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Day 15: SSC CGL Tier II English

5 questions (12 parts). Try each one first, then open its answer.

  1. Question 1 (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: "Bank failures raise serious concerns about supervisory oversight." The case studies of Credit Suisse and Silicon Valley Bank highlight the deficiencies in supervisory supervision. In many instances, supervisors are hesitant to come into conflict with bank management when weaknesses are identified, preferring to do nothing rather than take corrective action at a point in time when key issues are building into a problem. Regulators must adopt an attitude change in which they place more emphasis on the results rather than the details. Overemphasis on trivial matters might lead regulators to overlook more fundamental issues, such as whether financial institutions have adequate capital in case of a shock. Regulating requirements must be simplified. Complex regulation requirements in relation to capital may overlook systemic risk in their approaches when stress tests result in activities gravitating towards less heavily regulated institutions in the non-bank sector. Improved supervisory and bank communications would promote better supervision as a tool for managing risk. Recommendations include being up front about supervisory goals, openness to change within the bank organization, and increased transparency in supervisory contracts as a way of promoting swift problem resolution. These would aid shareholders as well as the overall economy. In conclusion, rather than pursuing a micro-management strategy, a move towards a clearly defined regulation that supports positive incentives is what is needed to ensure that banks behave within frameworks that promote financial stability.
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    Which of the following is most true in regard to stating the structure of logic found in the author’s conclusion?

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    The use of "stress tests" by the author is an example of illustrating which of the following consequences?

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    Why are supervisors often slow to act when banks have problems?

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    What would "positive incentives" do for the banking system?

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    The tone with which the author approaches the current situation of "complex regulation" is best described as:

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  2. Question 2

    Sentence Rearrangement. Asked once: 18 Jan 2026 Tier II

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    Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order. A. Faced with the high cost and scarcity of Indian indigo; European manufacturers were forced to rely on the woad plant for their dyeing needs. B. However, cloth dyers still preferred indigo, as it produced a significantly richer and more vibrant blue than woad ever could. C. Since woad thrived in temperate climates, it was readily available and easily cultivated throughout Europe. D. Indian indigo was prohibitively expensive, and only meager quantities ever reached European markets.

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  3. Question 3

    Spotting Errors. Asked once: 18 Jan 2026 Tier II

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    Select the most appropriate option to substitute the highlighted segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No improvement'. Come quickly if you will catch the train.

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  4. Question 4

    Vocabulary. Asked once: 18 Jan 2026 Tier II

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    Select the wrongly spelt word out of the four alternatives.

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  5. Question 5 (case study, 4 parts)

    Cloze Test. Asked once: 18 Jan 2025 Tier II

    Comprehension: Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow. The French Revolution is a revolutionary movement that occurred in France between 1787 and 1799 and reached to its (1)______ in 1789. This revolution had many causes but the most important of all was (2)______ of bourgeoisie, who were merchants, manufacturers and professionals. The peasants, many of them landowners, wanted to get rid of the practices of absolute monarchy and feudalism. Another factor was an increase in population due to decreased mortality rates. It was followed by economic predicament and minor revolts were common. This led to a clarion call for social reforms. Intellectuals like Rene Descartes wrote about new things about political, social and economic matters. A fundamental political and societal change was to occur. The French Revolution played a critical role in shaping modern nations by showing the world the power inherent in the will of the people.
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    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

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    What is the meaning of the phrase ‘a clarion call’ in the passage?

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    96
    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

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    Select the most appropriate synonym of the word ‘Inherent’.

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