SSC CPO Exam Paper - 2017 "held on 05 July 2017" Shift-2 (English Comprehension/अंग्रेजी परिज्ञान)
SSC CPO Exam Paper - 2017 "held on 05 July 2017" Shift-2
(English Comprehension/अंग्रेजी परिज्ञान)
QID : 351 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
Roshni always want (1)/ to get the best of facilities (2)/ whether she deserves it or not. (3)/ No Error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 1
QID : 352 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
Rohan's mother advised (1)/ him not to drive the (2)/ car lately at night. (3)/ No Error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 3
QID : 353 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
I insisted but neither Praveen or his (1)/ friend Bharat is ready (2)/ to work on holiday. (3)/ No Error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 1
QID : 354 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
Prabhat is impressed by his (1)/ younger brother because he is cleverer (2)/ and amusing than he is. (3)/ No Error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 3
QID : 355 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
In order to reach his office on time (1)/ Rohan has jogged two miles a day (2)/ until he bought his bike. (3)/ No Error (4)
Options:]
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 2
QID : 356 - In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
My house is adjacent _____ Central park.
Options:
1) to
2) with
3) of
4) from
Correct Answer: to
QID : 357 - In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
I prefer walking _____ jogging because I enjoy the gentle exercise of walking much more than jogging.
Options:
1) than
2) while
3) to
4) upon
Correct Answer: to
QID : 358 - In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
Rohan _____ for this company since 2007.
Options:
1) has been working
2) is working
3) had worked
4) worked
Correct Answer: has been working
QID : 359 - In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
Though he is old _____ he is strong.
Options:
1) but
2) yet
3) till
4) although
Correct Answer: yet
QID : 360 - In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
She is a little suspicious _____ Naraine's true intentions.
Options:
1) on
2) of
3) with
4) for
Correct Answer: of
QID : 361 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.
Antipathy
Options:
1) Clumsy
2) Dislike
3) Annoying
4) Afraid
Correct Answer: Dislike
QID : 362 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.
Dearth
Options:
1) reduce
2) contrast
3) shortage
4) glorify
Correct Answer: shortage
QID : 363 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.
Piquant
Options:
1) distressing
2) gabble
3) appealing
4) pliable
Correct Answer: appealing
QID : 364 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.
Presumptuous
Options:
1) arrogant
2) negligent
3) resonant
4) assumption
Correct Answer: arrogant
QID : 365 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.
Stentorian
Options:
1) loyal and committed
2) extremely loud
3) unnecessary
4) very strict
Correct Answer: extremely loud
QID : 366 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Tedious
Options:
1) ambiguity
2) interesting
3) incidental
4) devotional
Correct Answer: interesting
QID : 367 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Turbulent
Options:
1) vivacious
2) peaceful
3) prophecy
4) affirm
Correct Answer: peaceful
QID : 368 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Ulterior
Options:
1) damp
2) hoarse
3) defiant
4) overt
Correct Answer: overt
QID : 369 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Vanity
Options:
1) zest
2) abdicate
3) conceit
4) modesty
Correct Answer: modesty
QID : 370 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Malaise
Options:
1) despair
2) sickness
3) healthy
4) enervation
Correct Answer: healthy
QID : 371 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
A cock and bull story
Options:
1) An important story
2) An imaginary story
3) A long story
4) A short story
Correct Answer: An imaginary story
QID : 372 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Black ox
Options:
1) Nervous
2) Impossible
3) Misfortune
4) Ugly
Correct Answer: Misfortune
QID : 373 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Broke a lance with
Options:
1) To appear suddenly
2) To argue against
3) To burst out
4) To break promise
Correct Answer: To argue against
QID : 374 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Cry wolf
Options:
1) To condemn
2) To praise aloud
3) To raise a false alarm
4) Clamour
Correct Answer: To raise a false alarm
QID : 375 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Broke Reed
Options:
1) Stiffness
2) To break trust
3) Support that failed
4) To break peace
Correct Answer: Support that failed
QID : 376 - Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
The burglar (broke in) Mr. Mehta's house last night.
Options:
1) broke open
2) broke through
3) broke into
4) no improvement
Correct Answer: broke into
QID : 377 - Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
No sooner (he had returned home then) his grandparents felt happy.
Options:
1) did he return home than
2) he had returned home than
3) had he returned home when
4) no improvement
Correct Answer: did he return home than
QID : 378 - Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
Ayesha purchased (the very good) of all the suits kept in the shop.
Options:
1) the most good
2) the best
3) the very better
4) no improvement
Correct Answer: the best
QID : 379 - Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
The train (left) before she reached the station.
Options:
1) would have left
2) has had left
3) had left
4) no improvement
Correct Answer: had left
Candidate Answer: [ NOT ANSWERED ]
QID : 380 - Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
My opinion (for) this film is that it will buy the Oscar award.
Options:
1) on
2) about
3) to
4) no improvement
Correct Answer: about
QID : 381 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
A short journey for pleasure
Options:
1) holiday
2) stroll
3) excursion
4) sniper
Correct Answer: excursion
QID : 382 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Receiving guests warmly
Options:
1) hospitality
2) philanderer
3) docility
4) obituary
Correct Answer: hospitality
QID : 383 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Science of the constitution of the whole universe
Options:
1) ethnology
2) ornithology
3) physiology
4) cosmography
Correct Answer: cosmography
QID : 384 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Tale that brings bad reputation to somebody
Options:
1) pantheon
2) felony
3) scandal
4) portico
Correct Answer: scandal
QID : 385 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
A man who is recovering from illness.
Options:
1) dilettante
2) emeritus
3) convalescent
4) bohemian
Correct Answer: convalescent
QID : 386 - In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
Options:
1) commission
2) commentary
3) commitee
4) competition
Correct Answer: commitee
QID : 387 - In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
Options:
1) millennium
2) millionaire
3) millenerian
4) manageable
Correct Answer: millenerian
QID : 388 - In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
Options:
1) patience
2) pancreas
3) omnisceint
4) occurrence
Correct Answer: omnisceint
QID : 389 - In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
Options:
1) quiesence
2) quotient
3) quinine
4) questionnaire
Correct Answer: quiesence
QID : 390 - In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
Options:
1) mellifluence
2) seudomonas
3) syndrome
4) vicissitude
Correct Answer: seudomonas
QID : 391 - In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read
the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of
the four alternatives.
World unity will bring many great _____. Life will become happier and more _____
on account of the elimination of fear of war and mental tension. With the _____
of machinery man will be relieved of the _____ of monotonous and hard physical
labour. The _____ pressure of depression and discontent will be lifted and the
whole world will become man's own home.
World unity will bring many great _____.
Options:
1) consequences
2) advantages
3) personalities
4) resources
Correct Answer: advantages
QID : 392 - In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read
the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of
the four alternatives.
World unity will bring many great _____. Life will become happier and more _____
on account of the elimination of fear of war and mental tension. With the _____
of machinery man will be relieved of the _____ of monotonous and hard physical
labour. The _____ pressure of depression and discontent will be lifted and the
whole world will become man's own home.
more _____ on account of the elimination of fear of war
Options:
1) secure
2) sophisticated
3) complicated
4) sensible
Correct Answer: secure
QID : 393 - In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read
the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of
the four alternatives.
World unity will bring many great _____. Life will become happier and more _____
on account of the elimination of fear of war and mental tension. With the _____
of machinery man will be relieved of the _____ of monotonous and hard physical
labour. The _____ pressure of depression and discontent will be lifted and the
whole world will become man's own home.
With the _____ of machinery
Options:
1) introduction
2) repair
3) installation
4) elimination
Correct Answer: introduction
QID : 394 - In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read
the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of
the four alternatives.
World unity will bring many great _____. Life will become happier and more _____
on account of the elimination of fear of war and mental tension. With the _____
of machinery man will be relieved of the _____ of monotonous and hard physical
labour. The _____ pressure of depression and discontent will be lifted and the
whole world will become man's own home.
relieved of the _____ of monotonous and hard physical labour.
Options:
1) fewer
2) drudgery
3) piety
4) ardor
Correct Answer: drudgery
QID : 395 - In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read
the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of
the four alternatives.
World unity will bring many great _____. Life will become happier and more _____
on account of the elimination of fear of war and mental tension. With the _____
of machinery man will be relieved of the _____ of monotonous and hard physical
labour. The _____ pressure of depression and discontent will be lifted and the
whole world will become man's own home.
The _____ pressure of depression and discontent will be lifted
Options:
1) atmospheric
2) decreasing
3) constant
4) blood
Correct Answer: constant
QID : 396 - A passage is given with five questions following it. Read the
passage carefully and select the best answer to each question out of the given
four alternatives.
Morality is identified with ethics and symbolizes the doctrine of actions right
or wrong. Politics is the notion of expediency and need not always by right. If
something is wrong and merely expedient; it cannot be moral. To put it the other
way round, whatever is right or just, or born of sound principles and designed
to promote the social good, cannot be immoral. There appears a basic
confrontation between morality and politics.
The great Utilitarian Bentham maintains that, "The greatest happiness of the
greatest numbers is the foundation of morals and legislation." However, often it
is found that there is a conflict between convictions and principles, on the one
hand, and expediency on the other. Thus, morality and politics do not often go
hand in hand, for politics is based upon expediency and its foundations are of
'power'. Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely, said Lord Acton
and surely enough, corruption cannot breed morality. While morality establishes
justice and fair play, politics, as Sidney Hillman opines, is the science of who
gets what, when and why. Morality requires an equitable distribution of wealth,
goods and commodities and opportunities while politics reeks of opportunism, of
grabbing and seizing whatever you can, irrespective of the needs and claims of
others. Morality stands for justice of all, while the politicians are generally
selfish and self-seeking. All this goes to show that morality and politics do
not go together. Any democracy today merely reiterates the story of a struggle
for power, for perpetuating the safe citadel, and for keeping at bay any kind of
opposition or criticism. Political parties symbolize nothing more than a bitter
rivalry and quest for power by ousting all other rivals. Means and methods are
thrown to the winds as long as selfish short-term aims and objectives are duly
achieved and fulfilled. On the other hand, morals and morality do not permit the
adoption of just any means. Values are the foremost consideration. The
traditional values which are in themselves moral, and symbols of rectitude and
righteousness, have undergone a radical change in our modern times. Most of the
cherished old values and morals are being sacrificed at the altar of
circumstances for the sake of expediency and quick gains. The current political
atmosphere and scene in most parts of the world is devoid of moral ardour and
sound convictions. Opportunism has become a matter of faith with politicians or
those having even a slight bent of mind towards politics. Patriotism has come to
be identified with politics and well illustrates Johnson's dictum of patriotism
being the last refuge of scoundrels.
What do you mean by the line "Politics is the notion of expediency"?
Options:
1) politics promotes social good
2) politics proves everything to be right even if it is wrong
3) politics is an indispensable part of one's life
4) politics ensures moral justice
Correct Answer: politics proves everything to be right even if it is wrong
QID : 397 - A passage is given with five questions following it. Read the
passage carefully and select the best answer to each question out of the given
four alternatives.
Morality is identified with ethics and symbolizes the doctrine of actions right
or wrong. Politics is the notion of expediency and need not always by right. If
something is wrong and merely expedient; it cannot be moral. To put it the other
way round, whatever is right or just, or born of sound principles and designed
to promote the social good, cannot be immoral. There appears a basic
confrontation between morality and politics.
The great Utilitarian Bentham maintains that, "The greatest happiness of the
greatest numbers is the foundation of morals and legislation." However, often it
is found that there is a conflict between convictions and principles, on the one
hand, and expediency on the other. Thus, morality and politics do not often go
hand in hand, for politics is based upon expediency and its foundations are of
'power'. Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely, said Lord Acton
and surely enough, corruption cannot breed morality. While morality establishes
justice and fair play, politics, as Sidney Hillman opines, is the science of who
gets what, when and why. Morality requires an equitable distribution of wealth,
goods and commodities and opportunities while politics reeks of opportunism, of
grabbing and seizing whatever you can, irrespective of the needs and claims of
others. Morality stands for justice of all, while the politicians are generally
selfish and self-seeking. All this goes to show that morality and politics do
not go together. Any democracy today merely reiterates the story of a struggle
for power, for perpetuating the safe citadel, and for keeping at bay any kind of
opposition or criticism. Political parties symbolize nothing more than a bitter
rivalry and quest for power by ousting all other rivals. Means and methods are
thrown to the winds as long as selfish short-term aims and objectives are duly
achieved and fulfilled. On the other hand, morals and morality do not permit the
adoption of just any means. Values are the foremost consideration. The
traditional values which are in themselves moral, and symbols of rectitude and
righteousness, have undergone a radical change in our modern times. Most of the
cherished old values and morals are being sacrificed at the altar of
circumstances for the sake of expediency and quick gains. The current political
atmosphere and scene in most parts of the world is devoid of moral ardour and
sound convictions. Opportunism has become a matter of faith with politicians or
those having even a slight bent of mind towards politics. Patriotism has come to
be identified with politics and well illustrates Johnson's dictum of patriotism
being the last refuge of scoundrels.
What does 'greatest numbers' refers to in the first line of the second paragraph
of the passage?
Options:
1) people at large
2) big organizations
3) wealth of the people
4) politicians of the country
Correct Answer: people at large
QID : 398 - A passage is given with five questions following it. Read the
passage carefully and select the best answer to each question out of the given
four alternatives.
Morality is identified with ethics and symbolizes the doctrine of actions right
or wrong. Politics is the notion of expediency and need not always by right. If
something is wrong and merely expedient; it cannot be moral. To put it the other
way round, whatever is right or just, or born of sound principles and designed
to promote the social good, cannot be immoral. There appears a basic
confrontation between morality and politics.
The great Utilitarian Bentham maintains that, "The greatest happiness of the
greatest numbers is the foundation of morals and legislation." However, often it
is found that there is a conflict between convictions and principles, on the one
hand, and expediency on the other. Thus, morality and politics do not often go
hand in hand, for politics is based upon expediency and its foundations are of
'power'. Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely, said Lord Acton
and surely enough, corruption cannot breed morality. While morality establishes
justice and fair play, politics, as Sidney Hillman opines, is the science of who
gets what, when and why. Morality requires an equitable distribution of wealth,
goods and commodities and opportunities while politics reeks of opportunism, of
grabbing and seizing whatever you can, irrespective of the needs and claims of
others. Morality stands for justice of all, while the politicians are generally
selfish and self-seeking. All this goes to show that morality and politics do
not go together. Any democracy today merely reiterates the story of a struggle
for power, for perpetuating the safe citadel, and for keeping at bay any kind of
opposition or criticism. Political parties symbolize nothing more than a bitter
rivalry and quest for power by ousting all other rivals. Means and methods are
thrown to the winds as long as selfish short-term aims and objectives are duly
achieved and fulfilled. On the other hand, morals and morality do not permit the
adoption of just any means. Values are the foremost consideration. The
traditional values which are in themselves moral, and symbols of rectitude and
righteousness, have undergone a radical change in our modern times. Most of the
cherished old values and morals are being sacrificed at the altar of
circumstances for the sake of expediency and quick gains. The current political
atmosphere and scene in most parts of the world is devoid of moral ardour and
sound convictions. Opportunism has become a matter of faith with politicians or
those having even a slight bent of mind towards politics. Patriotism has come to
be identified with politics and well illustrates Johnson's dictum of patriotism
being the last refuge of scoundrels.
Which of the following statement is 'INCORRECT' with respect to the passage?
Options:
1) morality stands for justice for all
2) power is the foundation of politics
3) morality and politics do not often go hand in hand
4) morals and morality permit the adoption of just any means
Correct Answer: morals and morality permit the adoption of just any means
QID : 399 - A passage is given with five questions following it. Read the
passage carefully and select the best answer to each question out of the given
four alternatives.
Morality is identified with ethics and symbolizes the doctrine of actions right
or wrong. Politics is the notion of expediency and need not always by right. If
something is wrong and merely expedient; it cannot be moral. To put it the other
way round, whatever is right or just, or born of sound principles and designed
to promote the social good, cannot be immoral. There appears a basic
confrontation between morality and politics.
The great Utilitarian Bentham maintains that, "The greatest happiness of the
greatest numbers is the foundation of morals and legislation." However, often it
is found that there is a conflict between convictions and principles, on the one
hand, and expediency on the other. Thus, morality and politics do not often go
hand in hand, for politics is based upon expediency and its foundations are of
'power'. Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely, said Lord Acton
and surely enough, corruption cannot breed morality. While morality establishes
justice and fair play, politics, as Sidney Hillman opines, is the science of who
gets what, when and why. Morality requires an equitable distribution of wealth,
goods and commodities and opportunities while politics reeks of opportunism, of
grabbing and seizing whatever you can, irrespective of the needs and claims of
others. Morality stands for justice of all, while the politicians are generally
selfish and self-seeking. All this goes to show that morality and politics do
not go together. Any democracy today merely reiterates the story of a struggle
for power, for perpetuating the safe citadel, and for keeping at bay any kind of
opposition or criticism. Political parties symbolize nothing more than a bitter
rivalry and quest for power by ousting all other rivals. Means and methods are
thrown to the winds as long as selfish short-term aims and objectives are duly
achieved and fulfilled. On the other hand, morals and morality do not permit the
adoption of just any means. Values are the foremost consideration. The
traditional values which are in themselves moral, and symbols of rectitude and
righteousness, have undergone a radical change in our modern times. Most of the
cherished old values and morals are being sacrificed at the altar of
circumstances for the sake of expediency and quick gains. The current political
atmosphere and scene in most parts of the world is devoid of moral ardour and
sound convictions. Opportunism has become a matter of faith with politicians or
those having even a slight bent of mind towards politics. Patriotism has come to
be identified with politics and well illustrates Johnson's dictum of patriotism
being the last refuge of scoundrels.
What can be the suitable title to the passage?
Options:
1) Right means truth, values important to morality
2) Politics- selfish and self seeking
3) Politics based on power and power corrupts
4) Morality and politics don't go together
Correct Answer: Morality and politics don't go together
QID : 400 - A passage is given with five questions following it. Read the
passage carefully and select the best answer to each question out of the given
four alternatives.
Morality is identified with ethics and symbolizes the doctrine of actions right
or wrong. Politics is the notion of expediency and need not always by right. If
something is wrong and merely expedient; it cannot be moral. To put it the other
way round, whatever is right or just, or born of sound principles and designed
to promote the social good, cannot be immoral. There appears a basic
confrontation between morality and politics.
The great Utilitarian Bentham maintains that, "The greatest happiness of the
greatest numbers is the foundation of morals and legislation." However, often it
is found that there is a conflict between convictions and principles, on the one
hand, and expediency on the other. Thus, morality and politics do not often go
hand in hand, for politics is based upon expediency and its foundations are of
'power'. Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely, said Lord Acton
and surely enough, corruption cannot breed morality. While morality establishes
justice and fair play, politics, as Sidney Hillman opines, is the science of who
gets what, when and why. Morality requires an equitable distribution of wealth,
goods and commodities and opportunities while politics reeks of opportunism, of
grabbing and seizing whatever you can, irrespective of the needs and claims of
others. Morality stands for justice of all, while the politicians are generally
selfish and self-seeking. All this goes to show that morality and politics do
not go together. Any democracy today merely reiterates the story of a struggle
for power, for perpetuating the safe citadel, and for keeping at bay any kind of
opposition or criticism. Political parties symbolize nothing more than a bitter
rivalry and quest for power by ousting all other rivals. Means and methods are
thrown to the winds as long as selfish short-term aims and objectives are duly
achieved and fulfilled. On the other hand, morals and morality do not permit the
adoption of just any means. Values are the foremost consideration. The
traditional values which are in themselves moral, and symbols of rectitude and
righteousness, have undergone a radical change in our modern times. Most of the
cherished old values and morals are being sacrificed at the altar of
circumstances for the sake of expediency and quick gains. The current political
atmosphere and scene in most parts of the world is devoid of moral ardour and
sound convictions. Opportunism has become a matter of faith with politicians or
those having even a slight bent of mind towards politics. Patriotism has come to
be identified with politics and well illustrates Johnson's dictum of patriotism
being the last refuge of scoundrels.
Which of the following is 'CORRECT' with respect to the passage?
Options:
1) current politics has moral ardours and sound convictions
2) traditional values are not the symbol of rectitude and righteousness
3) politics is the science who gets what, when and how
4) politicians are selfish and self-seeking
Correct Answer: politicians are selfish and self-seeking
