SSC CGL Undated PYQs

Question 1

Which pillar inscriptions has recorded the achievements of Samudra Gupta, who was
known as the 'Napoleon of India' for his conquests?

Accepted Answer

The Allahabad Pillar inscription, also known as the Prayag Prashasti, details the military achievements and reign of Samudragupta. This inscription was composed by his court poet and minister, Harisena.

Question 2

Which Union Minister of Home Affairs released a book titled Karmayodha Granth in
New Delhi?

Accepted Answer

The book 'Karmayodha Granth' is based on the life of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and was released by the current Union Minister of Home Affairs, Amit Shah, in New Delhi. This is a direct factual recall question related to recent political events.

Question 3

Who was chosen as foreign secretary of India in January 2020?

Accepted Answer

The question asks for the foreign secretary of India in January 2020. Harsh Vardhan Shringla was appointed to this position in January 2020, succeeding Vijay Keshav Gokhale.

Question 4

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. 
Obsolete

Accepted Answer

The word 'obsolete' means no longer produced or used; out of date. The most appropriate antonym is 'Recent', meaning having happened, begun, or done not long ago or not long before the present.

Question 5

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given Idiom. 
The bee’s knees

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'the bee's knees' means something or someone excellent, outstanding, or extraordinary. Therefore, 'Extraordinary' is the most appropriate meaning.

Question 6

Select the word which means the same as the given group of words. 
A sudden rush of a large number of frightened people or animals.

Accepted Answer

The given group of words describes a 'stampede', which is a sudden, headlong rush or flight of a crowd of frightened animals or people. The other options do not fit this definition.

Question 7

Select the word which means the same as the given group of words. 
One who loads and unloads ships.

Accepted Answer

The question asks for a single word that describes someone who loads and unloads ships. Among the given options, 'Stevedore' is the correct term for such a person.

Question 8

Select the correctly spelt word.

Accepted Answer

The question asks to identify the correctly spelled word among the given options. By carefully examining each option, 'Encouragement' is found to be spelled correctly. The other words contain common spelling errors.

Question 9

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. 
A reward is a ______ which motivates a person to achieve excellence in his field.

Accepted Answer

The word 'recognition' best fits the blank as a reward acknowledges a person's efforts and achievements, which in turn motivates them. The other options do not convey the sense of acknowledgment or appreciation that a reward provides.

Question 10

Which of the following animals does NOT ﬁnd a place in the National Emblem of India?

Accepted Answer

The National Emblem of India is an adaptation of the Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath. It features four lions, an elephant, a horse, a bull, and a dharma chakra. A camel is not depicted on the emblem.

Question 11

What is the bond angle (in degrees) in the structure of a benzene molecule?

Accepted Answer

Benzene (C6H6) has a planar hexagonal structure. Each carbon atom is sp2 hybridized, leading to bond angles of 120 degrees around each carbon atom.

Question 12

Name the densest stable element known on earth.

Accepted Answer

Osmium is the densest stable element known on Earth, with a density of 22.59 g/cm³. The question asks for the densest stable element, and among the given options, Osmium fits this description.

Question 13

Which of the following states does NOT share its boundary with Madhya Pradesh?

Accepted Answer

Madhya Pradesh shares its boundaries with five states: Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Rajasthan. Odisha does not share a boundary with Madhya Pradesh.

Question 14

The Mission of the Ramsar Convention is to conserve __________.

Accepted Answer

The Ramsar Convention is an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands. It is also known as the Convention on Wetlands.

Question 15

The Swaraj Party was founded by:

Accepted Answer

The Swaraj Party was formed in 1923 by Motilal Nehru and Chittaranjan Das after they disagreed with Mahatma Gandhi's decision to withdraw the Non-Cooperation Movement.

Question 16

What does 'A' stand for in 'UDAN', the initiative of the Civil Aviation Ministry?

Accepted Answer

UDAN stands for 'Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik'. Therefore, 'A' stands for 'Aam'. This initiative aims to make air travel affordable and widespread.

Question 17

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. 
She is teaching French to children.

Accepted Answer

The original sentence is in the present continuous tense (is teaching). When converting to passive voice, the structure for present continuous is 'object + is/are/am + being + past participle + by + subject'. Therefore, 'Children are being taught French by her' is the correct passive form.

Question 18

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No improvement. 
I do not see some reasons why my application should be rejected.

Accepted Answer

In negative sentences, 'any' is used instead of 'some'. The phrase 'any reason why' is grammatically correct and idiomatic.

Question 19

Select the most appropriate option to ﬁll in blank number (1).

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'fond of' is a common idiom in English, meaning to have a strong liking or affection for something or someone. Therefore, 'of' is the correct preposition to complete the phrase.

Question 20

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. 
Foul

Accepted Answer

The word 'foul' means highly unpleasant, offensive, or unfair. The most appropriate antonym is 'fair', which means just, equitable, or pleasant.