SSC CGL Undated PYQs

Question 1

Which of t he following Art icles of t he Const it ut ion of India provides power to t he
President  for promulgat ing ordinances?

Accepted Answer

Article 123 of the Indian Constitution grants the President the power to promulgate ordinances when both Houses of Parliament are not in session. These ordinances have the same force and effect as an Act of Parliament but must be approved by Parliament within six weeks of its reassembly.

Question 2

Select  t he most  appropriat e synonym of t he given word.
Yield (n)

Accepted Answer

The word 'yield' when used as a noun refers to the amount produced or provided, especially of an agricultural product. 'Harvest' is the most appropriate synonym as it refers to the process or period of gathering in crops, or the crop itself.

Question 3

In cricket  which of t he following fielding posit ions is behind t he bat sman?

Accepted Answer

In cricket, the 'First slip' fielding position is located behind the batsman, typically close to the wicketkeeper, to catch edges from the bat. The other options (Mid-wicket, Cover, Mid off) are all in front of the batsman.

Question 4

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence. If no substitution is required, select ‘No substitution’.
Fifty litres of milk are donated by the committee to the orphanage every week.

Accepted Answer

The subject 'Fifty litres of milk' refers to a quantity considered as a single unit, hence it requires a singular verb 'is'. The correct sentence should be 'Fifty litres of milk is donated by the committee to the orphanage every week.'

Question 5

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Calm

Accepted Answer

The word 'Calm' means tranquil, peaceful, or not agitated. Among the given options, 'Relaxed' is the closest in meaning, indicating a state of being free from tension or anxiety. Therefore, 'Relaxed' is the most appropriate synonym.

Question 6

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that
contains a grammatical error.
The weather / is much / more warmer / than it was a few days before.

Accepted Answer

The error lies in using 'more warmer'. 'Warmer' is already a comparative adjective, so adding 'more' before it creates a double comparative, which is grammatically incorrect. The correct phrase should be 'much warmer'.

Question 7

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
I am paid weekly by my organisation.

Accepted Answer

The given sentence 'I am paid weekly by my organisation' is in the passive voice, indicating a present simple tense. To convert it to active voice, we need to identify the doer (my organisation) and use the simple present tense verb 'pays'.

Question 8

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A dynamic campaign for political, social or religious change

Accepted Answer

The term 'Crusade' specifically refers to a vigorous campaign for political, social, or religious change, often implying a strong moral conviction. The other options, while related to conflict, do not precisely capture the 'dynamic campaign for change' aspect.

Question 9

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that
contains a grammatical error.
The visitors complained / at the poor accommodation / they were provided / during the tour.

Accepted Answer

The correct preposition to use with 'complained' when referring to a situation or condition is 'about' or 'of', not 'at'. Therefore, 'at the poor accommodation' is grammatically incorrect.

Question 10

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Sit on the fence

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'sit on the fence' means to avoid making a decision or taking a side in a dispute. Option 2 directly matches this meaning.

Question 11

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Fair and square

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'fair and square' means honestly and according to the rules. Option 4, 'According to the rules,' perfectly captures this meaning.

Question 12

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Accepted Answer

The question asks to identify the incorrectly spelt word. 'Approval', 'Criticism', and 'Censure' are all spelled correctly. 'Hellicopter' is misspelled; the correct spelling is 'Helicopter'.

Question 13

Which of the following is the SI unit for measuring the amount of a substance?

Accepted Answer

The mole (mol) is the SI unit for measuring the amount of a substance. The other options are SI units for luminous intensity (candela), length (metre), and thermodynamic temperature (kelvin).

Question 14

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
right order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. Shopkeeper: “Here, I have packed them all.”
B. Mala: “Please give me a packet of balloons, two packets of streamers, and some
candles.”
C. Shopkeeper: “Since we are offering some discount on the balloons, you need to pay only
thirty rupees.”
D. Mala: “How much do I need to pay?”

Accepted Answer

The conversation starts with Mala placing an order (B). The shopkeeper then confirms the order (A). Mala then asks for the price (D), and the shopkeeper responds with the total (C). This sequence forms a logical and coherent dialogue.

Question 15

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Comfort

Accepted Answer

The word 'Comfort' refers to a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint. 'Discontentment' means a state of dissatisfaction, which is the direct opposite of comfort. Therefore, 'Discontentment' is the most appropriate antonym.

Question 16

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select
the part that contains the error from the given options.
No sooner did Priya / get her report card / when she started jumping / with joy.

Accepted Answer

The correlative conjunction 'No sooner...than' is used to indicate that one event happens immediately after another. In the given sentence, 'when' is incorrectly used instead of 'than'. Therefore, the correct phrase should be 'than she started jumping'.

Question 17

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
The policeman said, “It is clear that this is the work of a professional robber”.

Accepted Answer

When converting direct speech to reported speech, pronouns and tenses change. 'It is clear' becomes 'it was clear', and 'this is' becomes 'that was'. Option 2 correctly applies these transformations.

Question 18

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Brat

Accepted Answer

The word 'brat' refers to a child, especially one who is ill-behaved or spoilt. Therefore, 'spoilt child' is the most appropriate synonym.

Question 19

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A person who thinks that bad things are more likely to happen or
who emphasises the bad part of a situation

Accepted Answer

The definition describes a person who expects bad outcomes or focuses on negative aspects, which is the definition of a pessimist. An optimist expects good outcomes, a complainer expresses dissatisfaction, and a misanthropist dislikes humankind.

Question 20

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select
the part that contains the error from the given options.
Four of earliest civilisations / of the world / were located / on the banks of or near large
rivers.

Accepted Answer

The error is in the first part. When using a superlative adjective (earliest) after 'of the', it should be preceded by the definite article 'the'. Therefore, it should be 'Four of the earliest civilisations'.