SSC CGL Undated PYQs

Question 1

Who was the host nation of 2015 Men's Rugby World Cup?

Accepted Answer

England hosted the 2015 Men's Rugby World Cup. New Zealand won the tournament by defeating Australia in the final, becoming the first team to win back-to-back titles.

Question 2

The company's expenditure on interest is greater than expenditure on rent by

Accepted Answer

Based on the data chart, if interest is double the rent, the difference equals the rent itself. Thus, the percentage increase is (Difference/Rent) × 100 = 100%.

Question 3

A woman in a shopping complex walks 250 m East, then she turns North and walks 100 m, then she turns West and walks 120 m, then she turns to her left and walks 100 m. Where is she now with reference to her starting position?

Accepted Answer

She moves 250m East, 100m North, 120m West, and 100m South (left turn). The North and South distances cancel out. Net distance is 250 - 120 = 130m East.

Question 4

In a certain code language, "MATCH" is written as "NYWYM" and "BOARD" is written as "CMDNI". How is "PRINT" written in that code language?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is +1, -2, +3, -4, +5 for consecutive letters. Applying this to PRINT: P+1=Q, R-2=P, I+3=L, N-4=J, T+5=Y, giving QPLJY.

Question 5

In the north-west, India shares its land boundaries with which country?

Accepted Answer

India shares its north-western land boundary with Pakistan and Afghanistan. Myanmar and Bangladesh are located to the east, while Sri Lanka is an island nation to the south.

Question 6

If 19 $ 7 = 312 and 23 $ 9 = 448, then 31 $ 11 = ? 31 $ 11 = ?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is a $ b = a^2 - b^2. So, 19^2 - 7^2 = 312. Applying this to 31 $ 11 gives 31^2 - 11^2 = 961 - 121 = 840.

Question 7

Which of the following Amendments is also known as the 'Mini Constitution' of India?

Accepted Answer

The 42nd Amendment (1976) is called the 'Mini Constitution' because it brought massive changes, including adding 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity' to the Preamble and introducing Fundamental Duties.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The word PROXIMAL does not contain the letter 'E'. Therefore, the word 'REALM' cannot be formed using its letters.

Question 9

Select the related word from the given alternatives. Night : Stars :: Day : ?

Accepted Answer

Just as stars are the primary celestial bodies visible in the sky during the night, the sun is the primary celestial body visible during the day.

Question 10

Pointing towards a man, Ritika said "He is the son of my grandfather's only son". How is Ritika related to that man?

Accepted Answer

Ritika's grandfather's only son is Ritika's father. The son of Ritika's father is her brother. Therefore, Ritika is the sister of that man.

Question 11

Who amongst the following is the author of the book "Rekha : The untold story" a biography on a veteran actress Rekha? ?

Accepted Answer

Yasser Usman is the author of 'Rekha: The Untold Story'. He is a renowned journalist and biographer who has also penned biographies of Bollywood stars like Rajesh Khanna and Sanjay Dutt.

Question 12

In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Goiter : Iodine : : Anemia : ?

Accepted Answer

Goiter is a disease caused by the deficiency of iodine. Similarly, anemia is a condition caused by the deficiency of iron in the body.

Question 13

The sliding friction is _______________ than the static friction.

Accepted Answer

Sliding friction is smaller than static friction because once an object is in motion, the interlocking of irregularities on the two surfaces is less effective.

Question 14

Aurelia (Medusa) and Adamsia (Polyp) are examples of which Phylum?

Accepted Answer

Aurelia (jellyfish) and Adamsia (sea anemone) belong to the phylum Coelenterata (Cnidaria). They exhibit two basic body forms: polyp (sessile) and medusa (free-swimming).

Question 15

In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Vacant : Empty : : Dearth : ?

Accepted Answer

Just as 'Vacant' and 'Empty' are synonyms meaning unoccupied, 'Dearth' means a lack of something, making 'Scarcity' its exact synonym.

Question 16

Profit of Rs 12,400 has to be divided between three partners A, B and C in the ratio 5:7:8. How much does B get (in Rs)?

Accepted Answer

Total ratio parts = 5 + 7 + 8 = 20. Value of 1 part = 12400 / 20 = 620. B's share is 7 parts, so 7 × 620 = Rs 4340.

Question 17

What is the duration (in minutes) of one-half of a football match?

Accepted Answer

A standard football match lasts for a total of 90 minutes. It is divided into two equal halves of 45 minutes each, separated by a half-time break.

Question 18

"Population control and family planning" is listed in the __________ list given in the Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India.

Accepted Answer

"Population control and family planning" was added to the Concurrent List (Entry 20A) of the Seventh Schedule by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, allowing both center and states to legislate.

Question 19

What is the difference (in Rs) between the compound interests on Rs. 1000 for 1 year at 10% per annum compounded yearly and half-yearly?

Accepted Answer

Yearly CI is 10% of 1000 = Rs 100. Half-yearly effective rate is 5% + 5% + (5×5)/100 = 10.25%, giving Rs 102.5. The difference is 102.5 - 100 = Rs 2.5.

Question 20

A batsman makes a score of 111 runs in the 10th match and thus increases his average runs per match by 5. What will be his average after the 10th match?

Accepted Answer

Let the old average be x. Then 9x + 111 = 10(x + 5). Solving gives x = 61. The new average after the 10th match is 61 + 5 = 66.