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Day 143: SSC CGL English

5 questions (13 parts). Try each one first, then open its answer.

  1. Question 1

    Fill in the Blanks. Asked once: 12 Sep 2025 S3

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    Select the correct option: The reforms, while ostensibly motivated by economic exigencies, were in effect a veiled attempt to ___ dissent under the guise of austerity.

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  2. Question 2 (case study, 5 parts)

    Grammar. Asked once: 24 Sep 2025 S1

    Read the passage and answer the questions: In contemporary professional environments, workplace stress has emerged as a pervasive and insidious phenomenon, often undermining both organizational efficiency and employee well-being. Far from being a mere by product of demanding schedules, chronic occupational stress is frequently rooted in deeper systemic issues such as unrealistic expectations, inadequate support structures, and a pervasive culture of constant connectivity. The relentless pursuit of productivity, amplified by technological advancements that blur the boundaries between personal and professional spheres, has exacerbated employees' sense of perpetual obligation. Left unchecked, prolonged exposure to high-stress environments can precipitate a range of deleterious outcomes, including burnout, diminished cognitive functioning, and even serious physical health conditions like hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Organizations that fail to recognize and address the underlying causes of stress not only risk elevated turnover rates but also compromise innovation, morale, and overall competitiveness. Counteracting workplace stress demands a multi-faceted approach that transcends superficial interventions such as temporary wellness programs or occasional mindfulness workshops. Instead, it requires a fundamental re-evaluation of work design, leadership styles, and organizational priorities. Encouraging open dialogue about mental health, instituting flexible work arrangements, and fostering a culture that genuinely values work-life balance are pivotal steps toward cultivating a more sustainable and humane professional landscape.
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    Which of the following is the correct tense used in the sentence: "Left unchecked, prolonged exposure to high-stress environments can precipitate a range of deleterious outcomes..."?

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    Identify the grammatical function of the phrase "Far from being a mere by product of demanding schedules" in the first paragraph.

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    What is the meaning of the word "insidious" as used in the passage?

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    The word "deleterious" most nearly means:

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    According to the passage, what is a key failure of organizations when addressing workplace stress?

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  3. Question 3

    Idioms and Phrases. Asked once: 24 Sep 2025 S2

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    Choose the correct meaning of idiom: The writing on the wall

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  4. Question 4 (case study, 5 parts)

    Reading Comprehension. Asked once: 17 Sep 2025 S3

    Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage : Language has rarely been a neutral vehicle of communication; in colonial India, it functioned as an instrument of control, ideology, and identity. The British administration, while ostensibly engaged in civilizing and educating the colonized, meticulously manipulated linguistic hierarchies to entrench authority. English, elevated to the status of official and judicial language, was not merely a tool of governance—it became a symbol of intellectual legitimacy and social mobility. Indigenous languages, by contrast, were systematically subordinated, fragmented, and recast as vernaculars—a term that subtly suggested parochialism and inferiority. The imposition of English education through Macaulay’s Minute of 1835 was more than a curricular reform; it was a calculated cultural intervention. The production of a class of Indians who were, in Macaulay’s words, “Indian in blood and color, but English in taste,” exemplified a form of linguistic hegemony designed to internalize colonial values. English became the medium through which the colonized were taught to perceive themselves and their traditions through the lens of imperial rationality, often resulting in alienation from indigenous epistemologies. Simultaneously, the colonial state’s treatment of regional languages was riddled with contradictions. While British administrators encouraged the codification of Indian languages, such efforts often stripped them of their oral fluidity and cultural nuance. Sanskrit and Persian, once associated with prestige, were gradually marginalized, while languages like Hindi and Urdu became arenas of communal and political contestation—each championed by different religious and regional groups, further entrenching societal divisions. This reshaping of linguistic order served dual purposes: facilitating administrative efficiency and diffusing dissent. A populace divided along linguistic and communal lines was easier to govern. Moreover, fluency in English became a gatekeeping mechanism for bureaucratic inclusion and economic opportunity, thereby embedding inequality into the fabric of colonial modernity. In essence, language under colonial rule was not just about grammar or vocabulary—it was about access, allegiance, and authority. Understanding this interplay offers a lens into how colonial power was sustained not only through coercion but also through cultural engineering. In post-colonial India, the legacies of this linguistic stratification continue to reverberate in educational policy, social mobility, and debates over language and identity.
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    What was the primary role of English in colonial India according to the passage?

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    What is implied by calling native languages "vernaculars"?

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    According to the passage, why was Macaulay’s Minute significant?

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    What contradiction does the passage point out in British treatment of Indian languages?

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    What lasting impact of colonial language policy does the passage highlight?

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  5. Question 5

    Sentence Rearrangement. Asked once: 21 Sep 2025 S1

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    Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. The most critical component is the central processing unit (CPU), which acts as the "brain" of the machine. 2. The architecture of a modern computer is a complex arrangement of various hardware and software components. 3. This complex interplay of components allows the computer to execute a wide range of tasks, from simple calculations to complex simulations. 4. The CPU works in tandem with memory, storage devices, and input/output peripherals to process data.

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