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Day 166: SSC CGL English

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

  1. Question 1 (case study, 5 parts)

    Reading Comprehension. Asked once: 12 Sep 2025 S3

    Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage : Group thinking, often referred to as groupthink, is a psychological phenomenon wherein the desire for unanimity within a group overrides the motivation to appraise alternative viewpoints critically. It frequently leads to flawed decision-making because dissent is either internally suppressed or socially penalized. Social conformity, its close ally, describes the act of aligning one's beliefs or behaviours with those of a majority, often subconsciously, in pursuit of acceptance or avoidance of conflict. In tightly knit groups—such as corporate boards, political committees, or academic panels—individual members may refrain from expressing contrarian ideas, fearing ostracization or reputational risk. Over time, this collective homogeneity breeds intellectual stagnation, reducing innovation and enhancing vulnerability to strategic errors. The infamous Bay of Pigs invasion and the Challenger space shuttle disaster are frequently cited as textbook examples of decisions marred by groupthink. Psychologically, the roots of group conformity lie in our evolutionary inclination toward tribal belonging, where deviation was historically associated with survival risk. In modern society, the same instinct manifests through peer pressure, organizational culture, and digital echo chambers. Algorithms reinforce conformity by curating information bubbles that validate existing biases while filtering out divergent thought. However, the remedy to such cognitive myopia lies in institutionalizing dissent. Constructive disagreement, when encouraged within teams or communities, acts as an intellectual safeguard against tunnel vision. Promoting a culture where counterarguments are respected rather than reprimanded can lead to more robust, balanced, and resilient decision-making. In an age dominated by viral trends, polarized discourse, and performative alignment, the courage to question consensus is both rare and essential. True progress emerges not from blind allegiance to majority norms, but from critical inquiry and the audacity to challenge the comfortable.
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    What is the central idea of groupthink as discussed in the passage?

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    According to the passage, what evolutionary trait contributes to social conformity?

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    Which event is cited as a real-world consequence of groupthink?

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    How does digital media reinforce conformity, according to the passage?

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    What is suggested as a solution to groupthink and conformity?

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  2. Question 2

    Sentence Rearrangement. Asked once: 14 Sep 2025 S1

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    Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. This makes them ideal for tasks like image recognition, natural language processing, and medical diagnostics. 2. Machine learning is a subset of artificial intelligence that focuses on the creation of algorithms that can learn from data without explicit programming. 3. The algorithm improves its performance by analyzing vast amounts of input data and identifying underlying patterns. 4. Instead of being given a set of rules, a machine learning model is trained on examples.

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  3. Question 3

    Spotting Errors. Asked once: 17 Sep 2025 S2

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    Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: Rarely if ever have there been a time (1)/ when dissent was met (2)/ with such institutional disregard (3)/ as in the present administration. (4)

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  4. Question 4

    Vocabulary. Asked once: 24 Sep 2025 S3

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    Find the correct spelling for a word that means calm under pressure.

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  5. Question 5 (case study, 5 parts)

    Cloze Test. Asked once: 18 Sep 2024 S2

    In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. This Diwali is more significant because we are going to celebrate it after three years, without the evil shadow of Covid-19 that (1)________ looming over all festivities. The lockdowns and endless bad news of death and (2)________ had turned our country into a zone of gloom. But, this season of Diwali (3)________ all the sorrows of people by lighting the candle of hope in their lives. We can see the lights, the candles, the lanterns, and the busy people coming out of their houses and purchasing toys for their children. Let’s (4)________ those people who have made such a huge contribution to (5)________ good thoughts and saving people's lives.
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    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

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

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

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

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    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

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