SSC CGL Undated PYQs

Question 1

Which of the statements given below are correct? 1. The author of the novel 'Ancillary Justice' is Charles Stross. 2. The author of the novel 'Air' is Ann Leckie. 3. The author of the novel 'Mission Earth' is L. Ron Hubbard.

Accepted Answer

According to the provided official answer key, statements 1 and 2 are marked as correct, pairing the novels with the respective authors as given in the options.

Question 2

The 2nd and 6th term of an arithmetic progression are 8 and 20 respectively. What is the 20th term?

Accepted Answer

Let the first term be a and common difference d. We have a+d=8 and a+5d=20. Solving gives d=3 and a=5. The 20th term is a+19d = 5+19(3) = 62.

Question 3

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. My father says, "Prices are shooting up alarmingly."

Accepted Answer

When the reporting verb is in the present tense ('says'), the tense of the reported speech does not change. The correct option maintains the present continuous tense.

Question 4

What is the effective discount on two successive discounts of 20% and 25%?

Accepted Answer

Use the successive discount formula: x + y - (xy/100). Here, 20 + 25 - (20 × 25)/100 = 45 - 5 = 40%.

Question 5

If 52 % 32 = 40, 22 % 20 = 4 then what is the value of 15 % 11 = ?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is (First Number - Second Number) × 2. For 52 % 32, (52 - 32) × 2 = 40. Thus, for 15 % 11, (15 - 11) × 2 = 8.

Question 6

What can be said about the two following ratios? I. Loan amount disbursed by Bank 1 in 2011/ Loan amount disbursed by Bank 2 in 2014 II. Loan amount disbursed by Bank 3 in 2014/ Loan amount disbursed by Bank 4 in 2011

Accepted Answer

Calculate both ratios using the provided data table. The value of Ratio I (Bank 1 in 2011 / Bank 2 in 2014) evaluates to a higher number than Ratio II, hence I > II.

Question 7

What is the circumference (in cm) of a circle whose area is 616 sq cm?

Accepted Answer

Area is πr² = 616, so r² = 616 × (7/22) = 196, giving radius r = 14 cm. Circumference is 2πr = 2 × (22/7) × 14 = 88 cm.

Question 8

If for any year, the sales of a brand is more than average sales of these four brands in that year, then it gets a star. Which brand has the maximum stars?

Accepted Answer

Calculate the average sales of the four brands for each year. Compare each brand's sales to this average. Brand 4 exceeds the average in the most years, earning the maximum stars.

Question 9

If 5x - (1/2)(2x -7) = 5.5, then what is the value of x?

Accepted Answer

Expand the bracket to get 5x - x + 3.5 = 5.5. Simplifying this gives 4x = 2, which results in x = 1/2.

Question 10

A student has to secure 40% marks to pass. He gets 67 and fails by 13 marks. What is the maximum marks?

Accepted Answer

Passing marks = 67 + 13 = 80. Since 40% of the maximum marks equals 80, the maximum marks = (80 / 40) * 100 = 200.

Question 11

A, B and C can do a job working alone in 12, 16 and 24 days respectively. In how many days they can do the job if they worked together?

Accepted Answer

Total work = LCM(12, 16, 24) = 48 units. Efficiencies: A=4, B=3, C=2. Total efficiency = 4+3+2 = 9. Time taken together = 48/9 = 16/3 days.

Question 12

If an object moves in a circular path with uniform ________, its motion is called uniform circular motion.

Accepted Answer

In uniform circular motion, the object's speed remains constant while its velocity constantly changes due to the continuous change in direction along the circular path.

Question 13

Who is the author of the book titled "The Sellout"?

Accepted Answer

"The Sellout" is a satirical novel by American author Paul Beatty. It won the Man Booker Prize in 2016, making him the first American writer to win this prestigious award.

Question 14

According to Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, with spending of $55.9 Billion in 2016, which country became world’s fifth-largest military spender?

Accepted Answer

According to the 2016 SIPRI report, India spent $55.9 billion on its military, making it the fifth-largest spender globally, behind the USA, China, Russia, and Saudi Arabia.

Question 15

Which of the statements given below are not correct? 1. The author of the novel 'A Visit from the Goon Squad' is Edward P Jones. 2. The author of the novel 'The Corrections' is Jonathan Franzen. 3. The author of the novel 'The Known World' is Jennifer Egan.

Accepted Answer

Statements 1 and 3 are incorrect because Jennifer Egan wrote 'A Visit from the Goon Squad' and Edward P. Jones wrote 'The Known World'. Statement 2 is correct.

Question 16

______________ scheme was launched by the Central Government to give financial services to weaker section of society.

Accepted Answer

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) is a national mission for financial inclusion, ensuring access to financial services like banking, savings, credit, and insurance for weaker sections.

Question 17

Vocal chords in women are _______________ than vocal chords in men.

Accepted Answer

Adult male vocal cords are typically 17-25 mm long, while female vocal cords are 12.5-17.5 mm. Thus, women's vocal cords are generally about 5 mm shorter than men's.

Question 18

In the following question, by using which mathematical operators will the expression become correct? 15 _ 3 _ 4 _ 20 15 _ 3 _ 4 _ 20

Accepted Answer

Substitute the operators from option 3: 15 ÷ 3 × 4 = 20. According to BODMAS, first divide (15 ÷ 3 = 5), then multiply (5 × 4 = 20). The equation is perfectly balanced.

Question 19

The body of all complex animals consist of only _______ basic types of tissue(s).

Accepted Answer

Complex animals are made of exactly four basic tissue types: epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissue. These combine to form all organs and systems.

Question 20

In ____________, the short run equilibrium results in quantity produced being lesser and prices being higher compared to perfect competition.

Accepted Answer

In monopolistic competition, product differentiation gives firms some market power. This downward-sloping demand curve leads to higher prices and lower output compared to perfect competition in the short run.