SSC CGL 2025 PYQs

Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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.

Question 11

Which programme is highlighted as crucial in improving Olympic preparation?

Accepted Answer

The question asks for the specific program highlighted in the text for improving Olympic preparation. Locating this exact phrase or its equivalent in the passage will lead to the correct answer.

Question 12

How does digital media encourage conformity, according to the passage?

Accepted Answer

The passage states that digital media encourages conformity by creating echo chambers, which limit exposure to diverse opinions, thus fostering agreement within groups.

Question 13

What is implied by “absence of assured income” regarding entrepreneurship?

Accepted Answer

The phrase "absence of assured income" directly means that there is no guarantee of regular earnings, which aligns with option 2.

Question 14

Choose the correct replacement: Theyreturned back to homeafter the ceremony.

Accepted Answer

The word 'returned' already implies going back, so 'back' is redundant. 'Home' can be used as an adverb, making 'to' unnecessary.

Question 15

What encouraging trend is seen in India's Olympic progress?

Accepted Answer

The passage highlights India's Olympic progress through diversification of sports and increased participation of women, indicating a positive and encouraging trend.

Question 16

What is proposed as a solution to groupthink?

Accepted Answer

Groupthink is characterized by a lack of critical evaluation. Therefore, encouraging dissent and critical discussion directly counters this, promoting diverse perspectives and better decision-making.

Question 17

The word “dichotomy” most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Dichotomy refers to a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different. Option 3 accurately captures this meaning.

Question 18

Choose the correct replacement: He was accusedfor theft.

Accepted Answer

The correct preposition to use with 'accused' is 'of'. This is a fixed prepositional phrase in English grammar, meaning 'charged with a crime or offense'.

Question 19

What does the passage imply about India’s Olympic goals?

Accepted Answer

The passage suggests India's Olympic goals are progressing but require sustained, long-term reforms to achieve significant success. It implies a journey of improvement, not just mere participation.

Question 20

Choose the correct phrase to replace the underlined part:She insisted meto take the medicines.

Accepted Answer

The verb 'insist' is followed by a 'that' clause with a subjunctive mood, requiring the base form of the verb. 'Medicines' should retain the definite article 'the' as it refers to specific medicines.