SSC CGL Undated PYQs

Question 1

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Ramify

Accepted Answer

The word 'ramify' means to spread out or branch out. Therefore, its antonym would be a word that means to bring together or combine. 'Unite' is the most appropriate antonym among the given options.

Question 2

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
On edge

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'on edge' means to be nervous, anxious, or irritable, often due to anticipation or stress. Option 4, 'Nervous and unable to relax,' perfectly captures this meaning.

Question 3

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of
words.
An incongruous or chaotic mixture

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'an incongruous or chaotic mixture' directly describes 'cacophony', which means a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds. While 'discord' is related, 'cacophony' specifically refers to a mixture that is chaotic and unpleasant, often in sound.

Question 4

Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the given words in the
order in which they appear in an English dictionary.
1. Cardinal
2. Cartography
3. Cardiac
4. Carrot
5. Callous
6. Careless

Accepted Answer

To arrange words in dictionary order, compare them letter by letter from left to right. The first letter 'C' is common to all. Then compare the second letter, then the third, and so on. The correct order is Callous, Cardinal, Cardiac, Careless, Carrot, Cartography.

Question 5

Which of the following is a flightless bird?

Accepted Answer

The question asks to identify a flightless bird from the given options. While hens can fly short distances, kiwis are famously flightless birds native to New Zealand. The provided correct answer '1' (Hen) is incorrect; the correct answer should be '3' (Kiwi).

Question 6

Who among the following hit the winning runs for India against Australia at the
Brisbane Test of January 2021?

Accepted Answer

The question tests knowledge of a specific event in sports history. Rishabh Pant scored the winning runs for India in the Brisbane Test against Australia in January 2021.

Question 7

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. The mouse, however, reached his hole in safety. 
B. A bull was bitten by a mouse, and, pained by the wound, tried to capture him. 
C. The mouse, peeping out, crept up his flank and, again biting him, retreated to his
hole. 
D. The bull dug into the walls with his horns until, wearied, he crouched down and
slept by the hole.

Accepted Answer

The paragraph describes a sequence of events. Sentence B introduces the initial action of the mouse biting the bull. Sentence A follows, indicating the mouse's escape to its hole. Sentence D describes the bull's reaction to the mouse's hole, and C describes the mouse's subsequent action from the hole. This order (BADC) creates a coherent narrative.

Question 8

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Accepted Answer

The word 'Reciept' is incorrectly spelt. The correct spelling is 'Receipt', with 'ei' instead of 'ie'. This is a common spelling error.

Question 9

The following sentence has been split into segments. One of them may contain an
error. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If you don’t find any
error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.
I had all / the comforts to life / in my childhood.

Accepted Answer

The error lies in the preposition 'to'. The correct preposition to use with 'comforts' when referring to general life is 'of', making the phrase 'comforts of life'.

Question 10

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question
mark (?) in the following series.
GKH, DNL, WQO, TTS, GWH, ?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is based on opposite letter pairs. The first and third letters of each term are opposite pairs (e.g., G and T, K and P, H and S). The middle letter follows a +3 pattern (K+3=N, N+3=Q, Q+3=T, T+3=W, W+3=Z). The next term is DZL because D and W are not opposites, but the pattern is complex: GKH -> DNL (-3, +3, +4), DNL -> WQO (-7, +3, +3), WQO -> TTS (-3, +3, +4), TTS -> GWH (-13, +3, -11). The actual pattern is: 1st letter: -3, -7, -3, -13, -3. 2nd letter: +3. 3rd letter: +4, +3, +4, -11, +4. So, G-3=D, W+3=Z, H+4=L. Thus, DZL is the answer.

Question 11

‘Ashtadhyayi’, written by Sanskrit scholar Panini, is a book on ______.

Accepted Answer

Ashtadhyayi, authored by Panini, is a foundational text on Sanskrit grammar. It systematically describes the Sanskrit language through 4,000 sutras.

Question 12

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is
related to the first term.
PRACTISE : ACEIPRST :: TECHNOLOGY : ?

Accepted Answer

The pattern involves arranging the letters of the first word in alphabetical order to get the second word. Applying the same logic to 'TECHNOLOGY', arranging its letters alphabetically gives 'CEGHLNOOTY'.

Question 13

What would be the ratio of the areas of two circles, i.e. Circle-A and Circle-B, the
radius of which are 4 cm and 8 cm, respectively?

Accepted Answer

The area of a circle is given by the formula A = πr². For Circle-A, the area is π(4)² = 16π. For Circle-B, the area is π(8)² = 64π. The ratio of their areas is 16π : 64π, which simplifies to 1 : 4.

Question 14

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. It coincided with the 140th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
B. Through this innovative measure, the knowledge of the traditions and culture of
different states is being shared.
C. The initiative ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ was launched by the Honourable Prime
Minister on 31st October 2015.
D. This will lead to an enhanced bonding and national integration.

Accepted Answer

Sentence C introduces the initiative 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' and its launch date. Sentence A provides additional context by stating that the launch coincided with Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary. Sentence B describes the purpose of the initiative, and sentence D concludes by stating the positive outcome of the initiative.

Question 15

In a certain code language, ‘BHOPAL’ is coded as ‘6-24-45-48-3-36’, and ‘IMPHAL’ is
coded as ‘27-39-48-24-3-36’. How will ‘KOHIMA’ be coded in that language?

Accepted Answer

The pattern involves multiplying the positional value of each consonant by 3 and the positional value of each vowel by 3, then subtracting 3. For example, B (2) -> 2*3 = 6, H (8) -> 8*3 = 24, O (15) -> 15*3-3 = 42 (error in question or my understanding), P (16) -> 16*3 = 48, A (1) -> 1*3-3 = 0 (error in question or my understanding), L (12) -> 12*3 = 36. Let's re-evaluate. It seems the pattern is: Consonants are multiplied by 3. Vowels are multiplied by 3, then 3 is subtracted. B(2)*3=6, H(8)*3=24, O(15)*3-3=42 (still doesn't match 45). Let's try another pattern. It seems the pattern is: Consonants are multiplied by 3. Vowels are multiplied by 3. For BHOPAL: B(2)*3=6, H(8)*3=24, O(15)*3=45, P(16)*3=48, A(1)*3=3, L(12)*3=36. This matches perfectly. For KOHIMA: K(11)*3=33, O(15)*3=45, H(8)*3=24, I(9)*3=27, M(13)*3=39, A(1)*3=3. So, KOHIMA is 33-45-24-27-39-3.

Question 16

The First Amendment Act of the Constitution of India came up in ______.

Accepted Answer

The First Amendment Act to the Constitution of India was enacted in 1951. This amendment introduced several changes, most notably regarding freedom of speech and expression, and also added the Ninth Schedule to protect certain laws from judicial review.

Question 17

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that
contains a grammatical error.
What would / happen if / human beings were / govern by robots?

Accepted Answer

The sentence is in the passive voice. After 'were', a past participle form of the verb is required, not the base form. Therefore, 'govern' should be 'governed'.

Question 18

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
Most lizards rely on camouflage to hide from their enemies.

Accepted Answer

The original sentence is in the simple present tense (rely). When converting a simple present active voice sentence to passive voice, the structure becomes 'is/am/are + past participle'. Therefore, 'Camouflage is relied on by most lizards...' is the correct passive form.

Question 19

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
sober

Accepted Answer

The word 'sober' primarily means not affected by alcohol or drugs. The most direct opposite, or antonym, is 'drunk', which means intoxicated by alcohol. The other options do not convey the direct opposite meaning.

Question 20

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of
words.
Unfairly take something belonging to another for one’s use

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'Unfairly take something belonging to another for one’s use' perfectly describes the meaning of 'misappropriate'. The other options relate to misunderstanding or misinterpreting something.