Saturday, June 18, 2022

SSC CPO (PT) set 6 2016

Direction (1): Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.

Enigmatic person

(a) Unique

(b) Unstable

(c) Unstable

(d) Unknowable 

Direction (2): In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word and click the button corresponding to it.

NAP

(a) Nape

(c) Siesta

(b) Sneeze

(d) Snore

Direction (3): In the following question, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.

The moon are full and the stars are out.

(a) The moon are full (c) are out.

(b) and the stars (d) No error

Direction (4): In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.

Steal someone's thunder

(a) Take credit for something someone else did

(b) Poor cry

(c) A useless attempt

(d) Everything

Direction (5): A sentence/a part of the sentence it which will improve the sentence. Choose the correc
underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined par alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case ne improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "N0 improvement".

My uncle and mentor are helping me.

(a) mentoris

(b) mentors have

(c) mentors were (d) No improvement

Direction (6): Four words are given, out of which only one word is spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and click the button corresponding to it.

(a) Plebeain (b) Plebeian

(c) Plibein (d) Plebien

Direction (7): Four words are given, out of which only one word is spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and click the button corresponding to it.

(a) Supercilious    (b) Supracillius   (c) Supercillius   (d) Superecilious

Direction (8): In the following question, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.

My husband was work, so I went shopping.

(a) My husband   (b) was work    (c) I went shopping   (d) No error

Direction (9): In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word and click the button corresponding
to it

LETHARGIC

(a) Inactive   (b) Elated    (c) Thrilled   (d) Jounce

Direction (10): The sentence given with blanks is to be filled with appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for the question. For the question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.

The burglar was............................ when he broke into the house and found himself surrounded by police officers. 
(a) flabbergasted   (b) unimpressed   (c) bored   (d) unruffled

Direction (11): Four words are given, out of which only one word is spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and click the button corresponding to it.

(a) Psychophant   (b) Psychophent    (c) Sycophant    (d) Sycophunt

Direction (12): In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it. Square peg in a round hole 

(a) Understanding   (b) Misfit   (c) Competent    (d) Most fit

 Direction (13): A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".

You can't avoid notifying the building while travelling. 

(a) avoid to look  (b) avoid to noticing (c) avoid noticing  (d) No Improvement

 Direction (14): In the following question, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.

I'd like a bike in commuting to work.

(a) I'd like    (b) a bike    (c) in commuting to work.  (d) No error

Direction (15): In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.

Red tape

(a) Official procedures causing delay (b) Label red for something dangerous

(c) To be cleared very fast (d) Aprocedure for close scrutiny

 Direction (16): In the following question, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.

I am taking a book with me so that I'll have something to read on the train.

(a) lam taking a book (b) I'll have something (d) No error (c) on the train

 Direction (17): Four words are given, out of which only one word is spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and click the button corresponding to it. 

(a) Quintessence (c) Quentiscence

(b) Quintecsence (d) Quintissense

 Direction (18):are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which
best expresses the meeting of the Idiom/Phrase 

To eat one's own words
(a) To offer bribe with sweet words (b) To listen carefully (c) To remain silent (d) To be forced to retract one's own statement

Direction (19) In the following question, four alternatives are given for the linm/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it

Between the horns of a dilemma

(a) A difficult situation/choice (b) Achallenging situation 
(c) An unknown problem (d) Acombative situation

Direction (20): In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it 

QUERULOUS
(a) Strange (c) Answerable (b) Uncomplaining (d) Stranger

Direction (21): In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it.

INNOCUOUS 

(a) Pernicious

(b) Fine

(d) Hygienic

Direction (22): In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word and click the button corresponding

LACONIC

(a) Lengthy (c) Substantial (b) Concise (d) Comatose

Direction (23):  Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it An indirect reference

(a) Innuendo (c) Suggestion (b) Remarks (d) Aside

Direction (24): In the following question, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the se sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.

I prefer apples more than oranges.

(a) i prefer (b) apples more than (c) ranges(d) No error

Direction (25): For the question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it Appropriate manners are from society's...................of  behaviour 

(a) system (b) style (c) canons(d) shrewed

 Direction (26): In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it

 Overt
(a) Inexplicable (c) Concealed (b) Ambiguous (d) Manifest

Direction (27):  Four words are given, out of which only one word is spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and click the button corresponding to it

(a) Ligionaire (b) Legionnaire (d) Legeonnair (c) Legionnair

Direction (28): The sentence given with blanks is to be filled with appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for the question. For the question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.

I was happy to receive my father's..... books.

(a) dog face (b) dogleg (c) dogging (d) dog-eared

Direction (29): A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".

Many a pilgrim were hurt during the festival. 
(a) have been (c) have (b) was (d) has been

Direction (30): In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word and click the button corresponding to it.

OUTRAGEOUS

(a) Loud (c) Naughty (b) Noisy (d) Shocking

Direction (31): Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.

A group of islands

(a) Islet (c) Reef (b) Archipelago (d) Atoll

Direction (32): Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.

Sudden involuntary muscular contraction

(a) Sprain (c) Spam  (b) Spasm (d) Span

Direction (33): In the following question, one part of the Sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the Sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. f the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.

The fire in the apartment building effected over 20 families.

(a) The fire in (b) the apartment building (c) effected over 20 families (d) No error 

Direction (34): The sentence given with blanks is to be filled with appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for the question. For the question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.

I appreciate my neighbour's......explained the reason for selling her house.

(a) candid (b) candour (d) capacity (c) care

Direction (35): The sentence given with blanks is to be filled with appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for the question. For the question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. .minds see new angles to everyday things.

(a) Dull

(b) Creative

(c) Difficult

(d) Realistic

Direction (36): In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it.

QUIESCENT

(a) Active (b) Rough (c) Quaint (d) Queer

Direction (37): In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it. 

VISIONARY

(a) Farsighted (c) Pragmatist (b) Regular (d) Piety

 Direction (38): A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No

Twenty kilometres are a good distance far.

(a) were

(b) are

(c) is

 Direction (39): Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it. A word or phrase that contains all the letters of another

(a) Circumlocution (c) Euphemism (b) Instagram (d) Anagram

Direction (40): A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".

Many forests are facing the danger to be destroyed.

(a) of being (c) to being (b) to have been (d) No improvement

Direction (41-45): A passage is given with 5 questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives and click the button corresponding to it.

Getting good results in your studies comes from developing good study habits. The best....(41)....to study is a comfortable room with good lighting. The best chair for studying should be....(42)....which you would be comfortable....(43)...., but not so comfortable that you may fall asleep on it after a while! Before you study, look for a quiet environment with no....(44)..... If you find your home too noisy for studying, try the library or community centre....(45)....

41. (a) way(b) strategy (c) point (d) place

42. (a) built (c) crafted (b) one (d) arranged

43. (a) at (b) on (c) in (d) with

44.(a) distractions (b) intrusion (c) lacuna (d) diversion

45. (a) place (c) instead (b) table (d) despite

Direction (46-50): A passage is given with 5 questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives and click the button corresponding to it.

One of the most serious problems confronting our country is that of a fast-growing population. In fact, it is at the root of many other problems. At the moment, thanks to planning, we are able to produce food and cloth sufficient for our people and even in some excess. But if the population continues to grow at this rate, it will not be long before the surplus turns into a bare minimum and even a deficit. The position in regard to accommodation is even now far from satisfactory in spite of our efforts.

46. "It is at the root of many other problems" means that 

(a) it is found along with many other problems.

(b) it is caused by many other problems.

(c) it gives rise to many other problems. (d) it is buried under many other problems.

47. The present satisfactory position in regard to food and

cloth is due to 

(a) the fact that the population has been controlled

(b) our good luck (c) good rainfall

(d) our economic planning

48. If the population of India continues to increase at this rate, the situation in regard to food and cloth

(a) is likely to remain the same

(b) is likely to become less satisfactory

(c) is likely to improve

(d) is likely to vary up and down The situation in respect of accommodation

49. (a) is less than satisfactory

(b) is quite satisfactory

(c) is improving rapidly (d) is the result of total neglect

50. At present Indians have 

(a) more provision for cloth than accommodation

(b) more provision for accommodation than cloth 

(c) abundance of cloth and accommodation

(d) scarcity of cloth and accommodation


SSC CPO (PT) set 6 2016 Answer Key

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SSC CPO (PT) set 6 2016 Answer Key

Direction (1):  Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button co...