SSC CGL Undated PYQs

Question 1

Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. 
He said to me, "What are you doing?"

Accepted Answer

When converting an interrogative sentence (question) from direct to indirect speech, 'said to' changes to 'asked'. The conjunction 'that' is not used with 'wh-questions', and the sentence structure becomes assertive (subject + verb). Therefore, 'He asked me what I was doing' is the correct form.

Question 2

Select the most appropriate word to substitute the underlined word of the given sentence. If
no substitution is required, select ‘No improvement’. 
There is a great degrade in values in modern age.

Accepted Answer

The word 'degrade' is a verb, but the sentence requires a noun to describe 'a great decline' in values. 'Degradation' is the correct noun form that fits the context.

Question 3

Select the synonym of the given word. 
PATHETIC

Accepted Answer

The word 'pathetic' means arousing pity, especially through vulnerability or sadness. 'Pitiful' is a direct synonym, meaning deserving or arousing pity.

Question 4

Select the most appropriate word to ﬁll in the blank. 
It is an ______ day to start your new business.

Accepted Answer

The sentence implies a positive start for a new business. 'Auspicious' means conducive to success; favorable, which perfectly fits the context. The other options have negative or irrelevant connotations.

Question 5

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. 
We must ______ help to the homeless and physically disabled people.

Accepted Answer

The most appropriate word to fill the blank is 'render'. 'Render help' is a common and correct collocation meaning to provide assistance. While 'donate' and 'contribute' are related to giving, they usually refer to money or goods, and 'exert' means to apply force or influence.

Question 6

Name the media company that purchased the legendary studio of 21st Century Fox.

Accepted Answer

The Walt Disney Company acquired the majority of 21st Century Fox's assets, including its film and television studios, in a major deal that closed in 2019. This was a significant event in the media industry.

Question 7

What is the more common name for solid carbon dioxide?

Accepted Answer

Solid carbon dioxide is commonly known as Dry Ice. It is used for refrigeration and creating fog effects.

Question 8

Name the physicist who is credited with the discovery of the Neutron. This 1932
discovery led to his winning the Nobel Prize.

Accepted Answer

James Chadwick is credited with the discovery of the neutron in 1932, for which he received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1935. This is a direct recall of a fundamental scientific discovery.

Question 9

Kolathunadu, Valluvanad and Thekkumkoor were ancient small-time kingdoms in
which state of India?

Accepted Answer

Kolathunadu, Valluvanad, and Thekkumkoor were historical kingdoms located in the present-day state of Kerala. These kingdoms were significant in the medieval history of South India.

Question 10

As of February 2020, who is the President of Sri Lanka?

Accepted Answer

The question asks for the President of Sri Lanka as of February 2020. Gotabaya Rajapaksa was the President of Sri Lanka during that period, having been elected in November 2019.

Question 11

As on January 2020, Shri Bhupesh Baghel is the Chief Minister of which of the
following states?

Accepted Answer

As of January 2020, Bhupesh Baghel was indeed the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh. This is a direct factual recall question about current affairs at the time.

Question 12

Who is the first and currently the only batsman to score double hundreds in four
consecutive test series?

Accepted Answer

The question asks for the first and only batsman to score double hundreds in four consecutive Test series. This is a specific cricket record held by Virat Kohli. The given correct answer (4. Rohit Sharma) is incorrect.

Question 13

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
One of the boys from our school have been selected for National Badminton
Championship.

Accepted Answer

The subject of the sentence is 'One', which is singular. Therefore, the verb should also be singular ('has been selected') to agree with the subject, not 'have been selected'.

Question 14

Select the passive form of the given sentence. 
The manager keeps the work pending.

Accepted Answer

The given sentence 'The manager keeps the work pending' is in the simple present tense. To convert it to passive voice, the structure 'Subject + is/am/are + V3 (past participle) + by + Object' is used. Therefore, 'The work is kept pending by the manager' is the correct passive form.

Question 15

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence. If no substitution is required, select No improvement 
The Director will agree with the proposal if we do not exceed the budget.

Accepted Answer

The verb 'agree' when followed by a proposal or plan typically takes the preposition 'to'. 'Agree with' is used for people or opinions. Therefore, 'agree to the proposal' is the correct usage.

Question 16

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct
order 
A. However, the rate of population increase is another important factor to consider. 
B. This change can be expressed in two ways. 
C. Growth of population refers to the change in the number of inhabitants of a country.
D. First, in terms of absolute numbers and second, in terms of percentage change.

Accepted Answer

Sentence C introduces the main topic: 'Growth of population'. Sentence B then elaborates on 'This change' mentioned in C. Sentence D further explains the 'two ways' mentioned in B. Finally, sentence A introduces a contrasting 'However' point.

Question 17

Select the correct synonym of the given word. 
Obligatory

Accepted Answer

The word 'obligatory' means required by a legal, moral, or other rule; compulsory. 'Mandatory' has the same meaning, making it the correct synonym. The other options are unrelated in meaning.

Question 18

Which of the following martial art forms is practiced in the state of Punjab and West
Bengal?

Accepted Answer

Lathi is a traditional martial art form practiced in both Punjab and West Bengal, involving the use of a bamboo stick. The other options are associated with different states: Mardaani Khel with Maharashtra, Thang-ta with Manipur, and Kalaripayattu with Kerala.

Question 19

Which of the following is caused by a virus named 'Varicella zoster'?

Accepted Answer

Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by the Varicella zoster virus. The other options are caused by different pathogens: Polio by poliovirus, Rabies by rabies virus, and Cholera by bacteria (Vibrio cholerae).

Question 20

Which one of the following statements is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

Pressure is measured in Pascals (Pa) or N/m², not Metre. Metre is a unit of length. The other statements are correct scientific facts.