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Day 11: SSC CGL Tier II English

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

  1. Question 1 (case study, 5 parts)

    Cloze Test. Asked once: 18 Jan 2026 Tier II

    In the following question, some of the words in the passage have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct word for each blank, out of the four alternatives and fill in the blanks. After falling consistently _________ (1) the U.S. dollar for a major part of the year, the rupee has _________ (2) somewhat over the last few weeks. It has risen by almost 5% from its lowest levels _________ (3) in October. Even with this recent improvement, the rupee is still down about 11% since the start of the year. The rupee's performance has been closely _________ (4) to global crude oil prices. This makes sense, as imported oil accounts for about 80% of India's total demand. The value of the rupee dropped when oil prices climbed earlier this year, a trend that lasted until early October. Since then, as global crude prices have fallen, the rupee has _________ (5) against the dollar.
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    What should come in blank (1) ?

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    What should come in blank (2) ?

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    What should come in blank (3) ?

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    What should come in blank (4) ?

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    What should come in blank (5) ?

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  2. Question 2

    Fill in the Blanks. Asked once: 18 Jan 2026 Tier II

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    Choose the most appropriate option to fill the blank in the given sentence. The tiny deer stood looking at them with ________ eyes.

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  3. Question 3

    Grammar. Asked once: 18 Jan 2026 Tier II

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    Select the correct active form of the given sentence. The massive exterior wall of the old mansion was being painted by the skilled laborers when it suddenly started raining heavily.

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  4. Question 4

    Idioms and Phrases. Asked once: 18 Jan 2026 Tier II

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    In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which gives the meaning of the given idiom or phrase. A stitch in time saves nine

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  5. Question 5 (case study, 5 parts)

    Reading Comprehension. Asked once: 18 Jan 2026 Tier II

    Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions based on the passage: The Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act (VB-GRAM G), 2025, has been replaced by the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). The goal of this modification is to improve Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, which protects the right to life. MGNREGA has improved socioeconomic conditions by facilitating wage payments, providing unemployment benefits, and promoting equal earnings. There has been sustainable development, and research has confirmed the impact of this program to raise earnings, alleviate poverty, and encourage school enrollment. In the past five years, women have comprised 58% of the workforce, significantly contributing to rural development, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Given these factors, it is important to assess both the benefits and current challenges of the system. Despite MGNREGA’s successes, the program has faced implementation challenges, mainly due to inadequate funding, as acknowledged by the Ministry of Finance. Delays in wage payments and fewer work opportunities have resulted from this lack of funds. Recent rules, such as introducing an attendance application that uses photos, have created new problems and made corruption easier. Due to these issues, the VB-GRAM G Act has introduced important changes, including sections 5(1) and 4(5), which give the Union Government greater control over the public works program.
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    What might be the author’s overall purpose for discussing the development from MGNREGA to the VB-GRAM G Act?

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    The author’s tone regarding new rules (e.g., photo-based attendance) is best described as?

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    What can be reasonably inferred about the relationship between women's participation and rural resilience during the pandemic?

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    What does the author’s discussion of lack of funding primarily indicate?

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    What does “sustainable development” mean most nearly in the context of the passage?

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