Cloze Test
Direction (Question 1- 5): 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.
Job performance is ______ by a number of factors. Motivation alone does not lead to increased performance. Ability and technology moderates the relationship between motivation and performance. The higher the levels of ability and motivation the ______ the level of performance will be. However, increasing motivation beyond an ______ level tends to ______ a dysfunctional result because it is ______ by an increased level of anxiety.
1. Job performance is ______ by a number of factors. Motivation alone.
a. Affected
b. Effected
c. Influenced
d. Measured
Ans.:- (a.)
2. The higher the levels of ability and motivation the ______ the level of performance will be.
a. Higher
b. Smaller
c. Larger
d. Lower
Ans.:- (a.)
3. However, increasing motivation beyond an ______ level.
a. Increased
b. Certain
c. Desired
d. Optimal
Ans.:- (d.)
4. tends to ______ a dysfunctional result.
a. Introduce
b. Induce
c. Deduce
d. Produce
Ans.:- (d.)
5. Because it is ______ by an increased level of anxiety.
a. Accompanied
b. Affiliated
c. Amalgamated
d. Abandoned
Ans.:- (a.)
Direction: In the following question (6-8), find the synonym of the given word?
6. Hound
a. Migrate
b. Beagle
c. Critic
d. Variable
Ans.:- (b.)
7. Barrier
a. Comfort
b. Justify
c. Prescribe
d. Embargo
Ans.: (d.)
8. Find out the word opposite in meaning of the given word?
Blindness
a. Confront
b. Contour
c. Vista
d. Outlook
Ans.: (c.)
Direction (Question 9- 13): 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.
The _____ of energy in India are met from both commercial and non-commercial sources. The most _____ sources of energy today are coal and natural gas, hydro-electricity and nuclear power. On the other hand, firewood, cow-dung cakes and vegetable waste, etc. _____ non-commercial forms of energy. While non-commercial forms of energy _____ demand, coal is the _____ source of commercial energy in India.
9. The _____ of energy in India are met from both commercial.
a. Availability
b. Sources
c. Lessen
d. Requirements
Ans.:- (d.)
10.The most _____ sources of energy today are coal and natural gas.
a. Important
b. Extensive
c. Vital
d. Insignificant
Ans.:- (a.)
11. On the other hand, firewood, cow-dung cakes and vegetable waste etc. _____ non-commercial forms of energy.
a. Combines
b. Mixes
c. Collaborates
d. Constitutes
Ans.:- (d.)
12. While non-commercial forms of energy _____ demand,
a. Rests
b. Meet
c. Need
d. Shed
Ans.:- (b.)
13. Coal is the _____ source of commercial energy in India.
a. Hardest
b. Smallest
c. Heaviest
d. Largest
Ans.:- (d.)
Spelling Test
Direction (Question 14-16): Four words are given, out of which only one word is spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word.
14.
a. Ajournment
b. Ajornment
c. Adjournment
d. Adjourmant
Ans.:- (c.)
15.
a. Conniosseur
b. Connoisseur
c. Connossieur
d. Connosseiur
Ans.:- (b.)
16.
a. Inkulcate
b. Debilitate
c. Impecable
d. Harrass
Ans.:- (b.)
Idioms and Phrases
Direction (Question 17-21): In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
17. A wild goose chase
a. Timely search
b. Wrong decision
c. Useless search
d. Fruitful search
Ans.:- (c.)
18. A moot point
a. Unclear
b. Unknown
c. Agreeable
d. Disputed
Ans.:- (d.)
19. Cat-nap
a. Fitful sleep
b. Long sleep
c. Short sleep
d. Rest
Ans.:- (c.)
20.To pull a long face
a. Looked sad
b. Looked calm
c. Looked surprised
d. Looked happily
Ans.:- (a.)
21. Fit her like a glove.
a. Too large
b. Too shabby
c. Too tight
d. Perfectly
Ans.:- (d.)
SSC CGL Syllabus 2022
The mode of all stages of SSC CGL Exam is as follows-
Tier |
Type |
Mode |
Tier–I |
Objective Multiple Choice |
Computer Based (online) |
Tier- II |
Objective Multiple Choice |
Computer Based (online) |
Tier–III |
Descriptive Paper in English/Hindi |
Pen and Paper Mode (Letter/Application Writing, Essay Writing) |
Tier–IV |
Skill Test/Computer Proficiency Test |
Wherever Applicable (Speed Typing Test) |
SSC CGL Tier-I Exam Pattern
| SNo. | Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Time Allotted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 | A cumulative time of 60 minutes (1 hour) |
| 2 | General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | |
| 4 | English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 | ||
SSC CGL Tier-II Exam Pattern
| S No. | Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Time Allotted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quantitative Ability | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
| 2 | English Language and Comprehension | 200 | 200 | 2 hours |
| 3 | Statistics | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
| 4 | General Studies (Finance and Economics) | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
| Total | 500 | 600 | 8 hours | |
SSC CGL Tier-III Exam Pattern
| Subject | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Descriptive Paper in English/Hindi (Writing of Essay, Precis, Letter, Application etc.) | 100 marks | 1 hour or 60 minutes |