SSC CGL Undated PYQs

Question 1

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of
words.
Having no boundaries or limits

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'Having no boundaries or limits' directly defines 'Infinite'. The other options describe large size but not boundlessness.

Question 2

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Social isolation, overcrowding, the ______ of our society and several other factors are
responsible for stress.

Accepted Answer

The sentence lists negative factors contributing to stress. 'Competitiveness' is the only option that represents a negative societal aspect that, alongside social isolation and overcrowding, can lead to stress. The other options (attractiveness, cheapness, affordability) do not fit the negative context.

Question 3

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.
The sea has become / an cheap dumping ground / for all kinds / of waste products.

Accepted Answer

The error is in the use of the indefinite article 'an' before 'cheap'. The word 'cheap' starts with a consonant sound, so the correct article to use is 'a', not 'an'.

Question 4

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. Most important, however, are its oils, which are extracted, processed, and marketed
for culinary, medicinal, and cosmetic uses alike. 
B. Coconut products are used to make everything from clothing to animal feed to
beauty creams.
C. The coconut is a very useful plant with a wide range of products being sourced
from it. 
D. Its kernel is harvested for its edible flesh and delicious water, while its husk is used
for its strong fibres.

Accepted Answer

Sentence C introduces the topic of the coconut's usefulness. Sentence B and D provide examples of these uses, with D focusing on specific parts (kernel, husk) and B on broader products. Sentence A then highlights the 'most important' use, which logically follows the general examples.

Question 5

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Herculean task

Accepted Answer

A 'Herculean task' refers to a task requiring immense effort, strength, or courage, much like the legendary labors of Hercules. Option 2 accurately describes this meaning.

Question 6

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Slur

Accepted Answer

The word 'slur' means an insulting or disparaging remark. Therefore, its most appropriate antonym is 'compliment', which means an expression of praise or admiration.

Question 7

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
On cloud nine

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'On cloud nine' means to be extremely happy or ecstatic. Option 1 directly matches this meaning.

Question 8

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. Information Communication Technology tools have brought in additional changes along
with means of communication. 
B. These changes have enabled man to communicate faster.
C. Communication has not only become faster but easier too.
D. The result is a more relaxed life than ever before.

Accepted Answer

Sentence A introduces the topic of ICT tools and their changes. Sentence B elaborates on these changes, stating they enable faster communication. Sentence D then describes the result of this faster and easier communication, leading to a more relaxed life. Sentence C is a general statement about communication becoming faster and easier, which logically follows B and D.

Question 9

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Accepted Answer

The correctly spelled word is 'Escalator', not 'Esscalator'. The other words 'Sanctity', 'Automated', and 'Refurbish' are all spelled correctly.

Question 10

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
He gave Kaveri a beautiful yellow dress.

Accepted Answer

The original sentence 'He gave Kaveri a beautiful yellow dress' is in the simple past tense. When converting to passive voice, the structure for simple past is 'was/were + past participle'. Therefore, 'Kaveri was given a beautiful yellow dress by him' is the correct passive form.

Question 11

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence. If no substitution is required, select ‘No substitution’. 
If you are not able to go out, did not worry.

Accepted Answer

The sentence requires a command or an imperative. The correct imperative form for 'worry' in the negative is 'do not worry'. 'Did not worry' is past tense and grammatically incorrect in this context.

Question 12

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
The state of being subject to death

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'the state of being subject to death' directly defines 'mortality'. 'Immortality' is the opposite, 'morbidity' relates to disease, and 'deadly' is an adjective meaning fatal.

Question 13

Select the most appropriate option to ﬁll in the blank.
The government has hardened its ______ against the agitators and imposed a curfew in the
area.

Accepted Answer

The word 'stance' refers to a person's or group's attitude or position on an issue. In this context, the government has taken a firm position against the agitators, which fits perfectly with 'hardened its stance'.

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. Then I took him by the hand and led him across the street.
B. I was going to the market when I saw a blind man trying to cross the street.
C. He expressed his gratitude with folded hands.
D. I walked across to the blind man.

Accepted Answer

The paragraph starts with the narrator seeing a blind man (B). Then, the narrator approaches him (D). Next, the narrator helps him cross the street (A). Finally, the blind man expresses gratitude (C). This sequence forms a coherent narrative.

Question 15

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Toxic

Accepted Answer

The word 'Toxic' means poisonous or harmful. We need to find its opposite. 'Lethal', 'Venomous', and 'Harmful' are all synonyms or closely related to 'Toxic'. 'Healthy' means good for one's health, which is the direct opposite of toxic.

Question 16

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. This invention has helped us to heal wounds caused by bacteria.
B. Penicillin is one of the most useful drugs man has invented.
C. In the beginning however, very few people knew of this discovery and its use.
D. Its use has saved the lives of hundreds of thousands of soldiers.

Accepted Answer

Sentence B introduces the topic of Penicillin. Sentence A and D describe its benefits, with A being a general benefit and D a specific one. Sentence C introduces a contrast regarding its initial reception. The logical flow is B (introduction) -> A (general benefit) -> D (specific benefit) -> C (contrast).

Question 17

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Accepted Answer

The word 'Vishious' is incorrectly spelled. The correct spelling is 'Vicious'. The other words 'Anxious', 'Moisture', and 'Mimic' are all spelled correctly.

Question 18

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.
It have been only / through writing / that men have been able / to spread their ideas to
mankind.

Accepted Answer

The subject 'It' is singular, so the verb should also be singular. Therefore, 'It have been' should be corrected to 'It has been'. This is a classic subject-verb agreement error.

Question 19

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence. If no substitution is required, select ‘No substitution’.
The place is too much noisy.

Accepted Answer

The correct phrase should be 'too noisy'. 'Too' is an adverb of degree that modifies an adjective (noisy) directly. 'Much' is used with comparative adjectives or with 'too' before an adjective to emphasize the excess, as in 'much too noisy', but 'too much noisy' is grammatically incorrect.

Question 20

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A large building with an extensive floor area, typically for housing aircraft

Accepted Answer

The definition provided specifically describes a 'Hangar' which is a large building for housing aircraft. The other options are general terms for buildings or a location, but not specific to aircraft storage.