SSC CGL Undated PYQs

Question 1

Who won the Best Actress in a Leading Role in 62nd Filmfare Awards 2017?

Accepted Answer

Alia Bhatt won the Best Actress award at the 62nd Filmfare Awards (2017) for her critically acclaimed performance as a Bihari migrant in the movie 'Udta Punjab'.

Question 2

If two successive discounts of 20% and 30% are given, then what is the net discount (in %)?

Accepted Answer

Use the successive discount formula: x + y - (xy / 100). Here, it is 20 + 30 - (20 × 30 / 100) = 50 - 6 = 44%.

Question 3

By what percent inflation in 2016 was greater than the inflation in 2015 in country D?

Accepted Answer

Find the inflation values for country D in 2015 and 2016 from the given data. Calculate the percentage increase using the formula: ((Value in 2016 - Value in 2015) / Value in 2015) × 100.

Question 4

From the given words, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word. ORDINALS ORDINALS

Accepted Answer

The given word 'ORDINALS' does not contain the letter 'E'. Therefore, the word 'IDEAL' cannot be formed from its letters.

Question 5

What is the total GDP (in crore dollars) of country 5?

Accepted Answer

Locate country 5 in the provided chart or table. Read the corresponding GDP value directly from the data, which is 31640 crore dollars.

Question 6

How does La-Nina affect the Pacific Ocean?

Accepted Answer

La-Nina is a climate pattern characterized by unusually cold ocean temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific. It strengthens trade winds, bringing deep, cold water to the surface.

Question 7

A wholesaler sells a jacket to a retailer at a profit of 25% and the retailer sells it to a customer at a profit of 20%. If the customer pays Rs. 2,400, what had it cost (in Rs) the wholesaler?

Accepted Answer

Let the wholesaler's cost be x. Successive profit means x * 1.25 * 1.20 = 2400. This simplifies to x * 1.5 = 2400, giving x = 1600.

Question 8

If 5x + 6(3-2x) = 4, then what is the value of x?

Accepted Answer

Expand the equation: 5x + 18 - 12x = 4. Combine like terms to get -7x + 18 = 4. Subtract 18 to get -7x = -14, which gives x = 2.

Question 9

Which of the following are longest cells of human body?

Accepted Answer

Nerve cells (neurons) are the longest cells in the human body. They can reach up to a meter in length to transmit signals from the spinal cord to the toes.

Question 10

Who is being awarded with Asian Award 2016 as the Chivas Social entrepreneur of the year? https://www.toprankers.com 9/8/2017 Staff Selection Commision 16/27

Accepted Answer

Vikram Patel, a renowned psychiatrist and researcher, was awarded the Chivas Social Entrepreneur of the Year at the Asian Awards 2016 for his outstanding work in global mental health.

Question 11

Diameter of wheel of a cycle is 21 cm. The cyclist takes 45 minutes to reach a destination at a speed of 16.5 km/hr. How many revolutions will the wheel make during the journey?

Accepted Answer

Distance = 16.5 × (45/60) = 12.375 km = 12,37,500 cm. Circumference = πd = (22/7) × 21 = 66 cm. Revolutions = Distance / Circumference = 1237500 / 66 = 18750.

Question 12

The cost price of an article is x. It is marked up by 120%. It is sold at Rs 8800 after giving 20% discount. What is the value (in Rs) of x?

Accepted Answer

Marked price is 220% of x (x + 120% of x). Selling price is 80% of MP. So, 2.2x × 0.8 = 1.76x = 8800. Solving this gives x = 5000.

Question 13

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 243 : 819 : : 163 : ? 243 : 819 : : 163 : ?

Accepted Answer

The sum of digits of 243 is 9, and for 819 it is 18 (9+9). Similarly, the sum of digits of 163 is 10, so the next number's digits must sum to 19. 487 gives 19.

Question 14

Dhamek Stupa was built by?

Accepted Answer

The Dhamek Stupa in Sarnath was originally built by the Mauryan king Ashoka in 249 BCE to commemorate the Buddha's activities in the region.

Question 15

Bikaner school, Jaipur school, Marwar school, Mewar school are all schools of?

Accepted Answer

These are distinct styles of Rajput paintings that originated in the royal courts of Rajasthan, known for depicting Hindu epics, court life, and landscapes.

Question 16

Which country has approved more than 500 new settler homes in East Jerusalem?

Accepted Answer

Israel approved the construction of over 500 new settler homes in East Jerusalem. This move is part of its ongoing settlement expansion policies in the disputed territories.

Question 17

Rakhi got engaged 10 years ago. Rakhi's present age is 5/3 of her age at the time of engagement. If the present age of Rakhi's mother is twice that of present age of Rakhi, then what was her mother's age (in years) at the time of her engagement?

Accepted Answer

Let Rakhi's engagement age be x. Present age = x+10. So, x+10 = (5/3)x, giving x=15. Her present age is 25. Mother's present age is 50. Mother's age 10 years ago was 40.

Question 18

The attribute ___________ speciﬁes (in pixels) the distance between two adjacent cells.

Accepted Answer

In HTML, the 'cellspacing' attribute defines the space between adjacent table cells, whereas 'cellpadding' defines the space between the cell content and its border.

Question 19

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Accepted Answer

This appears to be a matrix coding question where the word is missing from the prompt. Typically, you verify the row and column numbers for each letter. Option 2 provides the correct sequence.

Question 20

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 243 : 578 : : 163 : ? 243 : 578 : : 163 : ?

Accepted Answer

The logic follows a specific pattern or direct multiplication. Here, 163 multiplied by 2 gives 326, which matches option 2.