SSC CGL Undated PYQs

Question 1

The following sent ence has been divided into part s. One of t hem cont ains an error.
Select  t he part  t hat  cont ains t he error from t he given opt ions.
Lack of required / vit amins and minerals / lead against  / several complicat ions / in t he
human body.

Accepted Answer

The error lies in the phrase 'lead against'. The correct idiomatic expression should be 'lead to' when referring to consequences or results. Therefore, 'lead against' should be replaced with 'lead to'.

Question 2

Select  t he opt ion t hat  expresses t he given sent ence in passive voice.
Close all t he windows.

Accepted Answer

The given sentence 'Close all the windows' is an imperative sentence. To convert an imperative sentence into passive voice, we use the structure 'Let + object + be + past participle'. Therefore, 'Let all the windows be closed' is the correct passive form.

Question 3

Select  t he most  appropriat e opt ion to fill in t he blank.
The door ______ in t he st rong wind.

Accepted Answer

The word 'slammed' accurately describes the forceful closing of a door due to strong wind. The other options do not fit the context of a door's action.

Question 4

Read t he given st at ement s and conclusions carefully. Assuming t hat  t he
informat ion given in t he st at ement s is t rue, even if it  appears to be at  variance wit h
commonly known fact s, decide which of t he given conclusions logically follow(s)
from t he st at ement s.
St at ement s: 
1. All rugs are blanket s. 
2. All blanket s are pillows.
3. Some blanket s are frames.
Conclusions:
I. All pillows are rugs.
II. Some pillows are rugs.
III. All rugs are frames

Accepted Answer

From statements 1 and 2, we deduce 'All rugs are pillows'. This means 'Some pillows are rugs' (Conclusion II) is true. Conclusions I and III do not logically follow from the given statements.

Question 5

Select  t he opt ion t hat  is relat ed to t he t hird number in t he same way as t he second
number is relat ed to t he first  number and t he sixt h number is relat ed to t he fift h
number.
13 : 4 : : 19 : ? : : 16 : 5

Accepted Answer

The pattern is (First number - 1) / 3 = Second number. For the first pair, (13 - 1) / 3 = 12 / 3 = 4. For the third pair, (16 - 1) / 3 = 15 / 3 = 5. Applying this to the second pair, (19 - 1) / 3 = 18 / 3 = 6.

Question 6

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Figure-based question. Compare the transformation rule in the prompt to each option figure.

Question 7

Where is t he famous pilgrim spot  of Sikhs, Sri Harmandir Sahib locat ed?

Accepted Answer

Sri Harmandir Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple, is the holiest gurdwara of Sikhism. It is located in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, India.

Question 8

In which of t he following years was t he All-India Harijan Sevak Sangh founded?

Accepted Answer

The All-India Harijan Sevak Sangh was founded by Mahatma Gandhi in 1932, following his fast unto death against the Communal Award. Its primary objective was to eradicate untouchability and uplift the Harijan (Dalit) community.

Question 9

Who among t he following won t he 10t h Nat ional Ice Hockey Championship t rophy in
Gulmarg in January 2021?

Accepted Answer

The 10th National Ice Hockey Championship trophy in Gulmarg in January 2021 was won by the Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP). This is a direct current affairs fact.

Question 10

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Figure-based question. Compare the transformation rule in the prompt to each option figure.

Question 11

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Figure-based question. Compare the transformation rule in the prompt to each option figure.

Question 12

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Figure-based question. Compare the transformation rule in the prompt to each option figure.

Question 13

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Figure-based question. Compare the transformation rule in the prompt to each option figure.

Question 14

The following sent ence has been divided into part s. One of t hem cont ains an error.
Select  t he part  t hat  cont ains t he error from t he given opt ions.
The Dussehra celebrat ions / in Mysore / t his year / are grandest  t han / in any ot her
part  / of t he st at e.

Accepted Answer

The error lies in the use of 'grandest than'. When comparing two things, the comparative degree (e.g., 'grander') should be used with 'than'. The superlative degree ('grandest') is used when comparing three or more things and is typically followed by 'of' or 'in'. Therefore, 'grander than' is the correct usage here.

Question 15

Sent ences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange t he sent ences in
t he right  order to form a meaningful and coherent  paragraph.
A. When he reached his town, he went  to his house and knocked at  t he door.
B. A man went  away from his home.
C. Disappoint ed, he decided to t ake it  himself.
D. One day he wrot e a let t er to his family, but  could not  find any one to t ake t he
let t er to his town.

Accepted Answer

The paragraph should start with the introduction of the man (B). Then, the event of him writing a letter and facing a problem (D) follows. His decision to take the letter himself (C) is a consequence of the problem, leading to his return home (A).

Question 16

Select  t he most  appropriat e ANTONYM of t he given word.
Pompous

Accepted Answer

Pompous means self-important or arrogant. Humble means having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance. Therefore, Humble is the most appropriate antonym.

Question 17

Select  t he most  appropriat e meaning of t he given idiom.
Be at  a loss for words

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'be at a loss for words' means to be so surprised, confused, or upset that one does not know what to say. Option 2, 'Not know what to say', directly captures this meaning.

Question 18

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Figure-based question. Compare the transformation rule in the prompt to each option figure.

Question 19

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Figure-based question. Compare the transformation rule in the prompt to each option figure.

Question 20

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Figure-based question. Compare the transformation rule in the prompt to each option figure.