entire regions lacking basic infrastructure. The consequences are profound: those on the wrong side of the divide face reduced educational opportunities, limited access to remote work, exclusion from e-governance services, and a diminished voice in the global conversation. Bridging this gap requires multi-faceted interventions, including government initiatives to expand infrastructure, subsidies to make internet access affordable, and comprehensive digital literacy programmes. Furthermore, content must be culturally relevant and multilingual to ensure inclusivity. Ultimately, ensuring universal access and digital competence is not just about technology; it's about fostering social equality and ensuring that no one is left behind in the rapidly advancing digital age.
Q1166.
What does the "digital divide" primarily refer to?
  1. AA gap between old and new technology.
  2. BThe difference in access to modern technology and related skills.
  3. CThe separation of digital and analogue devices.
  4. DA boundary between online and offline activities.
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Concept: Answer from the passage's own words, not from outside knowledge.

  1. The first line: a gap between those who have access to modern ICT and those who do not.
  2. The passage adds skills/digital literacy to this gap.
  3. So it is the difference in access to modern technology and related skills.

Trick: Definitions are usually in the opening sentence of the passage.

Answer: (B) The difference in access to modern technology and related skills.

अवधारणा: उत्तर गद्यांश के शब्दों से ही दें, बाहरी जानकारी से नहीं।

हल:

  1. पहली पंक्ति: आधुनिक ICT तक पहुँच वालों और बिना पहुँच वालों के बीच की खाई।
  2. गद्यांश इसमें कौशल/डिजिटल साक्षरता भी जोड़ता है।
  3. अतः आधुनिक तकनीक तक पहुँच और कौशल का अंतर।

ट्रिक: परिभाषा प्रायः गद्यांश के पहले वाक्य में होती है।

उत्तर: (B) The difference in access to modern technology and related skills.

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionReading comprehension – definitionSSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 2
Directions (Qs. 90-94): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

The digital divide, a chasm separating those with access to modern information and communication technology (ICT) from those without, poses a significant challenge to equitable development. While the internet offers unparalleled opportunities for education, economic growth, and civic participation, billions globally remain unconnected or lack the necessary digital literacy to leverage its benefits. This divide is not merely about access to hardware like smartphones or computers; it encompasses disparities in broadband connectivity, affordability, quality of service, and the skills needed to effectively navigate the digital landscape. In developed nations, the divide often manifests as a gap between urban and rural areas, or between different socio-economic groups. In developing countries, it is a more fundamental barrier, with entire regions lacking basic infrastructure. The consequences are profound: those on the wrong side of the divide face reduced educational opportunities, limited access to remote work, exclusion from e-governance services, and a diminished voice in the global conversation. Bridging this gap requires multi-faceted interventions, including government initiatives to expand infrastructure, subsidies to make internet access affordable, and comprehensive digital literacy programmes. Furthermore, content must be culturally relevant and multilingual to ensure inclusivity. Ultimately, ensuring universal access and digital competence is not just about technology; it's about fostering social equality and ensuring that no one is left behind in the rapidly advancing digital age.
Q1167.
Besides hardware, what other factors contribute to the digital divide?
  1. AOnly the cost of software.
  2. BBroadband quality and digital skills.
  3. CThe number of available apps.
  4. DThe speed of social media.
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Concept: Answer from the passage's own words, not from outside knowledge.

  1. The text says the divide is 'not merely about hardware'.
  2. It lists broadband connectivity, affordability, quality of service and skills.
  3. Option B (broadband quality and digital skills) matches.

Trick: Look for 'not merely… it encompasses' – the answer follows these words.

Answer: (B) Broadband quality and digital skills.

अवधारणा: उत्तर गद्यांश के शब्दों से ही दें, बाहरी जानकारी से नहीं।

हल:

  1. गद्यांश कहता है कि यह खाई 'केवल हार्डवेयर' की नहीं है।
  2. इसमें ब्रॉडबैंड, सामर्थ्य, सेवा की गुणवत्ता और कौशल शामिल हैं।
  3. विकल्प B मेल खाता है।

ट्रिक: 'not merely… it encompasses' के बाद ही उत्तर मिलता है।

उत्तर: (B) Broadband quality and digital skills.

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionReading comprehension – factual detailSSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 2
Directions (Qs. 90-94): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

The digital divide, a chasm separating those with access to modern information and communication technology (ICT) from those without, poses a significant challenge to equitable development. While the internet offers unparalleled opportunities for education, economic growth, and civic participation, billions globally remain unconnected or lack the necessary digital literacy to leverage its benefits. This divide is not merely about access to hardware like smartphones or computers; it encompasses disparities in broadband connectivity, affordability, quality of service, and the skills needed to effectively navigate the digital landscape. In developed nations, the divide often manifests as a gap between urban and rural areas, or between different socio-economic groups. In developing countries, it is a more fundamental barrier, with entire regions lacking basic infrastructure. The consequences are profound: those on the wrong side of the divide face reduced educational opportunities, limited access to remote work, exclusion from e-governance services, and a diminished voice in the global conversation. Bridging this gap requires multi-faceted interventions, including government initiatives to expand infrastructure, subsidies to make internet access affordable, and comprehensive digital literacy programmes. Furthermore, content must be culturally relevant and multilingual to ensure inclusivity. Ultimately, ensuring universal access and digital competence is not just about technology; it's about fostering social equality and ensuring that no one is left behind in the rapidly advancing digital age.
Q1168.
What is one major consequence for those on the "wrong side" of the digital divide?
  1. AIncreased opportunities for remote work.
  2. BBetter access to e-governance services.
  3. CReduced educational opportunities.
  4. DA louder voice in global conversations.
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Concept: Answer from the passage's own words, not from outside knowledge.

  1. Listed effects: reduced educational opportunities, limited remote work, exclusion from e-governance, diminished global voice.
  2. A, B, D state the reverse of these effects.

Trick: A 'wrong side' must bring a loss – reject options showing gains.

Answer: (C) Reduced educational opportunities.

अवधारणा: उत्तर गद्यांश के शब्दों से ही दें, बाहरी जानकारी से नहीं।

हल:

  1. बताए गए प्रभाव: शिक्षा के अवसर कम, दूरस्थ कार्य सीमित, ई-गवर्नेंस से बाहर, वैश्विक आवाज़ कमज़ोर।
  2. A, B, D इनका उल्टा बताते हैं।

ट्रिक: 'गलत पक्ष' का अर्थ हानि – लाभ दिखाने वाले विकल्प हटाएँ।

उत्तर: (C) Reduced educational opportunities.

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionReading comprehension – consequenceSSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 2
Directions (Qs. 90-94): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

The digital divide, a chasm separating those with access to modern information and communication technology (ICT) from those without, poses a significant challenge to equitable development. While the internet offers unparalleled opportunities for education, economic growth, and civic participation, billions globally remain unconnected or lack the necessary digital literacy to leverage its benefits. This divide is not merely about access to hardware like smartphones or computers; it encompasses disparities in broadband connectivity, affordability, quality of service, and the skills needed to effectively navigate the digital landscape. In developed nations, the divide often manifests as a gap between urban and rural areas, or between different socio-economic groups. In developing countries, it is a more fundamental barrier, with entire regions lacking basic infrastructure. The consequences are profound: those on the wrong side of the divide face reduced educational opportunities, limited access to remote work, exclusion from e-governance services, and a diminished voice in the global conversation. Bridging this gap requires multi-faceted interventions, including government initiatives to expand infrastructure, subsidies to make internet access affordable, and comprehensive digital literacy programmes. Furthermore, content must be culturally relevant and multilingual to ensure inclusivity. Ultimately, ensuring universal access and digital competence is not just about technology; it's about fostering social equality and ensuring that no one is left behind in the rapidly advancing digital age.
Q1169.
What is one suggested solution to bridge the digital divide?
  1. AGovernments expanding infrastructure.
  2. BReducing the number of available online platforms.
  3. CFocusing only on urban areas.
  4. DLimiting access to content.
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Concept: Answer from the passage's own words, not from outside knowledge.

  1. Suggested steps: governments expanding infrastructure, subsidies for affordable internet, digital literacy programmes.
  2. B, C, D would widen the divide, not bridge it.

Trick: A bridging step must increase access – only option A does.

Answer: (A) Governments expanding infrastructure.

अवधारणा: उत्तर गद्यांश के शब्दों से ही दें, बाहरी जानकारी से नहीं।

हल:

  1. सुझाए उपाय: सरकार द्वारा अवसंरचना विस्तार, सस्ते इंटरनेट हेतु सब्सिडी, डिजिटल साक्षरता कार्यक्रम।
  2. B, C, D तो खाई को बढ़ाएँगे।

ट्रिक: खाई पाटने वाला कदम पहुँच बढ़ाए – केवल विकल्प A।

उत्तर: (A) Governments expanding infrastructure.

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionReading comprehension – solutionSSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 2
Q1170.
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined/bold segment in the given sentence.
Scarcely had she finished her speech then the applause erupted.
  1. Athan the applause erupted
  2. Bwhen the applause had erupted
  3. Cwhen the applause erupted
  4. Dthat the applause erupted
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Concept: 'Scarcely/Hardly' is followed by 'when' (or 'before'); 'No sooner' takes 'than'.

  1. 'Scarcely had she finished… then' is wrong.
  2. Second clause stays in simple past: 'when the applause erupted'.

Trick: No sooner – than; Scarcely/Hardly – when.

Answer: (C) when the applause erupted

अवधारणा: 'Scarcely/Hardly' के साथ 'when' आता है; 'No sooner' के साथ 'than'।

हल:

  1. 'Scarcely had she finished… then' गलत है।
  2. दूसरा भाग सामान्य भूतकाल में: 'when the applause erupted'।

ट्रिक: No sooner – than; Scarcely/Hardly – when।

उत्तर: (C) when the applause erupted

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionSentence improvement – scarcely…whenSSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 2
Q1171.
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined/bold segment in the given sentence.
The committee decided on to postpone the decision until the next meeting.
  1. Ato postpone
  2. Bon postponing
  3. Cfor postponing
  4. Dpostpone
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Concept: 'Decide' takes 'to + V1' for an action to be done.

  1. 'decided on to postpone' mixes a preposition with an infinitive – wrong.
  2. Correct: 'decided to postpone'.

Trick: decide to do ✓ / decide on something (noun) ✓ / decide on to do ✗.

Answer: (A) to postpone

अवधारणा: 'Decide' के बाद कार्य बताने के लिए 'to + V1' आता है।

हल:

  1. 'decided on to postpone' – पूर्वसर्ग और infinitive का गलत मेल।
  2. सही: 'decided to postpone'।

ट्रिक: decide to do ✓ / decide on + संज्ञा ✓ / decide on to do ✗।

उत्तर: (A) to postpone

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionSentence improvement – decide + infinitiveSSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 2
Q1172.
Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
The teacher asked, "Why are you late today?"
  1. AThe teacher asked why I was late that day.
  2. BThe teacher asked why are you late today.
  3. CThe teacher asked why I am late that day.
  4. DThe teacher asked why was I late that day.
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Concept: In indirect speech a question becomes a statement and the tense shifts back.

  1. 'are' → 'was'; 'you' → 'I' (speaker is the listener); 'today' → 'that day'.
  2. Word order: why + subject + verb → 'why I was late that day'.
  3. B and D keep question order; C keeps 'am'.

Trick: In reported questions, subject comes before verb – reject 'why was I'.

Answer: (A) The teacher asked why I was late that day.

अवधारणा: अप्रत्यक्ष कथन में प्रश्न साधारण वाक्य बनता है और काल पीछे जाता है।

हल:

  1. 'are' → 'was'; 'you' → 'I'; 'today' → 'that day'
  2. क्रम: why + कर्ता + क्रिया → 'why I was late that day'
  3. B, D प्रश्न-क्रम रखते हैं; C में 'am' है।

ट्रिक: अप्रत्यक्ष प्रश्न में कर्ता क्रिया से पहले आता है।

उत्तर: (A) The teacher asked why I was late that day.

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionNarration – wh-question to indirectSSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 2
Q1173.
Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
He urged us to complete the assignment before the deadline.
  1. A'You should complete the assignment before the deadline,' he urged.
  2. B"Complete the assignment before the deadline," he said.
  3. C'Will you complete the assignment before the deadline?" he asked.
  4. D"We must complete the assignment before the deadline,' he said.
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Concept: 'urged/told/ordered + object + to V1' reports an imperative.

  1. The direct form is a plain command: "Complete the assignment before the deadline."
  2. A uses 'should' (advice), C is a question, D changes 'us' to 'we' and has mismatched quotes.

Trick: 'to + V1' in indirect → start the direct speech with V1 (imperative).

Answer: (B) "Complete the assignment before the deadline," he said.

अवधारणा: 'urged/told + कर्म + to V1' आज्ञार्थक वाक्य का अप्रत्यक्ष रूप है।

हल:

  1. प्रत्यक्ष रूप: "Complete the assignment before the deadline."
  2. A में 'should' (सलाह), C प्रश्न है, D में 'We' और गलत उद्धरण-चिह्न।

ट्रिक: अप्रत्यक्ष में 'to + V1' → प्रत्यक्ष वाक्य V1 से शुरू करें।

उत्तर: (B) "Complete the assignment before the deadline," he said.

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionNarration – indirect to direct (command)SSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 2
Q1174.
Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph:
1. This often leads to misunderstandings, frustration, and a breakdown in teamwork.
2. Semantic barriers, arising from different interpretations of words or jargon, are particularly common.
3. Effective communication is frequently hindered by various obstacles in the workplace.
4. Overcoming these requires clarity in language, active listening, and empathy for diverse perspectives.
  1. A3, 2, 1, 4
  2. B2, 1, 3, 4
  3. C3, 1, 2, 4
  4. D1, 3, 2, 4
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Concept: Start with the general statement, then specific, effect, and solution.

  1. 3 opens: communication faces obstacles at work.
  2. 2 names one obstacle – semantic barriers.
  3. 1 'This often leads…' gives its effect; 4 'Overcoming these…' gives the remedy → 3, 2, 1, 4.

Trick: Sentences beginning with 'This/These' can never open a paragraph – eliminate 1 and 2-first options quickly.

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

अवधारणा: सामान्य कथन से शुरू करें, फिर विशेष, फिर प्रभाव और अंत में समाधान।

हल:

  1. 3 से शुरुआत: कार्यस्थल पर संचार में बाधाएँ।
  2. 2 एक बाधा बताता है – शब्दार्थ संबंधी।
  3. 1 'This often leads…' प्रभाव; 4 'Overcoming these…' समाधान → 3, 2, 1, 4

ट्रिक: 'This/These' से शुरू वाक्य कभी पहला नहीं होता।

उत्तर: (A) 3, 2, 1, 4

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionPara jumble – workplace communicationSSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 2
Q1175.
Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph:
1. Solar power, harnessing the sun's abundant radiation, is becoming increasingly cost-effective and efficient.
2. The world is actively seeking sustainable alternatives to finite fossil fuels for its energy needs.
3. Wind energy, derived from atmospheric currents, provides another clean and readily available source.
4. These inexhaustible resources offer a promising pathway to a future powered by clean, renewable energy.
  1. A2, 1, 3, 4
  2. B1, 3, 2, 4
  3. C2, 4, 1, 3
  4. D1, 2, 3, 4
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Concept: Problem/need → examples → conclusion.

  1. 2 opens with the need for alternatives to fossil fuels.
  2. 1 gives solar; 3 says 'another' source (wind) – so 3 follows 1.
  3. 4 'These inexhaustible resources' sums up → 2, 1, 3, 4.

Trick: 'Another' must come after the first example; 'These' points back – put it last.

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

अवधारणा: समस्या/आवश्यकता → उदाहरण → निष्कर्ष।

हल:

  1. 2 जीवाश्म ईंधन के विकल्प की आवश्यकता से शुरू करता है।
  2. 1 सौर ऊर्जा; 3 'another' (पवन) – इसलिए 1 के बाद।
  3. 4 'These inexhaustible resources' निष्कर्ष → 2, 1, 3, 4

ट्रिक: 'Another' पहले उदाहरण के बाद आता है; 'These' पीछे संकेत करता है – अंत में।

उत्तर: (A) 2, 1, 3, 4

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionPara jumble – renewable energySSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 2
Q1176.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word:
TREACHEROUS
  1. ADevoted
  2. BPerfidious
  3. CSincere
  4. DLoyal
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Concept: A synonym has the same meaning as the given word.

  1. Treacherous = disloyal, likely to betray trust.
  2. Perfidious = deceitful and untrustworthy → same sense.
  3. Devoted, sincere, loyal mean the opposite.

Trick: Three options (devoted, sincere, loyal) are positive and alike — the one 'odd' negative word is the synonym of a negative word.

Answer: (B) Perfidious

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

  1. Treacherous = विश्वासघाती, धोखा देने वाला।
  2. Perfidious = कपटी, विश्वासघाती → वही अर्थ।
  3. Devoted, Sincere, Loyal उल्टे अर्थ (वफ़ादार) वाले हैं।

ट्रिक: तीन विकल्प सकारात्मक और मिलते-जुलते हैं; नकारात्मक शब्द का synonym अकेला नकारात्मक विकल्प होगा।

उत्तर: (B) Perfidious

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionSynonym – TreacherousSSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 1
Q1177.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom in the given sentence.
With no other suppliers available, accepting the contract became Hobson's choice for the company.
  1. AA situation in which there is no real choice
  2. BA difficult decision between two bad alternatives
  3. CA choice made freely without pressure
  4. DAn unfair demand forced by someone
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Concept: Idioms carry a fixed meaning different from their literal words.

  1. Hobson's choice = a 'choice' where only one option is really available – take it or leave it.
  2. Here no other supplier exists, so the company has to accept the contract.
  3. Choosing between two bad options is a 'dilemma', not Hobson's choice.

Yaad rakhein: Origin: stable-keeper Thomas Hobson let customers take only the horse nearest the door – or none.

Answer: (A) A situation in which there is no real choice

अवधारणा: मुहावरे का अर्थ शब्दों के सीधे अर्थ से अलग होता है।

  1. Hobson's choice = ऐसा 'विकल्प' जिसमें असल में एक ही रास्ता हो — लो या छोड़ो।
  2. यहाँ कोई दूसरा सप्लायर नहीं, इसलिए कंपनी को अनुबंध मानना ही पड़ा।
  3. दो बुरे विकल्पों में चुनना 'dilemma' है, Hobson's choice नहीं।

याद रखें: उत्पत्ति: अस्तबल वाले थॉमस हॉब्सन ग्राहकों को केवल दरवाज़े के पास वाला घोड़ा देते थे — या कोई नहीं।

उत्तर: (A) A situation in which there is no real choice

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionIdiom – Hobson's choiceSSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 1
Q1178.
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word:
LOYAL
  1. AReliable
  2. BFaithful
  3. CPerfidious
  4. DSincere
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Concept: An antonym has the opposite meaning.

  1. Loyal = faithful, true to someone.
  2. Perfidious = treacherous, betraying trust → opposite.
  3. Reliable, faithful, sincere are near-synonyms of loyal.

Trick: Same word pair as Q76 reversed: Loyal ↔ Perfidious ↔ Treacherous – learn word families together.

Answer: (C) Perfidious

अवधारणा: Antonym उल्टा अर्थ देता है।

  1. Loyal = वफ़ादार।
  2. Perfidious = विश्वासघाती → विपरीत।
  3. Reliable, Faithful, Sincere — ये loyal के समानार्थी हैं।

ट्रिक: Loyal ↔ Perfidious = Treacherous — शब्दों को परिवार में याद कीजिए।

उत्तर: (C) Perfidious

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionAntonym – LoyalSSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 1
Q1179.
Choose the incorrectly spelt part.
To defenestrate an opponent (1)/ was seen as the (2)/ very quintessance of (3)/ political defiance. (4)
  1. A1
  2. B2
  3. C3
  4. D4
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Concept: Check each part for a misspelt word.

  1. Part 3 has 'quintessance'; the correct spelling is quintessence (= the most perfect example).
  2. 'Defenestrate' (throw out of a window) and 'defiance' are spelt correctly.

Trick: Words built on 'essence' keep -ence: essence, quintessence, quintessential.

Answer: (C) 3

अवधारणा: हर भाग में गलत वर्तनी खोजिए।

  1. भाग 3 में 'quintessance' है; सही वर्तनी quintessence (सर्वोत्तम उदाहरण) है।
  2. 'Defenestrate' (खिड़की से बाहर फेंकना) और 'defiance' सही हैं।

ट्रिक: 'essence' से बने शब्द -ence रखते हैं: essence, quintessence, quintessential।

उत्तर: (C) 3

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionSpelling error – quintessenceSSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 1
Q1180.
Choose the correctly spelt word.
  1. AVentriculoperitoneal
  2. BVilificasion
  3. CVantilation
  4. DVentrilocation
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Concept: Spot the correctly spelt word by fixing the others.

  1. Ventriculoperitoneal ✔ (ventricle of brain + peritoneum, as in VP shunt).
  2. Vilificasion → vilification; Vantilation → ventilation; Ventrilocation → ventriloquism.
  3. Only option A has no error.

Trick: Nouns from verbs ending -fy take -fication (vilify → vilification), never '-ficasion'.

Answer: (A) Ventriculoperitoneal

अवधारणा: बाकी शब्दों को सुधारकर सही वर्तनी पहचानिए।

  1. Ventriculoperitoneal ✔ (मस्तिष्क वेंट्रिकल + पेरिटोनियम, जैसे VP shunt)।
  2. Vilificasion → vilification; Vantilation → ventilation; Ventrilocation → ventriloquism।
  3. केवल A सही है।

ट्रिक: -fy से बनी संज्ञा -fication लेती है (vilify → vilification), '-ficasion' कभी नहीं।

उत्तर: (A) Ventriculoperitoneal

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionCorrect spelling – medical termSSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep Shift 1