SSC CGL Undated PYQs

Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

'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 9

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 10

_________ 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 11

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 12

Which two genres of movies were liked the least?

Accepted Answer

By observing the given data chart or table, identify the two genres with the lowest numerical values. Fiction and Historical have the minimum combined total.

Question 13

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 14

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 15

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.

Question 16

From the given words, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word. LATCHING LATCHING

Accepted Answer

The original word 'LATCHING' does not contain the letter 'E'. Therefore, the word 'CHEAT' cannot be formed from its letters.

Question 17

The impression of an image persists on the retina for about _________ of a second.

Accepted Answer

The human eye retains an image on the retina for about 1/16th of a second after the object is removed. This phenomenon is known as persistence of vision.

Question 18

Which of the following award is to recognize distinguished service of a high order to the nation?

Accepted Answer

The Padma Bhushan is India's third-highest civilian award, specifically given to recognize 'distinguished service of a high order' to the nation in any field.

Question 19

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. It took several men to ________ the fallen tree out of our yard.

Accepted Answer

The word 'haul' means to pull or drag with effort, which is appropriate for moving a heavy fallen tree. The other options do not fit the context.

Question 20

Kanchan bought a clock with 25% discount on marked price. She sold it with 75% gain on the price she bought. What was her proﬁt percentage on the marked price?

Accepted Answer

Let Marked Price = 100. Cost Price = 75 (25% discount). Selling Price = 75 + 75% of 75 = 131.25. Profit on Marked Price = 131.25 - 100 = 31.25%.