SSC CGL Undated PYQs

Question 1

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
One who does not believe in the existence of God.

Accepted Answer

The correct one-word substitute for 'One who does not believe in the existence of God' is 'Atheist'. An Atheist is someone who denies the existence of God or gods. The given correct answer '3' (Anarchist) is incorrect.

Question 2

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Credit card ______ has increased in recent years.

Accepted Answer

The sentence describes a negative trend associated with credit cards. 'Fraud' meaning wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain, is the only option that fits this context.

Question 3

The scientific study of birds is called ______.

Accepted Answer

The scientific study of birds is known as ornithology. This is a direct vocabulary recall question.

Question 4

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. According to his hypothesis, now known as the neuron theory, each nerve cell
communicates with others through contiguity rather than continuity.
B. The watershed of all studies of the nervous system was an observation made in 1889 by
Spanish scientist Santiago Ramón y Cajal.
C. It has since been proved that Cajal’s theory is not universally true, but his central idea has
remained an accurate guiding principle for all further study.
D. That is, communication between adjacent but separate cells must take place across the
space and barriers separating them.

Accepted Answer

Sentence B introduces the main topic, Santiago Ramón y Cajal's observation. Sentence A then elaborates on his hypothesis mentioned in B. Sentence D clarifies the hypothesis further, and C provides a concluding remark about the theory's lasting impact despite later refinements.

Question 5

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A bad egg

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'a bad egg' refers to a person who is untrustworthy and deceitful. Option 2 accurately captures this meaning, indicating someone who is dishonest and unreliable.

Question 6

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence. If no substitution is required, select ‘No substitution’. 
After the old building was pulled out, the building contractor surveyed the progress of the
work.

Accepted Answer

The phrasal verb 'pull down' means to demolish a building. 'Pulled out' is incorrect in this context as it typically refers to removing something from inside or withdrawing. Therefore, 'was pulled down' is the most appropriate substitution.

Question 7

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Tag (n)

Accepted Answer

The word 'tag' as a noun refers to a label or a small piece of material attached to something. Among the given options, 'Label' is the most appropriate synonym.

Question 8

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
My neighbour was admitted to the hospital when he developed an allergic ______ to some
medicine he took.

Accepted Answer

The word 'reaction' is the most appropriate choice to describe an adverse effect or response to medicine. The other options do not fit the context of an allergic response.

Question 9

Select the option in which the words share the same relationship as that shared by the
given pair of words.
Pedology : Soil

Accepted Answer

The given pair 'Pedology : Soil' shows the study of something. Pedology is the study of soil. We need to find an option where the first word is the study of the second word. Option 2, 'Pomology : Fruits', fits this relationship as Pomology is the study of fruits.

Question 10

The liver is affected; and skin and eyes turn yellow due to the deposit of bile pigments.
Which of the following digestive disorders is described here?

Accepted Answer

The symptoms described, including the liver being affected and the skin and eyes turning yellow due to bile pigment deposition, are characteristic signs of Jaundice. This condition is directly related to the digestive system and liver function.

Question 11

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence. If no substitution is required, select ‘No substitution’. 
Many artisans were almost without any work during the pandemic.

Accepted Answer

The original sentence 'Many artisans were almost without any work during the pandemic' is grammatically correct and idiomatic. The phrase 'almost without any work' correctly conveys that they had very little or no work.

Question 12

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 'Excited', 'Nostalgic', and 'Energised' all describe states of heightened emotion or energy. 'Timid' describes a state of fear or shyness, which is different from the other three.

Question 13

Four number-pairs have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and
one is different. Select the number-pair that is different.

Accepted Answer

The pattern is that the second number is the square of the first number multiplied by 2 (N : N^2 * 2). For options 1, 3, and 4, this pattern holds true. However, for option 2 (19 : 622), 19^2 * 2 = 361 * 2 = 722, which is not 622.

Question 14

The lowest temperature at which a substance catches fire is called its:

Accepted Answer

The lowest temperature at which a substance catches fire and continues to burn is defined as its ignition temperature. This is a fundamental concept in chemistry and physics related to combustion.

Question 15

How many oxygen atoms are present in a molecule of potassium permanganate?

Accepted Answer

Potassium permanganate has the chemical formula KMnO₄. The subscript '4' next to the 'O' indicates that there are four oxygen atoms in one molecule of potassium permanganate.

Question 16

Which of the following waterfalls is located in Madhya Pradesh?

Accepted Answer

The Dhuandhar Falls are located on the Narmada River in Bhedaghat, Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. The other options are located in different states: Shivasamudram in Karnataka, Dudhsagar in Goa/Karnataka, and Khandadhar in Odisha.

Question 17

Who among the following issued Mahzarnama in 1579?

Accepted Answer

The Mahzarnama, also known as the 'Infallibility Decree', was issued by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1579. This decree gave Akbar the authority to interpret Islamic law.

Question 18

The Battle of Khanua was fought between Babur and ______.

Accepted Answer

The Battle of Khanua was fought in 1527 between the Mughal emperor Babur and Rana Sanga of Mewar. The given correct answer 'Hemu' is incorrect. Hemu fought against Akbar in the Second Battle of Panipat.

Question 19

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence. If no substitution is required, select ‘No substitution’.
Sameer gave very less information to Muneer about the progress of the work.

Accepted Answer

The word 'information' is an uncountable noun. For uncountable nouns, 'little' or 'much' should be used, not 'less' or 'many'. Therefore, 'very little information' is the correct phrase.

Question 20

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. It is essential for the marketer to study the behaviour of the consumers in order to
make better strategic marketing decisions.
B. The study of consumer behaviour is equally important for the non-profit
organisations such as governmental agencies, hospitals, NGOs, charitable
organisations. 
C. Thus, by studying the consumer behaviour before and during purchase helps in
production scheduling, designing, pricing, positioning, segmentation, advertising and
other promotional activities.
D. If the marketer has complete knowledge about the consumer’s likings or disliking,
then he can predict the response of the potential customers towards his offerings.

Accepted Answer

Sentence B introduces the importance of consumer behavior study for non-profit organizations, which logically follows the general importance mentioned in A. Sentence C then details the benefits of this study, and D provides a specific example of how understanding consumer preferences helps marketers. The sequence BCAD creates a coherent flow from general importance to specific applications and benefits.