SSC CGL & MTS Quiz : English Language | 05-06-2021

Dear Readers,

As SSC CGL & MTS notification is out and candidates have started their preparation for this exam. Mahendras also has started special quizzes for this examination. This series of quizzes are based on the latest pattern of the SSC CGL & MTS examination. Regular practice of the questions included in the quizzes will boost up your preparations and it will be very helpful in scoring good marks in the examination.

1-5. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.

The culture of a society means its ideas, customs and art. The culture of a country is its customs, religions, music and dance. The food habits of the people, the festivals they celebrate, their art and handicrafts are all part of their culture. India is a large country. A unique feature of our country is that all the major religions of the world are practised here like Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Shikhism, Jainism and Zoroastrianism. There are also many languages and dialects spoken in different parts of the country. There are also great varieties in costume, food-habits, and social customs. India, being a secular country, provides his citizens the freedom to follow any religion. But we notice many common beliefs and customs among all the religions. On the occasion of festivals we pray, feast, go to the fairs, sing, and dance and wear colourful dresses. We have some festivals which are religious, and there are some festivals which are associated with seasons. Apart from these, we have National festivals such as Independence Day, Republic Day and Gandhi Jayanti.

1.Which of the following according to the author is the culture of a country?

1. Food habits of the people

2. Festivals

A. Both 1 and 2

B. Only 1

C. Only 2

D. None of these

2.Which of the following is one of the unique features of India?

A. That people celebrate a lot of festivals

B. That the country has immense potential for technological development

C. That many different religions are practiced here

D. Both A and C

3.Which of the following statements is TRUE after reading the passage?

A. Many languages are spoken in India

B. Buddhism is a religion practiced in India

C. The culture of a society means its ideas, customs and art

D. All are TRUE

4.What do we Indian do on festivals?

1. Pray

2. Feast

3. Wear colorful dresses

4. Watch movies

A. 1 and 3

B. 1, 2 and 4

C. Only 4

D. 1, 2 and 3

5.National festivals of India are

A. Independence Day

B. Republic Day

C. Gandhi Jayanti

D. All of the above

6-7. In the following questions some have error and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and mark the answer to the appropriate letter (A),(B) and C). If there is no error, mark your answer as (D).

6.This gadget looks good (A)/ but it is very badly designed (B)/ and doesn't work good.(C)/ no error (D)

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

7. I always had (A)/ a fancy towards (B)/ big luxurious cars.(C)/ no error (D)

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

8.In questions given below, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part at (A), (B) and (C) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (D).

If her second marriage does not work this time she will break completely.

A. will break out

B. will be broke

C. will brake

D. no improvement

9. In the questions given below, choose the word most opposite in meaning to the given word and mark your answer.

LEVITY

A. gravity

B. bounce

C. jocularity

D. bounce

10.Which of the following best expresses the meaning of the given Idioms/phrases?

Whole nine yards

A. long clothing

B. till last minute

C. counting length

D. everything

Answers:-

Q.1 (A)

Q.2 (C)

Q.3 (D)

Q.4 (D)

Q.5 (D)

Q.6 (D)

Q.7 (A)

Q.8 (D)

Q.9 (A)

Q.10 (D)