SSC CPO Exam Paper - 2017 "held on 04 July 2017" Shift-1 (English Comprehension)
SSC CPO Exam Paper - 2017 "held on 04 July 2017" Shift-1
(English Comprehension)
QID : 151 - 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'.
Mr. Mukesh Bhatnagar our (1)/ colleague he will attend (2)/ the meeting on our behalf. (3)/ No Error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 2
QID : 152 - 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'.
As soon as I will reach (1)/ Delhi I will send you (2)/ the books you have asked for. (3)/ No Error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 1
QID : 153 - 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'.
As I see it, he appears (1)/ to be unreasonable anxious (2)/ about pleasing his wife. (3)/ No Error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 2
QID : 154 - 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 finished my assignment before we (1)/ reached his wedding with great (2)/ difficulty because of heavy traffic. (3)/ No Error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 1
QID : 155 - 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'.
We were living (1)/ in Canada for (2)/ around eight years. (3)/ No Error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 1
QID : 156 - 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.
Because of the bad weather we had to stay _____ the hotel.
Options:
1) in
2) off
3) above
4) on
Correct Answer: in
QID : 157 - 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.
You should comply _____ my request.
Options:
1) in
2) off
3) with
4) on
Correct Answer: with
QID : 158 - 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.
Suresh has joined a _____ course.
Options:
1) two year's
2) two years
3) two year
4) one years
Correct Answer: two year
QID : 159 - 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.
_____ information the manager had was not enough.
Options:
1) Very little
2) A little
3) Little
4) The little
Correct Answer: The little
QID : 160 - 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.
It is _____ that those who expect clemency from others are seldom merciful themselves.
Options:
1) paradoxical
2) strange
3) stupid
4) repulsive
Correct Answer: paradoxical
QID : 161 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.
Ineluctable
Options:
1) conquerable
2) irremovable
3) achievable
4) surmountable
Correct Answer: irremovable
QID : 162 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.
Inimical
Options:
1) untidy
2) harmful
3) funny
4) trial
Correct Answer: harmful
QID : 163 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.
Nugatory
Options:
1) futile
2) rupture
3) rough
4) tardy
Correct Answer: futile
QID : 164 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.
Spruce
Options:
1) lethargy
2) smart
3) deserving
4) eager
Correct Answer: smart
QID : 165 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.
Moribund
Options:
1) chaos
2) conclusive
3) virtue
4) dying
Correct Answer: dying
QID : 166 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Illustrious
Options:
1) doubtful
2) sophisticated
3) stormy
4) obscure
Correct Answer: obscure
QID : 167 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Impudent
Options:
1) anxious
2) polite
3) cautious
4) reckless
Correct Answer: polite
QID : 168 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Palatial
Options:
1) partial
2) poor
3) infertile
4) lean
Correct Answer: poor
QID : 169 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Pernicious
Options:
1) wicked
2) hinder
3) kind
4) ignorant
Correct Answer: kind
QID : 170 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Zany
Options:
1) serious
2) constant
3) nadir
4) separate
Correct Answer: serious
QID : 171 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Chicken hearted
Options:
1) Scholar
2) A useless man
3) Timid
4) Shocked
Correct Answer: Timid
QID : 172 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Down and out
Options:
1) Mad
2) Jealousy and Envy
3) Futility
4) Without money
Correct Answer: Without money
QID : 173 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
High and Low
Options:
1) Everywhere
2) Optimism
3) Hypocrisy
4) Experience
Correct Answer: Everywhere
QID : 174 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
A damsel in distress
Options:
1) A helpless woman
2) An ugly woman
3) A woman whose husband is temporarily away from her
4) A strong lady who can cope with all difficult situations easily
Correct Answer: A helpless woman
QID : 175 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
God's ape
Options:
1) As strong as god
2) A born fool
3) A knowledgeable person
4) Kind hearted person
Correct Answer: A born fool
QID : 176 - Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
since 2009, there (is) no cyclone there.
Options:
1) are
2) has been
3) were been
4) no improvement
Correct Answer: has been
QID : 177 - Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
Nisha probably (would have caught) up the bus by now.
Options:
1) must have caught
2) will catch
3) shall have caught
4) no improvement
Correct Answer: no improvement
QID : 178 - Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
Right knowledge is a (strong) instrument for moulding the character of the young.
Options:
1) powerful
2) potent
3) striking
4) no improvement
Correct Answer: powerful
QID : 179 - Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
Mr. Clarke (had staying) here since 2005 and has made India his home.
Options:
1) was to stay
2) is staying
3) has been staying
4) no improvement
Correct Answer: has been staying
QID : 180 - Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
My sister said that it sometimes took her one hour to (put) her make-up.
Options:
1) put up
2) put on
3) put over
4) no improvement
Correct Answer: put on
QID : 181 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Ceremony of crowning a king
Options:
1) catharsis
2) purgation
3) cannibal
4) coronation
Correct Answer: coronation
QID : 182 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Substitution of a mild for a very blunt expression
Options:
1) euphemism
2) truism
3) hymn
4) calumny
Correct Answer: euphemism
QID : 183 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Belief that war and violence are unjustified
Options:
1) philistine
2) pacifism
3) iconoclastic
4) sanatorium
Correct Answer: pacifism
QID : 184 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
One who goes for a secret official mission
Options:
1) epicurean
2) emissary
3) celibate
4) rogue
Correct Answer: emissary
QID : 185 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Centre of attraction
Options:
1) hedonist
2) cynosure
3) debauch
4) epicure
Correct Answer: cynosure
QID : 186 - In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
Options:
1) architecture
2) appropriate
3) appreciation
4) arithmatic
Correct Answer: arithmatic
QID : 187 - In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
Options:
1) equillibrium
2) auxiliary
3) battalion
4) differentiate
Correct Answer: equillibrium
QID : 188 - In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
Options:
1) exasparation
2) exaggeration
3) eradication
4) equivocation
Correct Answer: exasparation
QID : 189 - In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
Options:
1) intelligence
2) identically
3) inflameble
4) immediately
Correct Answer: inflameble
QID : 190 - In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
Options:
1) janitor
2) ordinarily
3) insobreity
4) psychometric
Correct Answer: insobreity
QID : 191 - 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.
Our constitution is named _____, because it is in the hands not of the _____ but of the many. But our laws secure equal _____ for all in their private disputes and our public opinion welcomes and _____ talents in every branch of achievement. And as we give free play to _____ in our public life, so we carry the same spirit into our daily relation with one another.
Our constitution is named _____, because
Options:
1) democracy
2) aristocracy
3) plutocracy
4) theocracy
Correct Answer: democracy
QID : 192 - 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.
Our constitution is named _____, because it is in the hands not of the _____ but of the many. But our laws secure equal _____ for all in their private disputes and our public opinion welcomes and _____ talents in every branch of achievement. And as we give free play to _____ in our public life, so we carry the same spirit into our daily relation with one another.
it is in the hands not of the _____ but of the many.
Options:
1) liberals
2) little
3) few
4) people
Correct Answer: few
QID : 193 - 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.
Our constitution is named _____, because it is in the hands not of the _____ but of the many. But our laws secure equal _____ for all in their private disputes and our public opinion welcomes and _____ talents in every branch of achievement. And as we give free play to _____ in our public life, so we carry the same spirit into our daily relation with one another.
But our laws secure equal _____ for all their
Options:
1) remuneration
2) justice
3) rights
4) power
Correct Answer: justice
QID : 194 - 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.
Our constitution is named _____, because it is in the hands not of the _____ but of the many. But our laws secure equal _____ for all in their private disputes and our public opinion welcomes and _____ talents in every branch of achievement. And as we give free play to _____ in our public life, so we carry the same spirit into our daily relation with one another.
public opinion welcomes and _____ talents in every branch
Options:
1) humiliate
2) judge
3) negotiate
4) honours
Correct Answer: honours
QID : 195 - 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.
Our constitution is named _____, because it is in the hands not of the _____ but of the many. But our laws secure equal _____ for all in their private disputes and our public opinion welcomes and _____ talents in every branch of achievement. And as we give free play to _____ in our public life, so we carry the same spirit into our daily relation with one another.
And as we give free play to _____ in our public life,
Options:
1) some
2) all
3) few
4) little
Correct Answer: all
QID : 196 - 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.
Corruption is not a uniquely Indian phenomenon. It is witnessed all over the world in developing as well as developed countries. It has spread its tentacles in every sphere of life, namely business administration, politics, officialdom, and services. In fact, there is hardly any sector which can be characterised for not being infected with the vices of corruption. Corruption is rampant in every segment and every section of society, barring the social status attached to it. Nobody can be considered free from corruption from a high ranking officer.
To root out the evil of corruption from society, we need to make a comprehensive code of conduct for politicians, legislatures, bureaucrats, and such code should be strictly enforced. Judiciary should be given more independence and initiatives on issues related to corruption. Special courts should be set-up to take up such issues and speedy trial is to be promoted. Law and order machinery should be allowed to work without political interference. NGOs and media should come forward to create awareness against corruption in society and educate people to combat this evil. Only then we would be able to save our system from being collapsed.
According to the passage where does corruption has spread its tentacles?
Options:
1) officialdom
2) politics
3) business administration
4) All of these
Correct Answer: All of these
QID : 197 - 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.
Corruption is not a uniquely Indian phenomenon. It is witnessed all over the world in developing as well as developed countries. It has spread its tentacles in every sphere of life, namely business administration, politics, officialdom, and services. In fact, there is hardly any sector which can be characterised for not being infected with the vices of corruption. Corruption is rampant in every segment and every section of society, barring the social status attached to it. Nobody can be considered free from corruption from a high ranking officer.
To root out the evil of corruption from society, we need to make a comprehensive code of conduct for politicians, legislatures, bureaucrats, and such code should be strictly enforced. Judiciary should be given more independence and initiatives on issues related to corruption. Special courts should be set-up to take up such issues and speedy trial is to be promoted. Law and order machinery should be allowed to work without political interference. NGOs and media should come forward to create awareness against corruption in society and educate people to combat this evil. Only then we would be able to save our system from being collapsed.
What kind of status is being barred by the corruption?
Options:
1) social
2) economic
3) mental
4) physical
Correct Answer: social
QID : 198 - 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.
Corruption is not a uniquely Indian phenomenon. It is witnessed all over the world in developing as well as developed countries. It has spread its tentacles in every sphere of life, namely business administration, politics, officialdom, and services. In fact, there is hardly any sector which can be characterised for not being infected with the vices of corruption. Corruption is rampant in every segment and every section of society, barring the social status attached to it. Nobody can be considered free from corruption from a high ranking officer.
To root out the evil of corruption from society, we need to make a comprehensive code of conduct for politicians, legislatures, bureaucrats, and such code should be strictly enforced. Judiciary should be given more independence and initiatives on issues related to corruption. Special courts should be set-up to take up such issues and speedy trial is to be promoted. Law and order machinery should be allowed to work without political interference. NGOs and media should come forward to create awareness against corruption in society and educate people to combat this evil. Only then we would be able to save our system from being collapsed.
According to the passage, who is free from corruption?
Options:
1) high ranking officers
2) politicians
3) bureaucrats
4) None of these
Correct Answer: None of these
QID : 199 - 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.
Corruption is not a uniquely Indian phenomenon. It is witnessed all over the world in developing as well as developed countries. It has spread its tentacles in every sphere of life, namely business administration, politics, officialdom, and services. In fact, there is hardly any sector which can be characterised for not being infected with the vices of corruption. Corruption is rampant in every segment and every section of society, barring the social status attached to it. Nobody can be considered free from corruption from a high ranking officer.
To root out the evil of corruption from society, we need to make a comprehensive code of conduct for politicians, legislatures, bureaucrats, and such code should be strictly enforced. Judiciary should be given more independence and initiatives on issues related to corruption. Special courts should be set-up to take up such issues and speedy trial is to be promoted. Law and order machinery should be allowed to work without political interference. NGOs and media should come forward to create awareness against corruption in society and educate people to combat this evil. Only then we would be able to save our system from being collapsed.
Which of the following measure is not mentioned in the passage to root out the evil of corruption from society?
Options:
1) private sector should create awareness against corruption
2) media should come forward to create awareness and educate people to combat this evil
3) judiciary to be given more independence and initiative in relation to corruption
4) comprehensive code of conduct for politicians, legislature and bureaucrats
Correct Answer: private sector should create awareness against corruption
QID : 200 - 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.
Corruption is not a uniquely Indian phenomenon. It is witnessed all over the world in developing as well as developed countries. It has spread its tentacles in every sphere of life, namely business administration, politics, officialdom, and services. In fact, there is hardly any sector which can be characterised for not being infected with the vices of corruption. Corruption is rampant in every segment and every section of society, barring the social status attached to it. Nobody can be considered free from corruption from a high ranking officer.
To root out the evil of corruption from society, we need to make a comprehensive code of conduct for politicians, legislatures, bureaucrats, and such code should be strictly enforced. Judiciary should be given more independence and initiatives on issues related to corruption. Special courts should be set-up to take up such issues and speedy trial is to be promoted. Law and order machinery should be allowed to work without political interference. NGOs and media should come forward to create awareness against corruption in society and educate people to combat this evil. Only then we would be able to save our system from being collapsed.
According to the passage, which of the following is INCORRECT?
Options:
1) corruption is prevalent only in developing countries
2) corruption is rampant in every segment and section of society
3) to combat corruption, law and order should be allowed to work without political interference
4) corruption is not a uniquely Indian phenomena
Correct Answer: corruption is prevalent only in developing countries
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