Previous Years English Questions for SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam 2017

June 8, 2017    

Previous Years English Questions for SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam 2017

Dear Students, English section of all SSC Exams is very challenging. You need to mug up all the grammar rules, vocabulary and practice a lot of mock tests to score maximum marks. Today, in this English quiz we are providing questions based on antonyms, synonyms, error detection etc. Attempt this quiz, learn better and be prepared for the SSC CGL 2017 Exam. 

Directions (1-15): In the following questions, out of the four alternatives choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences.

Q1. One who studies insect life.
(a) naturalist
(b) entomologist
(c) cardiologist
(d) activist

Q2. A small shop that sells fashionable clothes, cosmetics, etc.
(a) boutique
(b) shop
(c) garments
(d) artillery

Q3. One who looks at the dark side of things.
(a) optimist
(b) pessimist
(c) bleak
(d) anarchist


Q4. One who loves and collects postage stamps.
(a) bibliophilist
(b) patriot
(c) philatelist
(d) pessimist

Q5. One who has great love for his country.
(a) patriot
(b) martyr
(c) politician
(d) soldier

Q6. One who makes a special study of animals or plants.
(a) scientist
(b) naturalist
(c) cosmopolitan
(d) specialist

Q7. One who takes an active part in politics.
(a) activist
(b) politician
(c) minister
(d) supporter

Q8. One who is honorably discharged from service.
(a) retired
(b) emeritus
(c) official 
(d) amateur

Q9. One who is divorced.
(a) divorcee
(b) widow
(c) widower
(d) prudent

Q10. Person who is skilled in horsemanship.
(a) cavalier
(b) counsellor
(c) founder
(d) architect


Q11. Person who maliciously sets fires to buildings or other property.
(a) incendiary
(b) hypocrite
(c) protector
(d) saviour

Q12. One who is in charge of a museum or art gallery.
(a) cynic
(b) pauper
(c) curator
(d) chauvinist

Q13. Place where bees are kept.
(a) house 
(b) apiary
(c) graveyard
(d) cemetery

Q14. Place where birds are kept.
(a) apiary
(b) aviary
(c) depository
(d) venue

Q15. Pertaining to a period prior to recorded history.
(a) prehistoric 
(b) historical
(c) historic
(d) histrionic 


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Previous Years English Questions for SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam 2017 4.5 5 Yateendra sahu June 8, 2017 Dear Students, English section of all  SSC Exams  is very challenging. You need to mug up all the grammar rules, vocabulary and practice ...


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