SSC CGL Undated PYQs

Question 1

As of January 2021, who among the following is the Union Minister for Information and
Broadcasting?

Accepted Answer

The question asks for the Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting as of January 2021. At that time, Prakash Javadekar held this portfolio. Babul Supriyo was a Minister of State.

Question 2

Select the option that will substitute the underlined part of the given sentence. In case
no substitution is needed, select ‘No substitution required’.
When I met the couple yesterday I noticed that the wife was more taller than her
husband.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'more taller' is grammatically incorrect as 'taller' is already in the comparative degree. We should use 'taller' by itself or 'much taller' for emphasis. Option 2, 'taller', correctly replaces the underlined part.

Question 3

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of
words.
To throw an event into confusion or disorder

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'To throw an event into confusion or disorder' directly corresponds to the definition of 'disrupt'. The other options refer to explosions or sudden outbreaks, which are not fitting.

Question 4

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Some people were tired of the long ______ in front of the mall and left without
entering.

Accepted Answer

The sentence describes people leaving because of a long period of standing or waiting. The word 'wait' correctly conveys this meaning. The other options are homophones or similar-sounding words with different meanings that do not fit the context.

Question 5

Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is
related to the first word.
Libya : Tripoli : : Ireland : ?

Accepted Answer

The question asks to identify the capital of Ireland, following the pattern established by Libya and its capital, Tripoli. Dublin is the capital city of Ireland.

Question 6

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given
series will complete the series.
dq_pln_qt_lnd_tpl_dq_p_n

Accepted Answer

The given series is dq_pln_qt_lnd_tpl_dq_p_n. By observing the pattern, we can identify a repeating block of letters. The repeating block is 'dqtpln'. Filling the blanks with these letters completes the series as 'dqtpln dqtpln dqtpln dqtpln'.

Question 7

Who among the following was appointed as the Chairman of Telecom Equipment and
Services Export Promotion Council (TEPC) in January 2021?

Accepted Answer

The question asks about a specific appointment in January 2021. Sandeep Aggarwal was appointed as the Chairman of the Telecom Equipment and Services Export Promotion Council (TEPC) during that period.

Question 8

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Drag

Accepted Answer

The word 'Drag' means to pull something along forcefully. Among the given options, 'Pull' is the most appropriate synonym as it directly conveys the action of moving something towards oneself or along a surface.

Question 9

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Controlled

Accepted Answer

The word 'Controlled' means to be restrained or managed. The most appropriate antonym would be a state of not being controlled, which 'Excited' represents, implying a lack of restraint or calm.

Question 10

Four words have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is
different. Select the word that is different.

Accepted Answer

The words 'Taunt', 'Snub', and 'Abuse' all convey a negative action or expression towards someone, implying disrespect or hostility. 'Regard', however, means to consider or look upon with respect or admiration, making it the odd one out.

Question 11

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark
(?) in it.
23 32 16
3 4 5
72 132 ?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is column-wise: (Row 1 × Row 2) + Row 2 = Row 3. For the third column, this is (16 × 5) + 5 = 80 + 5 = 85.

Question 12

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs that can sequentially replace the *
signs and balance the equation.
512 * 32 * 9 * 100 * 6 * 25 * 2

Accepted Answer

Substitute the signs from option 3 into the equation: 512 ÷ 32 × 9 - 100 + 6 = 25 × 2. Following the order of operations (BODMAS), 16 × 9 - 100 + 6 = 50, which simplifies to 144 - 100 + 6 = 50, and finally 44 + 6 = 50, so 50 = 50. This balances the equation.

Question 13

Who among the following was appointed as the Managing Director of Life Insurance
Corporation in February 2021?

Accepted Answer

This question tests knowledge of current affairs, specifically appointments in major public sector undertakings. Siddhartha Mohanty was appointed as the Managing Director of Life Insurance Corporation in February 2021. This is a factual recall question.

Question 14

In which of the following years was the first rocket launched in India?

Accepted Answer

The first rocket launched in India was a Nike-Apache sounding rocket from Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station (TERLS) on November 21, 1963. This marked the beginning of India's space program.

Question 15

In which of the following years did the Kakori Conspiracy case take place?

Accepted Answer

The Kakori Conspiracy case, a significant event in India's freedom struggle involving the Hindustan Republican Association, occurred in 1925. Revolutionaries looted a train carrying British government funds near Kakori.

Question 16

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.
Mithila art tradition is passed on / from one generation through a next / by children
watching and helping / their mothers and grandmothers.

Accepted Answer

The error lies in the phrase 'through a next'. The correct idiom for succession is 'from one generation to the next' or 'from one generation to another'. 'Through' implies movement through something, not transition between two points in a sequence.

Question 17

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no
improvement is needed, select 'No improvement'.
The prisoners are kept at constant surveillance.

Accepted Answer

The correct preposition to use with 'surveillance' is 'under'. 'Under surveillance' is a common idiom meaning to be closely watched. Therefore, 'kept under' is the appropriate phrase.

Question 18

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. 
The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing

Accepted Answer

The definition provided, 'The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing,' perfectly matches the meaning of 'Rhetoric.' The other options do not fit this description.

Question 19

In a certain code language, 'MONTHLY' is written as 'DGMOSJR'. How will 'HEADING' be
written in that language?

Accepted Answer

The logic is to first reverse the original word and then apply an alternating pattern of +5 and -5 to the letter positions. Reversing 'HEADING' gives 'GNIDAEH'. Applying the pattern: G+5=L, N-5=I, I+5=N, D-5=Y, A+5=F, E-5=Z, H+5=M. This results in 'LINYFZM'.

Question 20

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.
Raman went / with his wife / to the village / to sold their land.

Accepted Answer

The error is in the phrase 'to sold their land'. After the infinitive 'to', the base form of the verb (sell) should be used, not the past participle (sold). Therefore, it should be 'to sell their land'.