SSC CGL Undated PYQs

Question 1

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. A, E, I, M, ?

Accepted Answer

Each letter moves forward by 4 positions in the alphabetical order: A(+4) = E, E(+4) = I, I(+4) = M, and M(+4) = Q.

Question 2

Pointing to a lady, Diwakar said, "Her mother's only grandson is my son." How is that lady related to Diwakar?

Accepted Answer

The lady's mother's grandson is Diwakar's son. This implies the lady's mother is also Diwakar's mother. Therefore, Diwakar and the lady are siblings, making her his sister.

Question 3

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 4

What is the value of Sin 60° + (1/2)Cosec 45°?

Accepted Answer

Sin 60° = √3/2 and Cosec 45° = √2. Substituting these values gives √3/2 + (1/2)√2 = (√3 + √2)/2.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

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 13

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 14

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 15

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 16

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. The Chairman appointed her (as a secretary) as she is efﬁcient.

Accepted Answer

The verb 'appoint' does not require 'as' when followed by the designation. The original sentence is grammatically correct, making 'No improvement' the right choice.

Question 17

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 18

If the price of an airline ticket is Rs 7000 then by what amount, monthly Revenue (in Rs. Millions) from sale of tickets of Airline B is greater than that of Airline E?

Accepted Answer

Find the difference in the number of tickets sold by Airline B and E from the given data. Multiply this difference by Rs 7000 and convert the result into millions to get 35.

Question 19

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 20

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.