SSC CGL Undated PYQs

Question 1

Select the related letters from the given alternatives. CAE : XZV :: JHL : ?

Accepted Answer

Each letter is replaced by its opposite letter in the English alphabet (C-X, A-Z, E-V). Similarly, the opposite letters for J, H, and L are Q, S, and O respectively.

Question 2

What is the quotient when 1359 is divided by 48?

Accepted Answer

Divide 1359 by 48. 48 × 28 = 1344, leaving a remainder of 15. Therefore, the quotient is 28.

Question 3

__________ is the interaction in which one species benefits and the other is neither harmed nor benefited.

Accepted Answer

Commensalism is a symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits while the other remains completely unaffected, such as barnacles attaching to whales.

Question 4

_____________ scheme has been introduced by the Central Government to provide equal primary education to all budding children across India.

Accepted Answer

Vidyanjali Yojana was launched by the Ministry of Education to boost the quality of education in government schools by encouraging volunteerism and community participation in primary education.

Question 5

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. She is (the best and wisest) girl in the class.

Accepted Answer

When two superlative adjectives refer to the same noun, the definite article 'the' should precede both adjectives for emphasis and grammatical correctness.

Question 6

In a certain code language, "CASIO" is written as "3119915". How is "CITIZEN" written in that code language?

Accepted Answer

The code represents the alphabetical position of each letter. C=3, I=9, T=20, I=9, Z=26, E=5, N=14. Combining these gives 3920926514.

Question 7

Buland Darwaza is located in?

Accepted Answer

Buland Darwaza is located in Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh. It was built by the Mughal emperor Akbar in 1575 to commemorate his victory over Gujarat.

Question 8

India recently notified the Third protocol to amend Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement with which of the following countries?

Accepted Answer

India notified the Third Protocol to amend the DTAA with Singapore in 2017. This amendment aims to prevent double non-taxation and curb tax evasion through capital gains.

Question 9

What is the area (in sq cm) of a rhombus if the lengths of the diagonals are 12 cm and 14 cm?

Accepted Answer

The area of a rhombus is half the product of its diagonals. Area = (1/2) × d1 × d2 = (1/2) × 12 × 14 = 6 × 14 = 84 sq cm.

Question 10

Δ XYZ is right angled at Y. If m∠Z = 60°, what is the length of YZ (in cm), if ZX = 3√3 cm?

Accepted Answer

In right ΔXYZ, cos(60°) = YZ / ZX. Substituting the values, 1/2 = YZ / 3√3, which gives YZ = 3√3/2 cm.

Question 11

Which nation will host the Summer Olympics in the year 2020?

Accepted Answer

Japan hosted the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the games were actually held in 2021, but retained the 'Tokyo 2020' name.

Question 12

If in 2 years at simple interest the principal increases by 18%, what will be the compound interest (in Rs) earned on Rs 7000 in 3 years at the same rate?

Accepted Answer

SI for 2 years is 18%, so the rate is 9% p.a. CI on Rs 7000 for 3 years at 9% = 7000 × [(1.09)³ - 1] = 7000 × 0.295029 = Rs 2065.2.

Question 13

If A is 6 times more than B, then by what percentage is B is less than A? ?

Accepted Answer

'6 times more than' means A = B + 6B = 7B. B is less than A by 6B. The required percentage is (6/7) × 100 = 85.71%.

Question 14

'Vikalp' is a scheme launched by Indian Railways to help wait-listed passengers. Which of the following is NOT true about this scheme?

Accepted Answer

The Vikalp scheme aims to provide alternate trains to wait-listed passengers, but it does not guarantee confirmed berths. It only offers an option subject to seat availability.

Question 15

As the river enters the plain it twists and turns forming large bends known as ____________.

Accepted Answer

When a river enters a plain, the reduced gradient causes it to flow sluggishly, forming large sweeping curves called meanders due to continuous erosion and deposition.

Question 16

_________ elects the President and the Vice President and removes judges of Supreme Court and High Court.

Accepted Answer

The Lok Sabha (along with Rajya Sabha) participates in the electoral college for the President and Vice President, and has the power to pass impeachment motions against Supreme Court and High Court judges.

Question 17

If IMPLORE is coded as GKNJMPC, then how will HUB be coded as?

Accepted Answer

Each letter in the word is shifted backward by 2 positions in the English alphabet. Applying -2 to H, U, and B gives F, S, and Z respectively.

Question 18

Which of the following function is performed by the kidneys in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Kidneys filter blood to remove waste products and excess fluid from the body in the form of urine, which is the primary process of excretion.

Question 19

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. (After he arrived) from office, he goes to gym.

Accepted Answer

The main clause 'he goes to gym' is in the simple present tense, indicating a habitual action. Therefore, the subordinate clause must also be in the simple present tense for consistency.

Question 20

The weights of 4 boxes are 10, 40, 50 and 80 kilograms. Which of the following cannot be the total weight, in kilograms, of any combination of these boxes and in a combination a box can be used only once?

Accepted Answer

Check combinations: 40+80 = 120; 10+40+50 = 100; 10+80 = 90. However, no combination of distinct weights from {10, 40, 50, 80} adds up to 110.