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SSC Selection Post 2024 (Matriculation Level) Official Paper (Held On: 24 Jun, 2024 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)·English Language
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Question 821

SSC Selection Post 2024• English Language• English Language

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow

Dilya-eje, a secondary school teacher in the border village of Samarkandek, Kyrgyzstan, often visits the houses of her neighbourhood to record the children who should attend school the next year. She always indicates the status of their parents in her notebook. More than half of the parents are labelled as migrants. 

When men migrate, women take on the usual male roles: today most agricultural labour in the villages is done by women. But in Kyrgyzstan there are also a high number of women migrants. In 2016, women accounted for about 40% of total Kyrgyz labour migrants to Russia.

Some are divorced or married women and some are very young girls who begin to earn money just after graduating from high school. Women migrating to Russia are usually employed in the service sector

Because of these trends, traditional notions of femininity and masculinity are now often in conflict. Despite the fact that these women are sometimes the main source of income in their families, they have to face misogynistic behaviour – and violence.

Identify the most suitable title for the passage.

  1. AOption (a)

    Power of Education in Kyrgyzstan 

  2. BOption (b)

    Independence of the Kyrgyz Women

  3. COption (c)

    Gift of Russian Service

  4. DOption (d)

    Pangs of the Migrant Kyrgyz Women 

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Answer: (a)A.

Power of Education in Kyrgyzstan 

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Question 822

SSC Selection Post 2024• English Language• English Language

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow

Dilya-eje, a secondary school teacher in the border village of Samarkandek, Kyrgyzstan, often visits the houses of her neighbourhood to record the children who should attend school the next year. She always indicates the status of their parents in her notebook. More than half of the parents are labelled as migrants. 

When men migrate, women take on the usual male roles: today most agricultural labour in the villages is done by women. But in Kyrgyzstan there are also a high number of women migrants. In 2016, women accounted for about 40% of total Kyrgyz labour migrants to Russia.

Some are divorced or married women and some are very young girls who begin to earn money just after graduating from high school. Women migrating to Russia are usually employed in the service sector

Because of these trends, traditional notions of femininity and masculinity are now often in conflict. Despite the fact that these women are sometimes the main source of income in their families, they have to face misogynistic behaviour – and violence.

What does Dilya-eje realise about the status of the parents of the school children to be admitted?

  1. AOption (a)

    Half of them are uneducated

  2. BOption (b)

    Half of them are migrants

  3. COption (c)

    Many of them are very poor

  4. DOption (d)

    Many of them are illiterate

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Answer: (a)A.

Half of them are uneducated

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Question 823

SSC Selection Post 2024• English Language• English Language

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow

Dilya-eje, a secondary school teacher in the border village of Samarkandek, Kyrgyzstan, often visits the houses of her neighbourhood to record the children who should attend school the next year. She always indicates the status of their parents in her notebook. More than half of the parents are labelled as migrants. 

When men migrate, women take on the usual male roles: today most agricultural labour in the villages is done by women. But in Kyrgyzstan there are also a high number of women migrants. In 2016, women accounted for about 40% of total Kyrgyz labour migrants to Russia.

Some are divorced or married women and some are very young girls who begin to earn money just after graduating from high school. Women migrating to Russia are usually employed in the service sector

Because of these trends, traditional notions of femininity and masculinity are now often in conflict. Despite the fact that these women are sometimes the main source of income in their families, they have to face misogynistic behaviour – and violence.

Select the most suitable word from the passage which means ‘contempt against women’.

  1. AOption (a)

    Misogynistic

  2. BOption (b)

    Migrant

  3. COption (c)

    Masculinity

  4. DOption (d)

    Accounted 

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Answer: (a)A.

Misogynistic

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Question 824

SSC Selection Post 2024• English Language• English Language

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow

Dilya-eje, a secondary school teacher in the border village of Samarkandek, Kyrgyzstan, often visits the houses of her neighbourhood to record the children who should attend school the next year. She always indicates the status of their parents in her notebook. More than half of the parents are labelled as migrants. 

When men migrate, women take on the usual male roles: today most agricultural labour in the villages is done by women. But in Kyrgyzstan there are also a high number of women migrants. In 2016, women accounted for about 40% of total Kyrgyz labour migrants to Russia.

Some are divorced or married women and some are very young girls who begin to earn money just after graduating from high school. Women migrating to Russia are usually employed in the service sector

Because of these trends, traditional notions of femininity and masculinity are now often in conflict. Despite the fact that these women are sometimes the main source of income in their families, they have to face misogynistic behaviour – and violence.

What does the passage actually mean when it says that the women do agricultural labour?

  1. AOption (a)

    They rewrite history.

  2. BOption (b)

    They assume the male roles. 

  3. COption (c)

    They create alternative culture. 

  4. DOption (d)

    They accept the harsh realities. 

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Answer: (a)A.

They rewrite history.

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Question 825

SSC Selection Post 2024• English Language• English Language

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow

Dilya-eje, a secondary school teacher in the border village of Samarkandek, Kyrgyzstan, often visits the houses of her neighbourhood to record the children who should attend school the next year. She always indicates the status of their parents in her notebook. More than half of the parents are labelled as migrants. 

When men migrate, women take on the usual male roles: today most agricultural labour in the villages is done by women. But in Kyrgyzstan there are also a high number of women migrants. In 2016, women accounted for about 40% of total Kyrgyz labour migrants to Russia.

Some are divorced or married women and some are very young girls who begin to earn money just after graduating from high school. Women migrating to Russia are usually employed in the service sector

Because of these trends, traditional notions of femininity and masculinity are now often in conflict. Despite the fact that these women are sometimes the main source of income in their families, they have to face misogynistic behaviour – and violence.

What is the tone of the speaker?

  1. AOption (a)

    Incendiary

  2. BOption (b)

    Exaggerating 

  3. COption (c)

    Sarcastic

  4. DOption (d)

    Humorous

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Answer: (a)A.

Incendiary

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SSC Selection Post 2024 (Matriculation Level) Official Paper (Held On: 21 Jun, 2024 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)·English Language
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Question 826

SSC Selection Post 2024• English Language• English Language

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Frisky

  1. AOption (a)

    Memorable

  2. BOption (b)

    Loose

  3. COption (c)

    Transient

  4. DOption (d)

    Playful

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Answer: (a)A.

Memorable

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Question 827

SSC Selection Post 2024• English Language• English Language

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Troublesome

  1. AOption (a)

    Soulful

  2. BOption (b)

    Planless

  3. COption (c)

    Obedient

  4. DOption (d)

    Curious

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Answer: (a)A.

Soulful

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Question 828

SSC Selection Post 2024• English Language• English Language

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Renewable energy is energy that is environment-friendly because it is ______ from renewable resources, that are naturally replenished.

  1. AOption (a)

    construed

  2. BOption (b)

    derived

  3. COption (c)

    deduced

  4. DOption (d)

    found

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Answer: (a)A.

construed

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Question 829

SSC Selection Post 2024• English Language• English Language

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

The reasons or intentions that cause a particular set of beliefs or actions

  1. AOption (a)

    Rationale

  2. BOption (b)

    Practical

  3. COption (c)

    Thinkable

  4. DOption (d)

    Motive

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rationale

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Question 830

SSC Selection Post 2024• English Language• English Language

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Bold

  1. AOption (a)

    Gallant

  2. BOption (b)

    Valiant

  3. COption (c)

    Timid

  4. DOption (d)

    Heroic

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Gallant

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Question 831

SSC Selection Post 2024• English Language• English Language

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. AOption (a)

    Haphaazard

  2. BOption (b)

    Connoisseur

  3. COption (c)

    Diffusion

  4. DOption (d)

    Appropriate

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Haphaazard

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Question 832

SSC Selection Post 2024• English Language• English Language

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

All Greek to me

  1. AOption (a)

    Something that is not understandable

  2. BOption (b)

    Something that is ancient and classic

  3. COption (c)

    Something that is harmful to all

  4. DOption (d)

    Something that is fancy and classy

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Something that is not understandable

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Question 833

SSC Selection Post 2024• English Language• English Language

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

To move into or through something

  1. AOption (a)

    Perpetuate

  2. BOption (b)

    Penetrate

  3. COption (c)

    Transparent

  4. DOption (d)

    Cross

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Perpetuate

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Question 834

SSC Selection Post 2024• English Language• English Language

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Felicity

  1. AOption (a)

    Fellow being

  2. BOption (b)

    Anguish

  3. COption (c)

    Happiness

  4. DOption (d)

    Function

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Answer: (a)A.

Fellow being

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Question 835

SSC Selection Post 2024• English Language• English Language

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. AOption (a)

    Impertinent

  2. BOption (b)

    Unreasonable

  3. COption (c)

    Despondent

  4. DOption (d)

    Complimentery

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Answer: (a)A.

Impertinent

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Question 836

SSC Selection Post 2024• English Language• English Language

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Seclusion

  1. AOption (a)

    Readiness

  2. BOption (b)

    Solitude

  3. COption (c)

    Tactics

  4. DOption (d)

    Involvement

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Readiness

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Question 837

SSC Selection Post 2024• English Language• English Language

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 internet has (1) __________ reshaped the way information is accessed and shared. With a vast array of websites and social media platforms, individuals can (2) __________ connect with others globally. However, this digital age also brings (3) __________ challenges. The spread of misinformation has become a (4) __________ issue, as false content can quickly gain traction. It is essential for users to (5) __________ assess the credibility of sources before believing and sharing information. In this era of rapid data dissemination, cultivating media literacy is of utmost importance.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

  1. AOption (a)

    discreetly

  2. BOption (b)

    occasionally 

  3. COption (c)

    significantly

  4. DOption (d)

    gradually

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

discreetly

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Question 838

SSC Selection Post 2024• English Language• English Language

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 internet has (1) __________ reshaped the way information is accessed and shared. With a vast array of websites and social media platforms, individuals can (2) __________ connect with others globally. However, this digital age also brings (3) __________ challenges. The spread of misinformation has become a (4) __________ issue, as false content can quickly gain traction. It is essential for users to (5) __________ assess the credibility of sources before believing and sharing information. In this era of rapid data dissemination, cultivating media literacy is of utmost importance.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

  1. AOption (a)

    hesitantly

  2. BOption (b)

    periodically

  3. COption (c)

    scarcely

  4. DOption (d)

    seamlessly

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

hesitantly

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 839

SSC Selection Post 2024• English Language• English Language

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 internet has (1) __________ reshaped the way information is accessed and shared. With a vast array of websites and social media platforms, individuals can (2) __________ connect with others globally. However, this digital age also brings (3) __________ challenges. The spread of misinformation has become a (4) __________ issue, as false content can quickly gain traction. It is essential for users to (5) __________ assess the credibility of sources before believing and sharing information. In this era of rapid data dissemination, cultivating media literacy is of utmost importance.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

  1. AOption (a)

    numerous

  2. BOption (b)

    abstract

  3. COption (c)

    irrelevant

  4. DOption (d)

    intriguing

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

numerous

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Question 840

SSC Selection Post 2024• English Language• English Language

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 internet has (1) __________ reshaped the way information is accessed and shared. With a vast array of websites and social media platforms, individuals can (2) __________ connect with others globally. However, this digital age also brings (3) __________ challenges. The spread of misinformation has become a (4) __________ issue, as false content can quickly gain traction. It is essential for users to (5) __________ assess the credibility of sources before believing and sharing information. In this era of rapid data dissemination, cultivating media literacy is of utmost importance.

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

  1. AOption (a)

    pressing

  2. BOption (b)

    soothing

  3. COption (c)

    negligible

  4. DOption (d)

    dormant

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

pressing

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