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 implies that the poor man was not allowed to enter the restaurant. 'Denied' means to refuse to grant or allow, which fits the context perfectly. The other options do not make sense in this context.

Question 2

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
Rishabh was declared fit to play the next match.

Accepted Answer

The original sentence 'Rishabh was declared fit...' is in the passive voice (was + past participle). To convert it to active voice, we need an agent to perform the action. Option 2, 'They declared Rishabh fit...', correctly identifies an implied agent ('They') and uses the simple past tense, matching the original passive sentence's tense.

Question 3

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in
the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. The British were exploiting the indigo farmers in the area.
B. He lived in the district until the exploitation of the farmers was successfully
stopped.
C. Gandhiji’s Satyagraha for India’s Independence began with the famous ‘Champaran
movement’ in Bihar.
D. So, Gandhiji visited Motihari, the district headquarters of Champaran, in 1917 to
protest against the British.

Accepted Answer

Sentence C introduces the Champaran movement. Sentence A explains why the movement started. Sentence D describes Gandhiji's action in response, and B concludes his involvement in that specific district.

Question 4

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Honest

Accepted Answer

The word 'Honest' refers to being truthful and sincere. Among the given options, 'Sincere' is the closest in meaning, implying genuine and truthful feelings or actions.

Question 5

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
She baked a large blueberry cake.

Accepted Answer

The original sentence 'She baked a large blueberry cake' is in the simple past tense. When converting to passive voice, the structure becomes 'object + was/were + past participle + by + subject'. Therefore, 'A large blueberry cake was baked by her' is the correct passive form.

Question 6

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Imbue

Accepted Answer

The word 'Imbue' means to inspire or permeate with a feeling or quality. Among the given options, 'Instil' means to gradually but firmly establish (an idea or attitude) in a person's mind, which is the closest synonym. The provided correct answer 'Clear' is incorrect.

Question 7

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that
contains a grammatical error.
I did not / buy neither / of the / two dresses.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'did not' already implies negation. Using 'neither' after 'did not' creates a double negative, which is grammatically incorrect. The correct phrasing would be 'I did not buy either of the two dresses' or 'I bought neither of the two dresses'.

Question 8

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Hit a brick wall

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'Hit a brick wall' means to encounter an insurmountable obstacle or problem that prevents further progress. Option 4, 'Not able to make any progress,' accurately reflects this meaning.

Question 9

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
GRACEFUL

Accepted Answer

The word 'graceful' describes something elegant and smooth in movement or form. 'Awkward' means difficult to use or handle, or lacking grace or ease, making it the direct opposite. The other options are synonyms or related positive attributes.

Question 10

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To sit on the fence

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'to sit on the fence' means to avoid making a decision or choosing a side in a dispute. Option 4, 'Avoid taking sides', accurately reflects this meaning.

Question 11

______ is the external agency applied on a body to change its state of rest or uniform
motion.

Accepted Answer

The definition provided directly corresponds to Newton's first law of motion, which states that an external force is required to change the state of rest or uniform motion of a body.

Question 12

Chandragupta led a revolt against the ______ and overthrew them.

Accepted Answer

Chandragupta Maurya, with the help of Chanakya, overthrew the Nanda dynasty to establish the Mauryan Empire. This event is a fundamental part of ancient Indian history.

Question 13

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. However, its importance is primarily for its location.
B. But unlike other rivers, it is not used for shipping.
C. Although not the longest river, the Rio Grande is the most important river in
America. 
D. America has several long river systems.

Accepted Answer

Sentence D introduces the general topic of long river systems in America. Sentence C then narrows down to the Rio Grande, stating its importance. Sentence A explains why it's important (location), and B contrasts it with other rivers regarding shipping, forming a coherent flow of ideas.

Question 14

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A stumbling block

Accepted Answer

An idiom is a phrase or expression whose meaning cannot be understood from the ordinary meaning of its words. 'A stumbling block' refers to something that hinders progress or causes difficulty, making 'an obstacle to progress' the most appropriate meaning.

Question 15

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the
given series will complete the series.
r_ uktrj_ kt_ juk_rju_trj_kt

Accepted Answer

The given series is r_ uktrj_ kt_ juk_rju_trj_kt. By observing the repeating patterns, we can identify the repeating block as 'rjukt'. Filling the blanks with these letters completes the series as rjuktrj ukt rjuktrj ukt.

Question 16

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Testify

Accepted Answer

To 'testify' means to give evidence or bear witness, often to confirm or declare something to be true. Among the given options, 'affirm' means to state something as true or to confirm, which is the closest in meaning to 'testify'.

Question 17

Who among the following received the 'Global GoalKeeper’ Award in 2019?

Accepted Answer

Narendra Modi received the 'Global Goalkeeper Award' in 2019 from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. Nadia Murad received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2018. Abiy Ahmed received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2019. Elon Musk is not known to have received this specific award.

Question 18

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Accepted Answer

The word 'Hygeinic' is incorrectly spelled. The correct spelling is 'Hygienic'. The other words 'Seasonal', 'Celestial', and 'Gymnastic' are all spelled correctly.

Question 19

Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the
numbers of the following set. 
(7, 9, 252)

Accepted Answer

The logic is: (First number × Second number) × 4 = Third number. In the given set, (7 × 9) × 4 = 63 × 4 = 252. Similarly, in option 3, (8 × 11) × 4 = 88 × 4 = 352.

Question 20

The ‘Lezim’ dance form is peculiar to which of the following states?

Accepted Answer

Lezim is a folk dance form from Maharashtra, performed with small percussion instruments called 'lezim'. The question asks for the state to which this dance form is peculiar.