SSC CGL 2025 PYQs

Question 1

Select the correct option: Neither the editor nor the writers ___ ready to approve the revision.

Accepted Answer

When 'neither...nor' connects two subjects, the verb agrees with the subject closest to it. Here, 'writers' is plural, so the plural verb 'were' is correct.

Question 2

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: Bury the hatchet

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'Bury the hatchet' means to end a conflict or disagreement and make peace. It implies letting go of past grievances.

Question 3

Select the correct meaning of the idiom “Lose one’s temper.”

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'lose one's temper' means to suddenly become angry. It describes a quick, uncontrolled outburst of anger.

Question 4

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: Lachrymose

Accepted Answer

Lachrymose means tearful or given to weeping. Therefore, its most appropriate antonym is 'cheerful', meaning noticeably happy and optimistic.

Question 5

Change into passive: Will the committee implement the updated guidelines immediately?

Accepted Answer

To change an interrogative sentence in future simple active voice to passive, use 'Will + object + be + past participle + by + subject'. Option 1 correctly follows this structure.

Question 6

Select the most appropriate antonym of the word: Extirpate

Accepted Answer

Extirpate means to destroy completely or remove. Its antonym would be to create or set up. 'Establish' means to set up or found, making it the correct opposite.

Question 7

Pick the antonym of the word PRAISE.

Accepted Answer

The word 'Praise' means to express approval or admiration. Its direct opposite, or antonym, is 'Blame', which means to assign responsibility for a fault.

Question 8

Identify the misspelt word

Accepted Answer

The correct spelling of 'Consciencious' is 'Conscientious'. It means wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.

Question 9

Find the part containing an error:Neither the forecast of revenue nor the estimate of deficit levels (1)/ appear to reflect the liquidity issues (2)/ that small traders encounter (3)/ during economic contractions. (4)

Accepted Answer

When 'neither...nor' connects two subjects, the verb agrees with the subject closer to it. Here, 'estimate' is singular, so the verb should be 'appears'.

Question 10

Identify the word that is spelled incorrectly

Accepted Answer

The correct spelling of 'Embarrasment' is 'Embarrassment' with a double 'r' and a double 's'. The other words are spelled correctly.

Question 11

Choose the correctly spelled word for the medical term meaning ‘loss of memory’.

Accepted Answer

The correct spelling for the medical term meaning 'loss of memory' is 'Amnesia'. It is a commonly used word in medical contexts.

Question 12

Spot the correct spelling of an electron-transport protein.

Accepted Answer

The correct spelling for the electron-transport protein is 'Cytochrome'. This is a standard biological term.

Question 13

Rearrange to form a coherent paragraph:1. Research is a core driver of scientific and academic development.2. It involves systematic inquiry to discover or verify facts.3. It may be theoretical for expanding concepts or applied for solving issues.4. Results are documented and peer-reviewed to ensure reliability.Which is the correct order?

Accepted Answer

Sentence 1 introduces research. Sentence 2 defines it. Sentence 3 elaborates on its types. Sentence 4 describes the final step, making 1-2-3-4 the logical flow.

Question 14

Choose the correctly spelled term referring to early film base compound

Accepted Answer

The correct spelling for the chemical compound used as an early film base is 'Nitrocellulose'. It follows standard English spelling rules for chemical nomenclature.

Question 15

Choose the correct one-word substitute for a temporary break or gap in continuity.

Accepted Answer

Hiatus specifically refers to a temporary break or gap in continuity, often in a series or sequence. The other options are more general terms for a break.

Question 16

Choose the correct one-word substitute for: ‘A state of temporary disuse or suspension.’

Accepted Answer

The term 'abeyance' precisely means a state of temporary disuse or suspension. The other options do not fully capture this specific meaning.

Question 17

Why was early vaccine supply uneven across India?

Accepted Answer

The uneven supply was primarily due to logistical challenges and centralized control favoring urban areas. This made distribution to remote regions difficult initially.

Question 18

Choose the correct one-word substitute: A person who eats excessively or greedily

Accepted Answer

A 'glutton' is defined as someone who eats excessively or greedily. The other options describe people with refined tastes or luxurious lifestyles.

Question 19

Select the appropriate option to complete the sentence:So delicate ___ the negotiations that a single leak could have ruined them.

Accepted Answer

The sentence uses inversion for emphasis. 'Negotiations' is a plural subject, and the verb 'could have ruined' indicates past tense, so the past plural verb 'were' is correct.

Question 20

The analyst found the correlation to be ____ insignificant to alter conclusions.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'too...to' is used to express a degree that is excessive for a particular action. Here, the insignificance is excessive to alter conclusions.