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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Discrimination refers to the inequitable or (1)________ treatment of individuals or collectives on the basis of attributes such as ethnicity, sex, age and sexual orientation. Studies have indicated that the perception of discrimination can (2)________ a series of stress-induced alterations in an individual's mental, physiological and behavioural responses. The experience of stress is known to elicit unfavourable emotional reactions, including but not limited to
(3)________, despair and resentment. Furthermore, anxiety has been linked to a rise in
health-compromising behaviours such as smoking, drinking and (4)________ drug use, while simultaneously causing a (5)________ in health-promoting activities such as quality sleep and vigorous exercise.
Q641.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
  1. Asystematic
  2. Bbiased
  3. Cpathetic
  4. Dtragic
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Concept: Blank 1 is joined to 'inequitable' by 'or', so it needs a word of similar meaning describing unfair treatment: biased (prejudiced, unfair).

  1. Discrimination = unfair treatment based on ethnicity, sex, age etc. → biased treatment.
  2. 'Systematic' means methodical; it does not mean unfair.
  3. 'Pathetic' and 'tragic' express pity or sorrow, not unfairness.
  4. So 'inequitable or biased treatment'.

Trick: Words joined by 'or/and' in a list usually carry similar meaning.

Answer: (B) biased

अवधारणा: Blank 1 'inequitable' (असमान) से 'or' द्वारा जुड़ा है, इसलिए समान अर्थ वाला शब्द चाहिए: biased (पक्षपातपूर्ण)।

  1. Discrimination = जाति, लिंग, आयु आदि के आधार पर अनुचित व्यवहार → biased treatment।
  2. 'Systematic' = व्यवस्थित; अनुचित नहीं।
  3. 'Pathetic', 'tragic' – दया/दुख का भाव, अन्याय का नहीं।
  4. अतः 'inequitable or biased treatment'।

ट्रिक: 'or/and' से जुड़े शब्द प्रायः समान अर्थ के होते हैं।

उत्तर: (B) biased

SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionCloze testSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 3
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Discrimination refers to the inequitable or (1)________ treatment of individuals or collectives on the basis of attributes such as ethnicity, sex, age and sexual orientation. Studies have indicated that the perception of discrimination can (2)________ a series of stress-induced alterations in an individual's mental, physiological and behavioural responses. The experience of stress is known to elicit unfavourable emotional reactions, including but not limited to
(3)________, despair and resentment. Furthermore, anxiety has been linked to a rise in
health-compromising behaviours such as smoking, drinking and (4)________ drug use, while simultaneously causing a (5)________ in health-promoting activities such as quality sleep and vigorous exercise.
Q642.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
  1. Asupport
  2. Binspire
  3. Ctrigger
  4. Dmotivate
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Concept: Blank 2 needs a verb meaning 'set off / cause to start': perception of discrimination can trigger a series of stress-induced changes.

  1. 'Trigger' collocates naturally with negative reactions – trigger stress, trigger an attack.
  2. 'Support', 'inspire' and 'motivate' have positive meanings, unsuitable for harmful stress changes.
  3. So: '…can trigger a series of stress-induced alterations'.

Trick: Negative effects are 'triggered', positive actions are 'inspired/motivated'.

Answer: (C) trigger

अवधारणा: Blank 2 में 'शुरू कर देना / उत्पन्न करना' अर्थ वाली क्रिया चाहिए: भेदभाव की अनुभूति तनाव से जुड़े बदलावों को trigger कर सकती है।

  1. 'Trigger' नकारात्मक प्रतिक्रियाओं के साथ स्वाभाविक है – trigger stress।
  2. 'Support', 'inspire', 'motivate' सकारात्मक अर्थ वाले हैं – हानिकारक तनाव के लिए अनुपयुक्त।
  3. अतः '…can trigger a series of stress-induced alterations'।

ट्रिक: नकारात्मक प्रभाव 'trigger' होते हैं; सकारात्मक कार्य 'inspire/motivate'।

उत्तर: (C) trigger

SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionCloze testSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 3
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Discrimination refers to the inequitable or (1)________ treatment of individuals or collectives on the basis of attributes such as ethnicity, sex, age and sexual orientation. Studies have indicated that the perception of discrimination can (2)________ a series of stress-induced alterations in an individual's mental, physiological and behavioural responses. The experience of stress is known to elicit unfavourable emotional reactions, including but not limited to
(3)________, despair and resentment. Furthermore, anxiety has been linked to a rise in
health-compromising behaviours such as smoking, drinking and (4)________ drug use, while simultaneously causing a (5)________ in health-promoting activities such as quality sleep and vigorous exercise.
Q643.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
  1. Adeath
  2. Banxiety
  3. Cdeafness
  4. Dimpairment
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Concept: Blank 3 is in a list of 'unfavourable emotional reactions' with despair and resentment, so it needs an emotion: anxiety.

  1. Despair and resentment are emotions; the blank must be one too.
  2. The next sentence begins 'Furthermore, anxiety has been linked…' – confirming the word.
  3. Death, deafness and impairment are physical conditions, not emotional reactions.

Trick: In cloze tests, look at the next sentence – it often repeats the missing word.

Answer: (B) anxiety

अवधारणा: Blank 3 'unfavourable emotional reactions' की सूची में despair व resentment के साथ है, इसलिए भावना चाहिए: anxiety (चिंता)।

  1. Despair और resentment भावनाएँ हैं; रिक्त स्थान भी भावना होगा।
  2. अगला वाक्य 'Furthermore, anxiety has been linked…' से शुरू होता है – पुष्टि।
  3. Death, deafness, impairment शारीरिक स्थितियाँ हैं, भावनाएँ नहीं।

ट्रिक: Cloze test में अगला वाक्य देखें – अक्सर वही शब्द दोहराया जाता है।

उत्तर: (B) anxiety

SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionCloze testSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 3
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Discrimination refers to the inequitable or (1)________ treatment of individuals or collectives on the basis of attributes such as ethnicity, sex, age and sexual orientation. Studies have indicated that the perception of discrimination can (2)________ a series of stress-induced alterations in an individual's mental, physiological and behavioural responses. The experience of stress is known to elicit unfavourable emotional reactions, including but not limited to
(3)________, despair and resentment. Furthermore, anxiety has been linked to a rise in
health-compromising behaviours such as smoking, drinking and (4)________ drug use, while simultaneously causing a (5)________ in health-promoting activities such as quality sleep and vigorous exercise.
Q644.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
  1. Aprescribed
  2. Bmandatory
  3. Cillicit
  4. Dlegitimate
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Concept: Blank 4 describes drug use listed among 'health-compromising behaviours' with smoking and drinking: illicit (illegal) drug use.

  1. 'Illicit drug use' is a standard collocation meaning use of illegal drugs.
  2. 'Prescribed' and 'legitimate' drug use are legal and not harmful behaviours.
  3. 'Mandatory drug use' makes no sense.

Trick: Illicit = illegal (do not confuse with 'elicit' = draw out, used earlier in the passage).

Answer: (C) illicit

अवधारणा: Blank 4 'health-compromising behaviours' (smoking, drinking) की सूची में है: illicit (अवैध) drug use।

  1. 'Illicit drug use' मानक collocation है – अवैध नशीले पदार्थों का सेवन।
  2. 'Prescribed', 'legitimate' – वैध, हानिकारक व्यवहार नहीं।
  3. 'Mandatory drug use' – अर्थहीन।

ट्रिक: Illicit = अवैध ('elicit' = उत्पन्न करना, जो passage में पहले आया है, उससे भ्रमित न हों)।

उत्तर: (C) illicit

SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionCloze testSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 3
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Discrimination refers to the inequitable or (1)________ treatment of individuals or collectives on the basis of attributes such as ethnicity, sex, age and sexual orientation. Studies have indicated that the perception of discrimination can (2)________ a series of stress-induced alterations in an individual's mental, physiological and behavioural responses. The experience of stress is known to elicit unfavourable emotional reactions, including but not limited to
(3)________, despair and resentment. Furthermore, anxiety has been linked to a rise in
health-compromising behaviours such as smoking, drinking and (4)________ drug use, while simultaneously causing a (5)________ in health-promoting activities such as quality sleep and vigorous exercise.
Q645.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
  1. Arise
  2. Bunfruitful
  3. Cdecline
  4. Dupheaval
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Concept: Anxiety causes a rise in harmful behaviours 'while simultaneously' causing the opposite in healthy activities – i.e. a decline.

  1. 'While simultaneously' signals contrast with 'a rise in health-compromising behaviours'.
  2. Opposite of 'rise' = decline (decrease) in sleep and exercise.
  3. 'Rise' repeats the earlier idea; 'unfruitful' is an adjective (cannot follow 'a … in'); 'upheaval' means disturbance, not decrease.

Trick: Contrast words (while, whereas, but) → choose the opposite idea.

Answer: (C) decline

अवधारणा: Anxiety हानिकारक व्यवहारों में rise (वृद्धि) लाती है, 'while simultaneously' स्वस्थ गतिविधियों में उल्टा – यानी decline (कमी)।

  1. 'While simultaneously' विरोध (contrast) दर्शाता है।
  2. 'Rise' का उल्टा = decline – नींद व व्यायाम में कमी।
  3. 'Rise' पिछला भाव दोहराता है; 'unfruitful' adjective है; 'upheaval' = उथल-पुथल, कमी नहीं।

ट्रिक: Contrast शब्द (while, whereas, but) → उल्टा विचार चुनें।

उत्तर: (C) decline

SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionCloze testSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 3
Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
The world of social media is a strange and wondrous place. It's a world where you can
connect with people from all over the globe, share your thoughts and opinions, and maybe even go viral if you're lucky. But let's be real, it's also a world filled with endless cat videos, oversharing, and drama.
One of the most interesting things about social media is the way it's changed the way we communicate. We've gone from long, thoughtful emails to quick, abbreviated messages with emojis and acronyms. And don't even get me started on the whole hashtag phenomenon. It's like we're all speaking a different language now.
But there are also some downsides to this constant connection. It's easy to get sucked into the world of social media and forget about the real world around us. We're so busy scrolling through our feeds that we forget to enjoy the little moments in life. And let's not forget about the pressure to present the perfect life online. It's like we're all in a competition to see who can be the most popular, the most successful, the most enviable.
Despite all of this, I have to admit, I'm still a fan of social media. It's a great way to stay
connected with friends and family, and I've even made some new friends through various online communities. Plus, let's face it, sometimes you just need a good laugh at a ridiculous meme.
Q646.
What is the ANTONYM of the word ‘perfect’, as used in the passage?
  1. ATroublesome
  2. BLimited
  3. CUnsatisfactory
  4. DLaughable
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Concept: In the passage, 'the pressure to present the perfect life online' means a flawless, ideal, fully satisfying life. Its antonym is unsatisfactory (not good enough, flawed).

  1. Perfect = having no faults; completely satisfactory.
  2. Unsatisfactory = not acceptable or good enough → opposite.
  3. 'Troublesome' (causing trouble), 'limited' (restricted) and 'laughable' (ridiculous) are not direct opposites of 'flawless'.

Trick: Perfect = fully satisfactory ↔ unsatisfactory.

Answer: (C) Unsatisfactory

अवधारणा: गद्यांश में 'the pressure to present the perfect life online' – perfect = दोषरहित, आदर्श, पूर्णतः संतोषजनक। इसका विलोम unsatisfactory (असंतोषजनक) है।

  1. Perfect = बिना कमी के; पूर्ण संतोषजनक।
  2. Unsatisfactory = पर्याप्त अच्छा नहीं → विलोम।
  3. 'Troublesome' (परेशानी देने वाला), 'limited' (सीमित), 'laughable' (हास्यास्पद) – सीधे विलोम नहीं।

ट्रिक: Perfect = पूर्णतः संतोषजनक ↔ unsatisfactory।

उत्तर: (C) Unsatisfactory

SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionReading comprehension – vocabularySSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 3
Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
The world of social media is a strange and wondrous place. It's a world where you can
connect with people from all over the globe, share your thoughts and opinions, and maybe even go viral if you're lucky. But let's be real, it's also a world filled with endless cat videos, oversharing, and drama.
One of the most interesting things about social media is the way it's changed the way we communicate. We've gone from long, thoughtful emails to quick, abbreviated messages with emojis and acronyms. And don't even get me started on the whole hashtag phenomenon. It's like we're all speaking a different language now.
But there are also some downsides to this constant connection. It's easy to get sucked into the world of social media and forget about the real world around us. We're so busy scrolling through our feeds that we forget to enjoy the little moments in life. And let's not forget about the pressure to present the perfect life online. It's like we're all in a competition to see who can be the most popular, the most successful, the most enviable.
Despite all of this, I have to admit, I'm still a fan of social media. It's a great way to stay
connected with friends and family, and I've even made some new friends through various online communities. Plus, let's face it, sometimes you just need a good laugh at a ridiculous meme.
Q647.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way social media has changed the way we communicate?
  1. AQuick, abbreviated messages with emojis and acronyms.
  2. BVideo conferencing for more meaningful conversations.
  3. CConnecting with people from all over the world.
  4. DThe use of hashtags.
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Concept: Check each option against the passage; the one never mentioned is the answer.

  1. Quick, abbreviated messages with emojis and acronyms – mentioned in paragraph 2.
  2. Hashtags – 'the whole hashtag phenomenon' – mentioned.
  3. Connecting with people all over the globe – mentioned in paragraph 1.
  4. Video conferencing is not mentioned anywhere in the passage.

Trick: NOT-mentioned questions: tick off options found in the text; the leftover is the answer.

Answer: (B) Video conferencing for more meaningful conversations.

अवधारणा: हर विकल्प को गद्यांश से मिलाएँ; जो कहीं नहीं लिखा, वही उत्तर है।

  1. Emojis व acronyms वाले छोटे संदेश – अनुच्छेद 2 में।
  2. Hashtags – 'the whole hashtag phenomenon' – उल्लेख है।
  3. दुनिया भर के लोगों से जुड़ना – अनुच्छेद 1 में।
  4. Video conferencing का कहीं उल्लेख नहीं।

ट्रिक: NOT-mentioned प्रश्न: गद्यांश में मिले विकल्प हटाएँ; बचा हुआ उत्तर है।

उत्तर: (B) Video conferencing for more meaningful conversations.

SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionReading comprehension – detailSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 3
Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
The world of social media is a strange and wondrous place. It's a world where you can
connect with people from all over the globe, share your thoughts and opinions, and maybe even go viral if you're lucky. But let's be real, it's also a world filled with endless cat videos, oversharing, and drama.
One of the most interesting things about social media is the way it's changed the way we communicate. We've gone from long, thoughtful emails to quick, abbreviated messages with emojis and acronyms. And don't even get me started on the whole hashtag phenomenon. It's like we're all speaking a different language now.
But there are also some downsides to this constant connection. It's easy to get sucked into the world of social media and forget about the real world around us. We're so busy scrolling through our feeds that we forget to enjoy the little moments in life. And let's not forget about the pressure to present the perfect life online. It's like we're all in a competition to see who can be the most popular, the most successful, the most enviable.
Despite all of this, I have to admit, I'm still a fan of social media. It's a great way to stay
connected with friends and family, and I've even made some new friends through various online communities. Plus, let's face it, sometimes you just need a good laugh at a ridiculous meme.
Q648.
Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for this passage?
  1. AThe Joys and Sorrows of Social Media
  2. BThe Benefits of Social Media
  3. CThe Dark Side of Social Media
  4. DMastering the Art of Social Media
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Concept: A good title covers the whole passage. The passage describes both good sides (connecting, new friends, laughs) and bad sides (oversharing, drama, pressure, distraction) of social media.

  1. 'Benefits of Social Media' covers only the positive part.
  2. 'The Dark Side of Social Media' covers only the negative part.
  3. 'Mastering the Art' – the passage gives no guidance on mastering social media.
  4. 'The Joys and Sorrows of Social Media' covers both sides.

Trick: Passage with 'but… despite all of this' = balanced view → choose a two-sided title.

Answer: (A) The Joys and Sorrows of Social Media

अवधारणा: अच्छा शीर्षक पूरे गद्यांश को समेटता है। गद्यांश सोशल मीडिया के अच्छे पक्ष (जुड़ाव, नए मित्र, हँसी) और बुरे पक्ष (oversharing, drama, दबाव) दोनों बताता है।

  1. 'Benefits of Social Media' – केवल सकारात्मक पक्ष।
  2. 'The Dark Side of Social Media' – केवल नकारात्मक पक्ष।
  3. 'Mastering the Art' – गद्यांश में ऐसा कोई मार्गदर्शन नहीं।
  4. 'The Joys and Sorrows of Social Media' – दोनों पक्ष।

ट्रिक: 'but… despite all of this' = संतुलित दृष्टिकोण → दो-पक्षीय शीर्षक चुनें।

उत्तर: (A) The Joys and Sorrows of Social Media

SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionReading comprehension – titleSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 3
Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
The world of social media is a strange and wondrous place. It's a world where you can
connect with people from all over the globe, share your thoughts and opinions, and maybe even go viral if you're lucky. But let's be real, it's also a world filled with endless cat videos, oversharing, and drama.
One of the most interesting things about social media is the way it's changed the way we communicate. We've gone from long, thoughtful emails to quick, abbreviated messages with emojis and acronyms. And don't even get me started on the whole hashtag phenomenon. It's like we're all speaking a different language now.
But there are also some downsides to this constant connection. It's easy to get sucked into the world of social media and forget about the real world around us. We're so busy scrolling through our feeds that we forget to enjoy the little moments in life. And let's not forget about the pressure to present the perfect life online. It's like we're all in a competition to see who can be the most popular, the most successful, the most enviable.
Despite all of this, I have to admit, I'm still a fan of social media. It's a great way to stay
connected with friends and family, and I've even made some new friends through various online communities. Plus, let's face it, sometimes you just need a good laugh at a ridiculous meme.
Q649.
What is one of the downsides of social media mentioned in the passage?
  1. AIt can help connect with people all over the globe.
  2. BIt's a great way to stay connected with friends and family.
  3. CIt encourages people to enjoy the little moments in life.
  4. DIt can lead to pressure to present a perfect life online.
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Concept: Paragraph 3 lists the downsides: getting sucked into social media, forgetting the little moments, and 'the pressure to present the perfect life online'.

  1. Options A and B (connecting globally, staying in touch with family) are benefits, not downsides.
  2. Option C is the reverse of the text – the passage says we forget to enjoy little moments.
  3. Option D is stated directly as a downside.

Trick: For 'downside' questions, read the paragraph starting with 'But there are also some downsides…'.

Answer: (D) It can lead to pressure to present a perfect life online.

अवधारणा: अनुच्छेद 3 में नुकसान बताए गए हैं: सोशल मीडिया में खो जाना, छोटे पलों को भूल जाना और 'the pressure to present the perfect life online'।

  1. विकल्प A और B (वैश्विक जुड़ाव, परिवार से संपर्क) लाभ हैं, नुकसान नहीं।
  2. विकल्प C गद्यांश का उल्टा है – हम छोटे पलों का आनंद लेना भूल जाते हैं।
  3. विकल्प D सीधे नुकसान के रूप में लिखा है।

ट्रिक: 'Downside' प्रश्नों के लिए 'But there are also some downsides…' वाला अनुच्छेद पढ़ें।

उत्तर: (D) It can lead to pressure to present a perfect life online.

SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionReading comprehension – detailSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 3
Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
The world of social media is a strange and wondrous place. It's a world where you can
connect with people from all over the globe, share your thoughts and opinions, and maybe even go viral if you're lucky. But let's be real, it's also a world filled with endless cat videos, oversharing, and drama.
One of the most interesting things about social media is the way it's changed the way we communicate. We've gone from long, thoughtful emails to quick, abbreviated messages with emojis and acronyms. And don't even get me started on the whole hashtag phenomenon. It's like we're all speaking a different language now.
But there are also some downsides to this constant connection. It's easy to get sucked into the world of social media and forget about the real world around us. We're so busy scrolling through our feeds that we forget to enjoy the little moments in life. And let's not forget about the pressure to present the perfect life online. It's like we're all in a competition to see who can be the most popular, the most successful, the most enviable.
Despite all of this, I have to admit, I'm still a fan of social media. It's a great way to stay
connected with friends and family, and I've even made some new friends through various online communities. Plus, let's face it, sometimes you just need a good laugh at a ridiculous meme.
Q650.
What is the theme of the passage?
  1. AThe dangers of spending too much time online.
  2. BThe importance of social media for businesses.
  3. CThe positive and negative effects of social media.
  4. DThe history of social media.
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Concept: The theme is the central idea of the whole passage. The author discusses both the fun and benefits of social media and its downsides, ending as 'still a fan'.

  1. Paragraphs 1 and 4 – positives (global connection, new friends, memes).
  2. Paragraph 3 – negatives (distraction, pressure to look perfect).
  3. 'Dangers of spending too much time online' is only part of it; businesses and history are not discussed.
  4. Theme: the positive and negative effects of social media.

Trick: Theme and title questions on the same passage usually have matching answers (here: two-sided).

Answer: (C) The positive and negative effects of social media.

अवधारणा: Theme = पूरे गद्यांश का केंद्रीय विचार। लेखक सोशल मीडिया के मज़े व लाभ और उसके नुकसान दोनों पर चर्चा करता है, और अंत में कहता है कि वह 'still a fan' है।

  1. अनुच्छेद 1 व 4 – सकारात्मक पक्ष (वैश्विक जुड़ाव, नए मित्र, memes)।
  2. अनुच्छेद 3 – नकारात्मक पक्ष (ध्यान भटकना, परफेक्ट दिखने का दबाव)।
  3. 'ऑनलाइन ज़्यादा समय के खतरे' केवल एक हिस्सा; व्यवसाय व इतिहास का उल्लेख नहीं।
  4. Theme: सोशल मीडिया के सकारात्मक और नकारात्मक प्रभाव।

ट्रिक: एक ही गद्यांश के theme और title प्रश्नों के उत्तर प्रायः मेल खाते हैं (यहाँ: दो-पक्षीय)।

उत्तर: (C) The positive and negative effects of social media.

SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionReading comprehension – themeSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 3
Q651.
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Transparent
  1. ACrossover
  2. BLinger
  3. COpaque
  4. DOppress
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Concept: Transparent means clear, allowing light to pass so that objects behind can be seen clearly.

  1. Its opposite is something that does not let light pass through: Opaque.
  2. Crossover = a movement from one style/field to another; Linger = stay longer; Oppress = treat cruelly — none is opposite to 'transparent'.

Yaad rakhein: Transparent (पारदर्शी) ↔ Translucent (अर्धपारदर्शी) ↔ Opaque (अपारदर्शी) — a common trio in science and vocabulary.

Answer: (C) Opaque

अवधारणा: Transparent का अर्थ है पारदर्शी — जिससे प्रकाश पार हो और उसके पीछे की वस्तु साफ दिखे।

  1. इसका विलोम वह है जिससे प्रकाश पार न हो: Opaque (अपारदर्शी)।
  2. Crossover = एक क्षेत्र से दूसरे में जाना; Linger = देर तक रुकना; Oppress = अत्याचार करना — इनमें से कोई विलोम नहीं।

याद रखें: Transparent (पारदर्शी), Translucent (अर्धपारदर्शी), Opaque (अपारदर्शी) — तीनों को साथ याद रखें।

उत्तर: (C) Opaque

SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionAntonymsSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 2
Q652.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
The office management was in dire straits after the financial crash.
  1. ATo be extremely happy
  2. BIn a very bad situation
  3. CBeing direct or fair
  4. DTo walk on already trodden paths
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Concept: The idiom in dire straits means being in a very difficult or dangerous situation, especially financially.

  1. 'Dire' = terrible; 'straits' = a narrow, difficult passage of water — so a ship in dire straits is in serious trouble.
  2. After a financial crash, the office management was naturally in a very bad situation.
  3. 'Extremely happy', 'direct or fair' and 'walking trodden paths' do not fit the context of a crash.

Trick: Dire = very serious; think 'dire need', 'dire consequences' — always something bad.

Answer: (B) In a very bad situation

अवधारणा: मुहावरा in dire straits का अर्थ है बहुत कठिन या बुरी स्थिति में होना, विशेषकर आर्थिक रूप से।

  1. 'Dire' = भयानक; 'straits' = संकरा, कठिन समुद्री रास्ता — यानी गंभीर संकट।
  2. Financial crash के बाद office management स्वाभाविक रूप से बुरी स्थिति में थी।
  3. बाकी विकल्प (खुश होना, सीधा/निष्पक्ष होना, पुराने रास्ते पर चलना) संदर्भ से मेल नहीं खाते।

ट्रिक: Dire = बहुत गंभीर; 'dire need', 'dire consequences' — हमेशा बुरी बात।

उत्तर: (B) In a very bad situation

SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionIdioms and PhrasesSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 2
Q653.
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
  1. APuzzled
  2. BNasal
  3. CCouncel
  4. DEmbezzlement
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Concept: Check each word letter by letter against its standard spelling.

  1. Puzzled, Nasal and Embezzlement are all spelt correctly.
  2. Councel is wrong — the word is Counsel (advice / a lawyer) or Council (an advisory body); 'councel' does not exist.

Trick: Counsel = advice (with s, like 'suggestion'); Council = a group (with c, like 'committee').

Answer: (C) Councel

अवधारणा: हर शब्द की मानक वर्तनी (spelling) से तुलना करें।

  1. Puzzled, Nasal और Embezzlement सही लिखे हैं।
  2. Councel गलत है — सही शब्द Counsel (सलाह/वकील) या Council (परिषद) है; 'councel' कोई शब्द नहीं।

ट्रिक: Counsel = सलाह (s — suggestion); Council = परिषद (c — committee)।

उत्तर: (C) Councel

SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionSpelling ErrorsSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 2
Q654.
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of
words.
Lasting for a very short time
  1. AEternal
  2. BEphemeral
  3. CBlasphemy
  4. DChronology
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Concept: Something lasting for a very short time is called ephemeral.

  1. Ephemeral = short-lived, e.g. 'ephemeral fame'.
  2. Eternal = lasting forever (the opposite); Blasphemy = disrespect towards God/sacred things; Chronology = arrangement of events in time order.

Trick: Ephemeral ↔ Eternal — a classic antonym pair; 'ephemera' were insects living just a day.

Answer: (B) Ephemeral

अवधारणा: बहुत कम समय तक रहने वाला = Ephemeral (क्षणभंगुर)।

  1. Ephemeral = अल्पकालिक, जैसे 'ephemeral fame'।
  2. Eternal = शाश्वत (उल्टा अर्थ); Blasphemy = ईश्वर-निंदा; Chronology = घटनाओं का कालक्रम।

ट्रिक: Ephemeral ↔ Eternal — विलोम जोड़ी के रूप में याद रखें।

उत्तर: (B) Ephemeral

SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionOne Word SubstitutionSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 2
Q655.
Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Do you believe that you have a possibility of getting that job?
  1. Aspill the beans
  2. Bsnow job
  3. Cstand a chance
  4. Dshoot the breeze
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Concept: Stand a chance means to have a possibility of succeeding.

  1. 'Do you believe that you stand a chance of getting that job?' keeps the exact meaning of 'have a possibility'.
  2. Spill the beans = reveal a secret; Snow job = an attempt to deceive with flattery; Shoot the breeze = chat casually.

Trick: 'Stand a chance of + V-ing' is the fixed pattern — note 'of getting' already follows the blank.

Answer: (C) stand a chance

अवधारणा: Stand a chance का अर्थ है सफल होने की संभावना होना।

  1. 'Do you believe that you stand a chance of getting that job?' — अर्थ 'have a possibility' जैसा ही रहता है।
  2. Spill the beans = राज़ खोलना; Snow job = चापलूसी से धोखा देना; Shoot the breeze = गपशप करना।

ट्रिक: पैटर्न: 'stand a chance of + V-ing' — वाक्य में 'of getting' पहले से है।

उत्तर: (C) stand a chance

SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionIdioms and PhrasesSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 2
Q656.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Aggravate
  1. AAnnoy
  2. BMitigate
  3. CEnhance
  4. DSatisfy
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Concept: Aggravate has two senses: to make a problem worse, and (informally) to annoy or irritate someone.

  1. Among the options, Annoy matches the sense 'irritate'.
  2. Mitigate = make less severe (opposite); Satisfy = please (opposite); Enhance = improve quality — positive, not the same as aggravate.

Trick: Aggravate ↔ Alleviate / Mitigate — remember them as opposites.

Answer: (A) Annoy

अवधारणा: Aggravate के दो अर्थ हैं: समस्या को और बिगाड़ना, तथा किसी को चिढ़ाना/परेशान करना।

  1. विकल्पों में Annoy (परेशान करना) इसी अर्थ से मेल खाता है।
  2. Mitigate = कम करना (उल्टा); Satisfy = संतुष्ट करना (उल्टा); Enhance = बेहतर बनाना — सकारात्मक अर्थ।

ट्रिक: Aggravate ↔ Alleviate / Mitigate — विलोम के रूप में याद रखें।

उत्तर: (A) Annoy

SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionSynonymsSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 2
Q657.
Choose the idiom that can best substitute the underlined part of the given sentence. Shelley ignored her father’s wish of studying arts and instead took admission in
commerce.
  1. ABlew over
  2. BBig fish
  3. CBid defiance to
  4. DBeyond the pale
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Concept: Bid defiance to means to openly disobey or resist someone's wish or order.

  1. Shelley went against her father's wish and took commerce — she bid defiance to his wish.
  2. Blew over = (a trouble) passed away; Big fish = an important person; Beyond the pale = socially unacceptable.

Trick: Defiance = open refusal to obey; 'bid defiance to' = challenge/ignore an order.

Answer: (C) Bid defiance to

अवधारणा: Bid defiance to का अर्थ है किसी की इच्छा या आदेश की खुलकर अवहेलना करना।

  1. Shelley ने पिता की इच्छा के विरुद्ध commerce लिया — यानी उसने उनकी इच्छा की अवहेलना की।
  2. Blew over = संकट टल जाना; Big fish = महत्वपूर्ण व्यक्ति; Beyond the pale = अस्वीकार्य व्यवहार।

ट्रिक: Defiance = अवज्ञा; 'bid defiance to' = चुनौती देना/न मानना।

उत्तर: (C) Bid defiance to

SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionIdioms and PhrasesSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 2
Q658.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Get your act together
  1. ATo ruin one’s plans
  2. BTo organise yourself so that you can do something properly
  3. CTo get the conversation going
  4. DTo understand something complicated
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Concept: Get your act together means to organise yourself and your work so that you can do things properly and effectively.

  1. Example: 'You must get your act together if you want to clear the exam.'
  2. It has nothing to do with ruining plans, starting a conversation, or understanding something complicated.

Trick: Think of an actor who must 'get his act together' before going on stage — i.e. become organised.

Answer: (B) To organise yourself so that you can do something properly

अवधारणा: Get your act together का अर्थ है खुद को व्यवस्थित करना ताकि काम ठीक से कर सकें।

  1. उदाहरण: 'You must get your act together if you want to clear the exam.'
  2. इसका योजनाएँ बिगाड़ने, बातचीत शुरू करने या कठिन बात समझने से कोई संबंध नहीं।

ट्रिक: मंच पर जाने से पहले अभिनेता को अपना 'act' ठीक करना होता है — यानी व्यवस्थित होना।

उत्तर: (B) To organise yourself so that you can do something properly

SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionIdioms and PhrasesSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 2
Q659.
Identify from the given options the word most similar in meaning to the underlined word according to its meaning in the following sentence.
He is a person who holds old fashioned opinions.
  1. Aobsolete
  2. Bancient
  3. Cantique
  4. Dsenior citizen
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Concept: For opinions, old fashioned means no longer current or accepted — i.e. obsolete.

  1. 'He holds obsolete opinions' = his views are out of date.
  2. Ancient = belonging to the very distant past; Antique = an old valuable object; Senior citizen = an elderly person — these describe age, not out-dated ideas.

Trick: Obsolete = outdated / no longer in use — used for ideas, laws, technology.

Answer: (A) obsolete

अवधारणा: विचारों (opinions) के लिए old fashioned का अर्थ है पुराने, जो अब प्रचलित नहीं — यानी obsolete।

  1. 'He holds obsolete opinions' = उसके विचार पुराने/अप्रचलित हैं।
  2. Ancient = प्राचीन काल का; Antique = पुरानी कीमती वस्तु; Senior citizen = वरिष्ठ नागरिक — ये उम्र बताते हैं, पुराने विचार नहीं।

ट्रिक: Obsolete = अप्रचलित — विचार, कानून, तकनीक के लिए।

उत्तर: (A) obsolete

SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionSynonyms in ContextSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 2
Q660.
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the
given sentence.
Kiran’s teacher was doubtful on her success.
  1. Adoubtful beyond
  2. Bdoubtful in
  3. Cdoubtful off
  4. Ddoubtful of
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Concept: The adjective doubtful takes the preposition of (or about) before its object.

  1. Correct: 'Kiran's teacher was doubtful of her success.'
  2. 'Doubtful on/in/off/beyond' are not standard collocations.

Trick: Doubtful of, sure of, certain of, confident of — adjectives of certainty take 'of'.

Answer: (D) doubtful of

अवधारणा: विशेषण doubtful के बाद preposition of (या about) आता है।

  1. सही वाक्य: 'Kiran's teacher was doubtful of her success.'
  2. 'Doubtful on/in/off/beyond' मानक प्रयोग नहीं हैं।

ट्रिक: Doubtful of, sure of, certain of, confident of — निश्चितता वाले विशेषण 'of' लेते हैं।

उत्तर: (D) doubtful of

SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionPrepositionsSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 2