SSC CGL Undated PYQs

Question 1

Select the most appropriate option to ﬁll in the blank. 
The poor man was ______ entry to the restaurant.

Accepted Answer

The sentence describes a situation where a poor man was not allowed into a restaurant. The word 'denied' means to refuse to grant or allow, which perfectly fits this context. The other options do not make sense in this sentence.

Question 2

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A large cage, building, or enclosure to keep birds

Accepted Answer

The question asks for a one-word substitute for 'A large cage, building, or enclosure to keep birds'. An aviary is specifically designed for keeping birds. The other options refer to different types of enclosures.

Question 3

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A sentimental longing for a period in the past

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'A sentimental longing for a period in the past' perfectly defines 'Nostalgia'. The other options do not accurately capture this specific sentiment.

Question 4

Select the most appropriate option to ﬁll in the blank.
Sales ______ from day to day.

Accepted Answer

The word 'fluctuate' means to rise and fall irregularly in number or amount, which perfectly describes how sales change from day to day. The other options do not fit the context of sales variation.

Question 5

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
"I'll see you later," she said.

Accepted Answer

When converting direct speech to reported speech, the tense usually shifts to the past. 'Will' changes to 'would', and pronouns are adjusted accordingly. Therefore, 'I'll see you later' becomes 'She said that she would see me later'.

Question 6

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Spick and span

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'spick and span' means perfectly clean and tidy. Among the given options, 'Neat and clean' is the most appropriate meaning.

Question 7

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Go easy on something

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'Go easy on something' means to use or consume something sparingly or in small amounts. Option 4, 'Use only a small amount of', accurately reflects this meaning. The given correct answer (1) is incorrect.

Question 8

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Waver

Accepted Answer

The word 'waver' means to be unsteady or indecisive. 'Steady' means firm and not moving, which is the direct opposite. Options like 'sway', 'tilt', and 'slant' are synonyms or related concepts, not antonyms.

Question 9

Which of the following monuments is NOT a part of the Qutub Complex?

Accepted Answer

The Qutub Complex includes the Qutub Minar, Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, and Alai Darwaza. Buland Darwaza is located in Fatehpur Sikri, built by Akbar, and is not part of the Qutub Complex.

Question 10

How many degrees does the Earth rotate about its own axis in one hour?

Accepted Answer

The Earth completes one full rotation (360 degrees) in 24 hours. To find the rotation in one hour, divide 360 by 24, which equals 15 degrees.

Question 11

The first electron shell which is the nearest to the nucleus never holds more than 'n'
electrons, where 'n' is equal to:

Accepted Answer

According to the Bohr model and quantum mechanics, the first electron shell (n=1) can hold a maximum of 2 electrons. This is determined by the formula 2n^2, where n is the shell number.

Question 12

Which of the following is an east flowing river?

Accepted Answer

The Sharavati River is an east-flowing river that originates in the Western Ghats and flows into the Arabian Sea. The other rivers listed (Sabarmati, Mahi, Brahmani) are west-flowing rivers.

Question 13

The Battle of Chausa was fought between Humayun and ______.

Accepted Answer

The Battle of Chausa was a significant military engagement fought between the Mughal emperor Humayun and the Afghan warlord Sher Shah Suri. It took place on June 26, 1539, at Chausa, in modern-day Bihar, India. Sher Shah Suri decisively defeated Humayun in this battle.

Question 14

The Act that transferred the power from the British East India Company to the British
Crown in India was:

Accepted Answer

The Government of India Act of 1858 was enacted after the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857, and it formally transferred the administrative powers from the British East India Company to the British Crown.

Question 15

Who is the author of the book 'Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa'?

Accepted Answer

The book 'Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa' is a renowned work by Mahasweta Devi, an acclaimed Indian writer and activist. It explores the struggles of a mother whose son is killed during the Naxalite movement.

Question 16

In January 2020, with which country did India sign a MoU for content exchange
programme between All India Radio and Betar?

Accepted Answer

The question asks about a specific MoU signed in January 2020 between All India Radio and Betar. This refers to the content exchange programme signed between India and Bangladesh.

Question 17

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
We had a long discussion at a cup of coffee.

Accepted Answer

The correct preposition to use when referring to a discussion that happened over a beverage is 'over' or 'with', not 'at'. Therefore, 'at a cup' is grammatically incorrect. The sentence should be 'We had a long discussion over a cup of coffee' or 'We had a long discussion with a cup of coffee'.

Question 18

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. 
A child could understand his theory.

Accepted Answer

To change an active voice sentence with a modal verb (could) into passive voice, the structure becomes 'modal + be + past participle'. Therefore, 'could understand' changes to 'could be understood'.

Question 19

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that
gives their correct order. 
A. These lotteries organised by State Governments sell dreams. 
B. Lured by this, millions of poor people waste their hard-earned money. 
C. Crores of rupees and gold are offered as prizes. 
D. People buy lotteries hoping to become rich overnight.

Accepted Answer

Sentence D introduces the general idea of people buying lotteries. Sentence A then specifies that these lotteries are organized by State Governments. Sentence C describes what is offered as prizes, which logically follows the mention of lotteries. Finally, Sentence B describes the consequence of these offerings, completing the narrative.

Question 20

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. 
Pull a fast one

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'pull a fast one' means to deceive or trick someone, often in a clever or dishonest way. Option 1, 'Trick someone', is the most accurate meaning. Options 2, 3, and 4 do not capture the deceptive nature of the idiom.