SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 45

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Chess.

Zugzwang is a German term used in Chess to describe a situation where a player is put at a disadvantage because they are forced to make a move. In Chess, you cannot "pass" your turn; you must move. In a zugzwang position, every legal move available to the player will significantly worsen their position or lead directly to a loss. It most commonly occurs in the endgame, where limited pieces make it harder to avoid weakening one's own defense.