SSC CGL Preparation – Day 3 – Page 6

Q1. Choose the synonym of the word “Benevolent”:

(a) Cruel
(b) Generous
(c) Greedy
(d) Hostile

✅ Answer: (b) Generous
Explanation: “Benevolent” means kind or charitable.

Q2. Choose the antonym of the word “Tranquil”:

(a) Peaceful
(b) Violent
(c) Calm
(d) Serene

✅ Answer: (b) Violent
Explanation: “Tranquil” means peaceful; its opposite is “violent” or “chaotic”.

Q3. Choose the synonym of “Impartial”:

(a) Biased
(b) Neutral
(c) Emotional
(d) Angry

✅ Answer: (b) Neutral
Explanation: “Impartial” means fair and not taking sides.

Q4. Choose the antonym of “Diligent”:

(a) Careful
(b) Lazy
(c) Hard-working
(d) Attentive

✅ Answer: (b) Lazy
Explanation: “Diligent” = hard-working; opposite = lazy.

Q5. Choose the synonym of “Obsolete”:

(a) Modern
(b) Useless
(c) Outdated
(d) Common

✅ Answer: (c) Outdated
Explanation: “Obsolete” = no longer in use.

Q6. Choose the antonym of “Plausible”:

(a) Unbelievable
(b) Logical
(c) Probable
(d) Convincing

✅ Answer: (a) Unbelievable
Explanation: “Plausible” = seemingly reasonable; antonym = not believable.

Q7. Choose the synonym of “Feeble”:

(a) Weak
(b) Strong
(c) Brave
(d) Loud

✅ Answer: (a) Weak
Explanation: “Feeble” means lacking strength.

Q8. Choose the antonym of “Artificial”:

(a) Fake
(b) Natural
(c) Imitation
(d) Plastic

✅ Answer: (b) Natural
Explanation: “Artificial” ↔ “Natural”

Q9. Choose the synonym of “Conceal”:

(a) Show
(b) Reveal
(c) Hide
(d) Open

✅ Answer: (c) Hide
Explanation: “Conceal” means to hide.

Q10. Choose the antonym of “Hostile”:

(a) Friendly
(b) Angry
(c) Rude
(d) Jealous

✅ Answer: (a) Friendly
Explanation: “Hostile” = unfriendly; antonym = friendly.

SSC CGL Preparation – Day 3