SSC CGL Undated PYQs

Question 1

In MICR, what does 'I' stands for? ?

Accepted Answer

MICR stands for Magnetic Ink Character Recognition. It is a character-recognition technology used mainly by the banking industry to ease the processing and clearance of cheques.

Question 2

Which of the following country has co-sponsored 'Cobra Gold' – an annual multilateral military exercise alongwith Thailand?

Accepted Answer

'Cobra Gold' is one of the largest multinational military exercises in the Asia-Pacific region, held annually in Thailand and co-sponsored by the USA and Thailand to enhance regional security.

Question 3

If 56M4 is completely divisible by 11, then what is the value of M?

Accepted Answer

For a number to be divisible by 11, the difference of sums of alternating digits must be 0 or a multiple of 11. Here, (6+4) - (5+M) = 10 - 5 - M = 5 - M. Thus, M = 5.

Question 4

A series is given, with one word missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. master, ember, bombay, animal, abdomen, ?

Accepted Answer

In each successive word, the position of the letter 'm' shifts one place to the right (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th). The next word must have 'm' at the 6th position, which is 'deform'.

Question 5

Which among the following metal is used for galvanization?

Accepted Answer

Galvanization is the process of applying a protective zinc coating to steel or iron to prevent rusting. Thus, zinc is the correct metal used.

Question 6

Classes comprising animals like ﬁshes, amphibians, reptiles, birds along with mammals constitute the category called?

Accepted Answer

Fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals are all classes that belong to the subphylum Vertebrata, which falls under the Phylum Chordata. Phylum is the rank above class.

Question 7

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. She is not used (to sleep) for so long.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'be used to' is followed by a gerund (verb + -ing) when it means 'accustomed to'. Therefore, 'to sleeping' is the correct form.

Question 8

The frictional force exerted by fluids is also called ________.

Accepted Answer

Fluids (liquids and gases) exert a resistive force on objects moving through them. This fluid friction is scientifically termed as drag, which opposes the object's relative motion.

Question 9

If 9#3=6; 15#3=9; 60#4=32; then what is the value of 27#3=?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is (A + B) / 2. For 27#3, add 27 and 3 to get 30, then divide by 2 to get 15.

Question 10

In which of the following city "Urja Ganga", 1500 km long gas pipeline project has been launched in October, 2016?

Accepted Answer

PM Narendra Modi launched the 1500 km long 'Urja Ganga' gas pipeline project in Varanasi in October 2016 to provide piped cooking gas to residents in eastern India.

Question 11

At what rate of compound interest (in %) per annum will a sum of Rs. 15,000 become Rs. 18,150 in 2 years?

Accepted Answer

Divide the amount by the principal: 18150/15000 = 121/100. Since the time is 2 years, take the square root to get 11/10. The interest is 1/10, which means 10%.

Question 12

In the following question, which one set of letters when sequentially placed at the gaps in the given letter series shall complete it? _ yzaa _ y _ xy _ aazy _ _ yzaa _ y _ xy _ aazy _

Accepted Answer

The pattern consists of 'xyza' followed by its reverse 'azyx', which is then repeated. Filling the blanks with 'x, z, x, z, x' completes the series as 'xyza azyx xyza azyx'.

Question 13

If in 3 years at simple interest the principal increases by 18%, what will be the compound interest (in Rs) earned on Rs. 25,000 in 3 years at the same rate?

Accepted Answer

Simple interest for 3 years is 18%, so the rate is 6% per annum. Compound interest on Rs. 25,000 at 6% for 3 years is 25000 × ((1.06)³ - 1) = Rs. 4775.4.

Question 14

Who was the winner of 2017 Australian Grand Prix?

Accepted Answer

Sebastian Vettel won the 2017 Australian Grand Prix driving for Ferrari, defeating Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton who finished second.

Question 15

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 50 : 65 : : 122 : ?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is n² + 1. 50 = 7² + 1, 65 = 8² + 1. Similarly, 122 = 11² + 1, so the next number is 12² + 1 = 145.

Question 16

Meter in a vehicle that calculates distance covered by the vehicle is called __________.

Accepted Answer

An odometer is an instrument used for measuring the distance traveled by a vehicle. A speedometer measures the current speed, not the distance.

Question 17

Term ' Gambit ' is associated with which of the following sport?

Accepted Answer

A 'Gambit' is a chess opening strategy where a player sacrifices material, usually a pawn, to achieve a favorable position or tactical advantage.

Question 18

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 1, 3, 6, 11, 18, ?

Accepted Answer

The differences between consecutive terms are 2, 3, 5, and 7, which are consecutive prime numbers. The next prime is 11, so 18 + 11 = 29.

Question 19

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 101 : 10201 : : 107 : ?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is x : x². The square of 101 is 10201. Similarly, the square of 107 is 11449.

Question 20

The sum of a fraction and 10 times its reciprocal is 37/4. What is the fraction?

Accepted Answer

Let the fraction be x. The equation is x + 10/x = 37/4. Testing option 1 (5/4): 5/4 + 10(4/5) = 5/4 + 8 = 37/4. It satisfies the condition.