SSC CGL Undated PYQs

Question 1

'Neo-Malthusian Theory' is associated with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Neo-Malthusian theory argues that rapid population growth will outpace agricultural production and available resources, ultimately leading to severe resource scarcity and environmental degradation.

Question 2

Which key is used to move to next line in a Ms-Word document?

Accepted Answer

In MS Word, pressing the Enter key inserts a paragraph break, moving the cursor to the beginning of the next line.

Question 3

In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Mathematics : Formulas : : Chemistry : ?

Accepted Answer

Just as mathematics is fundamentally based on formulas to solve problems, chemistry relies heavily on chemical reactions to understand and describe processes.

Question 4

Which among the following is used to treat Indigestion?

Accepted Answer

Antacids are mild bases, such as magnesium hydroxide, that neutralize excess stomach acid. This neutralization process provides quick relief from indigestion and heartburn.

Question 5

A] The author of the novel 'The Corrections' is Jonathan Franzen. B] The author of the novel 'A Visit from the Goon Squad' is Edward P Jones. C] The author of the novel 'Forty Thieves' is Thomas Perry. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Accepted Answer

Statements A and C are correct. Statement B is incorrect because the novel 'A Visit from the Goon Squad' was actually written by Jennifer Egan, not Edward P Jones.

Question 6

In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.

Accepted Answer

Dates are recorded in a calendar, notes in a notebook, and entries in accounts. All are written records. Milk is a physical product obtained from a dairy, making it the odd one out.

Question 7

What is the name of the scheme for the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) beneficiaries launched in Delhi region?

Accepted Answer

The 'Kahin Bhi Kabhi Bhi' scheme was launched by ESIC in Delhi to allow beneficiaries to seek primary healthcare services at any ESIC dispensary, regardless of their registered location.

Question 8

Cinnamon is obtained from which part of the plant?

Accepted Answer

Cinnamon is a popular spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species belonging to the genus Cinnamomum. The bark is peeled and dried to form rolls.

Question 9

Sumitra remembers that her mother's birthday is after 13th February but before 16th February but her brother remembers that his mother's birthday is after 14th February but before 17th February. On which date Sumitra's mother's birthday will be celebrated?

Accepted Answer

According to Sumitra, the possible dates are 14th and 15th. According to her brother, the possible dates are 15th and 16th. The only common date satisfying both conditions is 15th February.

Question 10

Δ PQR is right angled at Q. If m√R = 30°, then what is the value of Cot P?

Accepted Answer

In ΔPQR, ∠Q = 90° and ∠R = 30°. Therefore, ∠P = 180° - (90° + 30°) = 60°. The value of Cot P is Cot 60° = 1/√3.

Question 11

Who discovered the Cholera causing germ?

Accepted Answer

Filippo Pacini first discovered the cholera bacterium (Vibrio cholerae) in 1854. Robert Koch later independently identified it in 1883, but Pacini was the first.

Question 12

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 9143 : 9963 : : 6731 : ? 9143 : 9963 : : 6731 : ?

Accepted Answer

The sum of the digits of 9143 is 17, and for 9963 it is 27. Similarly, the digit sum of 6731 is 17, so the next number must have a digit sum of 27. 8+9+6+4 = 27.

Question 13

Kamal starts walking from his home facing west direction. After walking 10 km he takes a right turn and walks another 10 km. He takes another right turn and walks 10 km to reach his school. How far (in km) and in which direction is he from his home?

Accepted Answer

Kamal walks 10 km West, turns right (North) for 10 km, then right (East) for 10 km. His final position aligns exactly 10 km North of his starting point.

Question 14

Anaemia is caused because of deficiency of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Anaemia occurs when the blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin. Iron is essential for hemoglobin production, so its deficiency directly leads to anaemia.

Question 15

Which of the statements given below are correct? 1. The author of the novel 'A Head Full of Ghosts' is M.R Carey. 2. The author of the novel 'The Cartel' is Don Winslow. 3. The author of the novel 'Dodgers' is Bill Beverly.

Accepted Answer

'A Head Full of Ghosts' is written by Paul Tremblay, making statement 1 incorrect. 'The Cartel' by Don Winslow and 'Dodgers' by Bill Beverly are correct, so only 2 and 3 are true.

Question 16

A man wills 25% of his wealth to charity and rest to his family. What percent of the wealth willed to charity does the family get?

Accepted Answer

Let total wealth be 100. Charity gets 25, so the family gets 75. The percentage of the charity's share that the family gets is (75 / 25) × 100 = 300%.

Question 17

If 1/3(12x/5 - 1/2) + 6/5 = 7/6, then what is the value of x?

Accepted Answer

Subtract 6/5 from 7/6 to get -1/30. Multiply by 3 to get 12x/5 - 1/2 = -1/10. Add 1/2 to get 12x/5 = 2/5, yielding x = 1/6.

Question 18

How many fundamental Rights are mentioned in Indian constitution? 9/8/2017 Staff Selection Commision 12/27

Accepted Answer

Currently, there are 6 fundamental rights in the Indian Constitution. Originally there were 7, but the Right to Property was removed. (Note: The provided options contain typos).

Question 19

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Ball 2. Balanced 3. Balls 4. Balance 5. Balancing 1. Ball 2. Balanced 3. Balls 4. Balance 5. Balancing

Accepted Answer

Comparing the letters, 'Bala' comes before 'Ball'. Among 'Bala' words, 'Balance' (4) is first, followed by 'Balanced' (2) and 'Balancing' (5). Then 'Ball' (1) and 'Balls' (3). Order: 4, 2, 5, 1, 3.

Question 20

Which nation won the highest number of medals at 2016 Rio Olympics?

Accepted Answer

The USA topped the medal tally at the 2016 Rio Olympics, winning a total of 121 medals, which included 46 gold, 37 silver, and 38 bronze medals. Great Britain came second.