GSSC Goa Technical Assistant (Civil) Question Paper 2025

Organisation : Goa Staff Selection Commission (GSSC)
Exam : Technical Assistant (Civil)
Document Type : Question Paper
Year : 2025
Website : https://gssc.goa.gov.in/?page_id=1383

GSSC Technical Assistant (Civil) Question Paper

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GSSC Technical Assistant (Civil) Questions

1. Spot the error in the underlined parts of the sentence, if any. Many of the dozens (1)of miniature portraits of Akbar by (2) the artist Basawan were painted (3) on the backs of a playing card (4).
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
e) None of the above

2. Spot the error in the underlined parts of the sentenece, if any: Even though (1) he had some doubts (2) about democracy, Thomas Jefferson did have (3)faith with (4) representative government.
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
e) None of the above

3. Choose the correct option from those given below.
a) Thinking that she had not done well, in the exams she avoided her friends.
b) Thinking, that she had not done well in the exams she avoided her friends.
c) Thinking that she had not done well in the exams she avoided her friends.
d) Thinking that she had not done well in the exams, she avoided her friends.
e) None of the above

4. Given below are four parts of a sentence. Rearrange the parts to form a meaningful sentence.
P) for future generations Q) must work together R) to protect the environment S) governments and organisations.
a) PQSR
b) QRSP
c) SQRP
d) SQPR
e) None of the above

5. Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error:
The book along with the illustrations were left on the table.
a) The book
b) along with the illustrations
c) were left
d) on the table
e) None of the above

6. His prudent investments helped him weather the financial crisis. Identify the antonym of ‘prudent’.
a) wise
b) reckless
c) judgemental
d) thoughtful
e) None of the above

7. Read the following: “Speech can be a great gift but it can also be a consistent curse. If it is used carelessly, one’s attitude can be completely misunderstood .” Select the option that matches with the writer’s view.
a) Being able to speak is a blessing
b) Being able to speak is never a curse
c) A speaker may be misunderstood
d) Speech is uttering a curse at regular intervals
e) None of the above

8. Replace the underlined words in the sentence below with the correct option from those given below. Although the weather was perfect, she was not in the mood to go cycling.
a) Despite the weather being perfect
b) On account of the weather being perfect
c) In the light of the weather being perfect
d) Since the weather was perfect
e) None of the above

9. Identify the meaning of the phrase in italics from the sentence :
Under the circumstances, such pejorative comments should have been avoided
a) Soothing
b) Disparaging
c) Appreciative
d) Sporting
e) None of the above

10. He’s always ready to help at the drop of a hat. What does ‘at the drop of a hat’ mean?
a) immediately
b) when he is called
c) hesitantly
d) when something breaks
e) None of the above

11. Fill in the blank with the most suitable option:
Despite her __________behaviour in the face of danger, she helped others remain calm.
a) cowardly
b) fearless
c) bold
d) brave
e) None of the above

12. dentify the part of the sentence that contains an error:
He is the most smartest person in the room.
a) He is
b) the most smartest
c) person
d) in the room
e) None of the above

13. Fill in the blank with the correct option:
His _______________actions were clearly in contrast with his usual kind demeanour.
a) generous
b) benevolent
c) malicious
d) caring
e) None of the above

14. After months of isolation during Covid, we finally saw a light at the end of the tunnel. What does the idiom ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ mean?
a) A difficult situation becoming easier
b) An upcoming celebration
c) A sign of danger
d) A fantastic time
e) None of the above

15. Arrange the following words in a logical sequence.
1. Country, 2. State, 3. District, 4.Village, 5.Continent
a) 1,2,3,4,5
b) 3,5,2,1,4
c) 4,3,2,1,5
d) 4,2,1,3,5
e) None of the above

16. Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error:
Neither of the girls is absent.
a) Neither
b) of the girls
c) is
d) absent
e) None of the above

17. Despite their initial hostility, the countries managed to build a good relationship.
Pick the antonym for ‘hostility’.
a) friendliness
b) aggression
c) harshness
d) loving
e) None of the above

18. Xenophobia means
a) Fear of foreigners
b) Fear of trains
c) Fear of sea
d) Fear of dark
e) None of the above

19. His actions were deemed reckless by the committee, leading to serious consequences. Select the antonym of ‘reckless’.
a) carefree
b) bold
c) thoughtful
d) cautious
e) None of the above

20. Read the following: “ The media should take a balanced view about issues that are usually responsible for dividing the audience. Such a balance is needed so that people can form a healthy public opinion .” Select the option that matches with the writer’s view.
a) The media always projects a balanced view
b) People are unhealthy because of the media
c) The media is not responsible for dividing people’s opinion
d) The media can influence healthy balanced views
e) None of the above

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