SSC CGL Undated PYQs

Question 1

Which of the following countries will host the 2022 FIFA World Cup?

Accepted Answer

The 2022 FIFA World Cup was hosted by Qatar. This was a significant event as it was the first time the tournament was held in the Middle East.

Question 2

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 lies in the use of 'an' before 'cheap'. Since 'cheap' starts with a consonant sound, the indefinite article 'a' should be used instead of 'an'. The correct phrase is 'a cheap dumping ground'.

Question 3

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 coconut as a useful plant. Sentence B expands on this by listing various products. Sentence D then details specific parts of the coconut and their uses. Finally, sentence A highlights the most important products, its oils, providing a logical flow from general introduction to specific details and then to the most significant aspect.

Question 4

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Stalwart

Accepted Answer

The word 'stalwart' means loyal, reliable, and hardworking, often implying bravery or strength. The most appropriate antonym is 'cowardly', which means lacking courage.

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 twelve labors of Hercules in Greek mythology. Option 3 accurately captures this meaning.

Question 6

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Accepted Answer

The word 'Acquarium' is incorrectly spelled. The correct spelling is 'Aquarium'. All other words (Pledge, Abridge, Bouquet) are spelled correctly.

Question 7

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Accepted Answer

The word 'Unpretensious' is incorrectly spelled. The correct spelling is 'Unpretentious'. The other words are spelled correctly.

Question 8

What does 'T' stand for in ATM?

Accepted Answer

ATM stands for Automated Teller Machine. Therefore, 'T' stands for Teller.

Question 9

The scientific study of a cell is called:

Accepted Answer

Cytology is the branch of biology that deals with the study of cells. The other options refer to different fields of biological study.

Question 10

The power of a lens is –2.0 D. Here 'D' stands for:

Accepted Answer

The unit 'D' for the power of a lens stands for Dioptre. It is the reciprocal of the focal length measured in meters.

Question 11

Which Indian male cricketer won the BCCI CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award for
the year 2019?

Accepted Answer

The BCCI CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award for the year 2019 was presented to Kris Srikkanth (K Srikanth). The given correct answer 'Rahul Dravid' is incorrect for 2019. Rahul Dravid received the award in 2015.

Question 12

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is celebrated on:

Accepted Answer

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (Non-Resident Indian Day) is celebrated on January 9th each year to commemorate the return of Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa to India in 1915. This day recognizes the contributions of the overseas Indian community to the development of India.

Question 13

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. 
 
The children sang the National Anthem with great enthusiasm.

Accepted Answer

The original sentence is in the simple past tense (sang). When converting to passive voice, the simple past tense requires 'was/were + past participle'. Therefore, 'The National Anthem was sung' is the correct structure.

Question 14

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. 
 
Sacred

Accepted Answer

The word 'Sacred' means connected with God (or a god) and therefore considered to be holy. Among the given options, 'Holy' is the most appropriate synonym as it directly conveys the meaning of being consecrated or dedicated to God.

Question 15

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. 
 
Native

Accepted Answer

The word 'Native' refers to someone or something belonging to a particular place by birth or origin. The most appropriate antonym is 'Foreign', meaning from another country or not native.

Question 16

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. 
 
Look down upon

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'look down upon' means to regard someone or something as inferior or unworthy of respect. Option 1, 'To consider someone inferior,' accurately captures this meaning.

Question 17

Select the option that can be used as a one word substitute for the given group of
words. 
 
A game in which neither party wins

Accepted Answer

The term 'draw' specifically refers to a game or contest in which neither participant or team wins, resulting in a tie. The other options do not accurately describe this scenario.

Question 18

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Accepted Answer

The question asks to identify the incorrectly spelt word. 'Accross' is misspelled; the correct spelling is 'Across'. The other words 'Already', 'Alien', and 'Awful' are all spelled correctly.

Question 19

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
The modern man is busy acquiring more and more wealth and designing ways to invest it in
more sense pleasures.

Accepted Answer

The error is in option 1. The phrase 'in more sense pleasures' should be 'in more sensual pleasures' or 'in more pleasure-seeking activities'. 'Sense' is a noun, but here an adjective is required to modify 'pleasures'.

Question 20

Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. 
He said to me, "What are you doing?"

Accepted Answer

When converting an interrogative sentence from direct to indirect speech, 'said to' changes to 'asked', the question word (what) is retained as a conjunction, and the sentence structure becomes assertive (subject + verb). The tense also shifts from present continuous to past continuous.