SSC CGL 2025 PYQs

Question 1

Change the sentence from active to passive:The committee had been debating complex amendments when the bell rang.

Accepted Answer

To change Past Perfect Continuous (had been + V-ing) to passive, use 'had been being + V3'. The second part of the sentence remains unchanged. Thus, option 2 is correct.

Question 2

Choose the sentence containing a homonym of the highlighted word:The historian referred to abaileyin the medieval castle design.

Accepted Answer

The highlighted word 'bailey' refers to an outer wall of a castle. Option 1 uses 'bailey' as a pen for sheep, which is a different meaning but same spelling and pronunciation, making it a homonym.

Question 3

Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: The medieval oriel window extended outward from the hall.

Accepted Answer

A homonym is a word pronounced like another but differing in meaning and often spelling. 'Oriel' (a window) and 'auriel' (a type of signal) are homonyms, making option 3 correct.

Question 4

Select the correct option: Each of the datasets ___ been verified independently.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'Each of' always takes a singular verb, regardless of the plural noun following it. Therefore, 'has' is the correct choice.

Question 5

Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: The knight raised hispauldronbefore mounting.

Accepted Answer

The highlighted word 'pauldron' refers to a piece of armor. Option 3 uses 'pauldron' to refer to a part of a marine creature, which is a homonym, meaning a word spelled and pronounced the same but with a different meaning.

Question 6

Convert the following from Passive to Active Voice:It has been alleged that data was leaked by company employees.

Accepted Answer

The original sentence has two clauses. The main clause 'It has been alleged' remains passive. The subordinate clause 'data was leaked by company employees' is converted to active voice: 'employees leaked the data'.

Question 7

Convert to active: The forms will be verified by the board within an hour.

Accepted Answer

To convert passive voice (will be verified) to active, identify the agent (the board) and make it the subject. The tense (future simple) must remain consistent.

Question 8

Select the correct option: The curator decided ___ exhibiting the fragile manuscript.

Accepted Answer

The verb 'decided' when followed by an action that is being rejected or opposed, correctly takes the preposition 'against'. This indicates a negative decision.

Question 9

Convert to active voice:A letter is written to the editor by the citizen every week.

Accepted Answer

To convert from passive to active voice, identify the 'doer' of the action (the citizen) and make it the subject. The verb 'is written' becomes 'writes' in simple present tense.

Question 10

What does the concept of groupthink emphasize?

Accepted Answer

Groupthink describes situations where groups prioritize harmony and conformity, leading to a suppression of dissenting viewpoints and critical evaluation. Option 2 accurately reflects this definition.

Question 11

According to the passage, which quality is most essential for entrepreneurs?

Accepted Answer

The passage emphasizes that entrepreneurs face numerous challenges and setbacks, requiring them to bounce back and persist. This directly points to resilience as the most essential quality.

Question 12

Rearrange to form a coherent paragraph:1. Peer-to-peer networks are the most common type in decentralized systems.2. Blockchain is essentially a distributed ledger that records transactions securely.3. This structure ensures openness by validating entries through consensus.4. Copies of the ledger are shared across multiple computers.Which is the correct order?

Accepted Answer

Sentence 2 introduces Blockchain. Sentence 4 explains how the ledger is distributed. Sentence 1 then introduces peer-to-peer networks as the common type for such systems. Sentence 3 concludes by explaining the validation process.

Question 13

When did India first secure an Olympic team gold medal?

Accepted Answer

India secured its first Olympic team gold medal in field hockey at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics. This marked a significant achievement for the nation.

Question 14

According to the passage, which trait explains social conformity?

Accepted Answer

The passage explicitly states that the 'instinct for tribal safety' is the underlying reason for social conformity, as humans seek belonging and protection within groups.

Question 15

Why is employment often mentally reassuring, as mentioned in the passage?

Accepted Answer

The passage suggests employment provides mental reassurance due to its inherent structure and the reduced personal risk compared to other ventures, offering stability.

Question 16

Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: The guards stood inpikeformation outside the hall.

Accepted Answer

The highlighted word 'pike' refers to a formation. Option 1 uses 'pike' as a type of fish, which is a homonym, meaning it sounds the same but has a different meaning.

Question 17

What issue affected India’s Olympic results after 1980?

Accepted Answer

The passage explicitly states that 'structural weaknesses in the sports system' were a primary reason for India's declining Olympic performance after 1980. This directly answers the question.

Question 18

Which real-world event is mentioned as an example of groupthink?

Accepted Answer

The passage explicitly mentions the Challenger disaster as a classic example of groupthink, where dissenting opinions were suppressed, leading to a catastrophic decision.

Question 19

How does the passage describe society’s outlook on entrepreneurship?

Accepted Answer

The passage implies society often overlooks or dismisses entrepreneurs until they achieve significant success. Only then does appreciation and support emerge, indicating conditional acceptance.

Question 20

Select the most appropriate antonym of the wordCacophony.

Accepted Answer

Cacophony means a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds. Its direct opposite, or antonym, is Melody, which refers to a pleasing sequence of sounds.