SSC CGL Undated PYQs

Question 1

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. There are many secondary reasons as well along with increasing levels of carbon.
B. The term is used to describe the unnatural rise in earth’s average temperature.
C. Increased carbon dioxide is the primary driver of global warming.
D. Global warming is the single biggest threat to life on earth today.

Accepted Answer

The paragraph starts with a general statement about global warming (D), followed by its definition (B). Then, it introduces the primary cause (C) and secondary causes (A). This logical flow creates a coherent paragraph.

Question 2

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Accepted Answer

The word 'Pessymist' is incorrectly spelled. The correct spelling is 'Pessimist'. The other words are spelled correctly.

Question 3

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No improvement. 
Long after those ﬁve horses ﬁnish drinking water from the trough, an old horse appeared
over the brow of the hill.

Accepted Answer

The sentence describes two past actions, one happening before the other. The action that happened earlier (horses finishing water) should be in the Past Perfect tense ('had finished'), while the later action (old horse appearing) is in the Simple Past tense.

Question 4

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives
their correct order. 
A. So, in the agrarian era, you destroy your enemy’s productive capacity by burning his crops
or ﬁelds. 
B. Now, in the information era, destroying the enemy’s productive capacity means
destroying their information infrastructure. 
C. You battle with your enemy by destroying the enemy’s productive capacity, which will be
different depending upon the foundation of economy. 
D. But in the industrial era, ending productive capacity meant bombing of the factories that
are located in cities and main industrial areas.

Accepted Answer

Sentence C introduces the main idea of destroying an enemy's productive capacity based on the economic foundation. Sentence A then provides an example from the agrarian era. Sentence D follows with an example from the industrial era, and B concludes with the information era, maintaining a chronological and logical flow.

Question 5

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. 
Relief

Accepted Answer

The word 'Relief' means the alleviation of pain, distress, or anxiety, or assistance given to those in need. 'Aid' means help or assistance, which is the closest synonym among the given options.

Question 6

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. 
Humane

Accepted Answer

The word 'Humane' means showing compassion or benevolence. The most appropriate antonym is 'Cruel', which means willfully causing pain or suffering to others.

Question 7

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. 
A building where grain is kept or stored

Accepted Answer

The question asks for a single word that means 'A building where grain is kept or stored'. 'Granary' is the correct term for such a building. The other options do not fit this definition.

Question 8

Select the most appropriate option to ﬁll in the blank. 
The popular leader is remarkable for the way in which he ______ the qualities of a good
politician and a world class thinker.

Accepted Answer

The sentence describes the leader's ability to display or exhibit qualities. 'Shows' is the most appropriate and natural fit to convey this meaning in the context of combining characteristics.

Question 9

Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is
different. Select the letter-cluster that is different.

Accepted Answer

The pattern in options 1, 2, and 4 is that the difference between the first and second letter is +2, and between the second and third letter is +3 (e.g., L+2=N, N+3=Q). Option 3, JLP, follows a pattern of +2, +4 (J+2=L, L+4=P), making it the different one.

Question 10

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in
the following series.
13, 26, 52, 104, ?

Accepted Answer

The given series follows a pattern where each subsequent number is double the previous number. Starting with 13, 13 * 2 = 26, 26 * 2 = 52, 52 * 2 = 104. Therefore, the next number will be 104 * 2 = 208.

Question 11

Which of the following is a characteristic of conservative force?

Accepted Answer

A conservative force is one for which the work done in moving a particle between two points is independent of the path taken, and the work done in a closed path is zero. This implies that the energy associated with the work done is completely recoverable.

Question 12

Who among the following became the ﬁrst Indian javelin thrower to win an Asian
Games gold medal in 2018?

Accepted Answer

The question asks to identify the first Indian javelin thrower to win an Asian Games gold medal in 2018. Neeraj Chopra achieved this historic feat, making him the correct answer.

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. There lived a foolish king in a large kingdom. 
B. He thought that it will be a good joke.
C. He did not realise that what he thought of as a joke would cost him heavily.
D. The king once decided to throw all his ministers in prison for a day.

Accepted Answer

Sentence A introduces the main character, the foolish king. Sentence D describes an action taken by the king. Sentence B explains the king's motivation for that action. Sentence C provides a consequence or realization about the king's action. This sequence forms a coherent narrative.

Question 14

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Accepted Answer

The word 'Dissapoint' is incorrectly spelled. The correct spelling is 'Disappoint', with a single 's' and a double 'p'. All other words are spelled correctly.

Question 15

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

Euro, Loti, and Naira are all currencies used in different countries. Pint is a unit of volume, not a currency. Therefore, Pint is the odd one out.

Question 16

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no
improvement is needed select ‘No improvement required’.
He will lose all his wealth if he doesn't mends his ways.

Accepted Answer

The auxiliary verb 'doesn't' (does not) is followed by the base form of the main verb. Therefore, 'mends' should be changed to 'mend'. Option 3 correctly applies this rule.

Question 17

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A person appointed by two parties to solve a dispute

Accepted Answer

An 'arbitrator' is a person chosen to settle a dispute. The other options refer to someone who rejects authority (anarchist), someone who disbelieves in God (atheist), or someone who examines financial records (auditor).

Question 18

Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number
is related to the ﬁrst number.
14 : 112 : : 18 : ?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is that the second number is the square of the first number divided by 2. So, 14^2 / 2 = 196 / 2 = 98. This is not 112. Let's try another pattern. The second number is the first number multiplied by (first number / 2). So, 14 * (14 / 2) = 14 * 7 = 98. This is also not 112. The pattern is the first number multiplied by (first number - 6). So, 14 * (14 - 6) = 14 * 8 = 112. Applying this to the third number: 18 * (18 - 6) = 18 * 12 = 216. This is not among the options. Let's try another pattern. The second number is the first number multiplied by 8. So, 14 * 8 = 112. Applying this to the third number: 18 * 8 = 144. This is not among the options. Let's try another pattern. The second number is the first number multiplied by (first number / 2 + 1). So, 14 * (14 / 2 + 1) = 14 * (7 + 1) = 14 * 8 = 112. Applying this to the third number: 18 * (18 / 2 + 1) = 18 * (9 + 1) = 18 * 10 = 180.

Question 19

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Sabotage

Accepted Answer

Sabotage means to deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct something. Therefore, the most appropriate antonym is 'Create', which means to bring something into existence.

Question 20

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. 
Through thick and thin

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'through thick and thin' means to support someone or something in good times and bad times, or under all circumstances. Option 4, 'Under all conditions', accurately captures this meaning.