32. SSC CGL 2023 

Exam Date 25/07/2023 

Exam Time 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM 

Section : English Comprehension

Q.1 Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. 

A. Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb that has multiple benefits like improving thyroid functioning and reducing blood sugar levels. 

B. But remember to consult a specialist while deciding the dosage and duration of continued intake. 

C. It relaxes the nervous system and lowers cortisol (stress hormone) levels in the blood, thus making you feel calm and relaxed overall. 

D. You can consume Ashwagandha powder or Ashwagandha capsules. 

1. ADCB 

2. ACDB 

3. DABC 

4. ADBC 

Q.2 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. 

You have adopted the plan. 

1. The plan is adopted by you. 

2. The plan has being adopted by you. 

3. The plan has been adopted by you. 

4. The plan should be adopted by you. 

Q.3 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. 

Absurd 

1. Tolerable 

2. Lovable 

3. Adorable 

4. Sensible 

Q.4 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. 

_________ are words which have the same spelling or pronunciation but not the same meaning. 

1. Antonyms 

2. Homonyms 

3. Acronyms 

4. Synonyms 

Q.5 The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. 

The doctor came / after the patient / had / pass away. 

1. had 

2. The doctor came 

3. after the patient 

4. pass away 

Q.6 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. 

Her parents forbade her to marry her lover. 

1. refused 

2. declined 

3. prevented 

4. allowed 

Q.7 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. 

Each member of the literary club submitted various literary works for the magazine. 

1. Various literary works are submitted by each member of the literary club for the magazine. 

2. Various literary works had been submitted by each member of the literary club for the magazine. 

3. Various literary works were submitted by each member of the literary club for the magazine. 

4. Various literary works were being submitted by each member of the literary club for the magazine. 

Q.8 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. 

Stories of dolphins’ saving human lives ________ throughout history. 

1. told 

2. had been said 

3. have been told 

4. have been said 

Q.9 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. 

Too strong to be defeated or changed 

1. Invincible 

2. Vigorous 

3. Headstrong 

4. Sovereign 

Q.10 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. 

1. Anxiety 

2. Stetionery 

3. Voluntary 

4. Preparation 

Q.11 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. 

We _________ off old clothes and bought new ones for Diwali. 

1. caste 

2. cost 

3. coast 

4. cast 

Q.12 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. 

Extinct 

1. Living 

2. Vanished 

3. Vibrant 

4. Active 

Q.13 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. 

You snooze, you lose 

1. If you oversleep, you are likely to lose a job 

2. Laziness is not good 

3. If you are not alert, you are likely to miss opportunities. 

4. You may lose your money if snoozing is not stopped 

Q.14 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. 

1. Cotarminous 

2. Ambient 

3. Announce 

4. Felicitate 

Q.15 Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word. 

The boxer showed audacity by agreeing to fight the champion. 

1. Reparation 

2. Honesty 

3. Desperation 

4. Courage 

Q.16 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. 

Glorify 

1. Strengthen 

2. Stupefy 

3. Simplify 

4. Praise 

Q.17 Select the grammatically correct sentence. 

1. It was a hectic day for Susan with a lot of purchases and a couple of meetings. 

2. It was a hectic day for Susan with the lot of purchase and a couple of meetings. 

3. It was a hectic day for Susan with the lot of purchase and an couple of meetings. 

4. It was the hectic day for Susan with a lot of purchase and the couple of meetings. 

Q.18 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. 

Out of the blue 

1. Undoubtedly 

2. Unbelievably 

3. Unconcerned 

4. Unexpectedly 

Q.19 Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. 

A. Louis was enthralled by the concept of a raised dots system. 

B. He made up his mind to use the technique to represent an alphabetic code. 

C. Blind persons could read large-letter books that are bulky with the aid of this alphabet code. 

D. Additionally, he developed the six-dot cell technology, which was at his fingertips. 

1. CDBA 

2. ABCD 

3. DCAB 

4. BCDA 

Q.20 Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. 

A. Through the development of technologies, telecommunications, transportation, and other areas, globalisation has developed very quickly in the last few decades, resulting in economic, social, political, and cultural integration on a global scale. 

B. Although technology has had both positive and harmful effects on human life, its negative repercussions must be addressed appropriately. 

C. Globalisation has made significant positive contributions to economies all across the world. 

D. For example — Science and technology have made remarkable strides, providing businesses with a fantastic opportunity to expand quickly even outside of national borders. 

1. ACDB 

2. BCDA 

3. ACBD 

4. CDBA 

Comprehension: 

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. 

The massive ransomware attack that has crippled e-hospital services of AIIMS, Delhi, highlights the (1) _________ vulnerability of the country’s healthcare infrastructure, and possibly other critical IT systems, to cybercriminals. The premier public healthcare institute (2) _________ to around 15 lakh outpatients and 80,000 inpatients every year. Consequently, there are fears that the attackers could sell the now force-encrypted AIIMS databases that contain (3) _________ information of patients-including political leaders, senior administrators, and judges, and their healthcare records on the Dark Web. Of course, what has happened to AIIMS is hardly a local phenomenon. A (4) _________ increase in cyberattacks on healthcare institutes worldwide (5) _________ during the Covid pandemic. The Indian healthcare sector was the second-most targeted globally. It is clear that Indian hospitals are vulnerable to cybersecurity. Government and hospitals need to use best practices to ward off future crises. 

Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 1. 

1. developing 

2. shining 

3. strengthening 

4. increasing 

Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 2. 

1. catering 

2. catered 

3. caters 

4. has catered 

Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 3. 

1. public 

2. political 

3. personal 

4. personnel 

Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 4. 

1. grand 

2. weighty 

3. bulk 

4. massive 

Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 5. 

1. has been witnessed 

2. has witnessed 

3. is witnessed 

4. was witness