SSC CGL Undated PYQs

Question 1

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question
mark (?) in the following series.
FCC, UFH, OIS, LLX, FOC, ?

Accepted Answer

The series follows a pattern for each letter's position. First letter: F(-11) -> U(-6) -> O(-3) -> L(-6) -> F(-11) -> U. Second letter: C(+3) -> F(+3) -> I(+3) -> L(+3) -> O(+3) -> R. Third letter: C(+5) -> H(+11) -> S(+5) -> X(+5) -> C(+5) -> H. Thus, the next term is URH.

Question 2

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs that can sequentially replace the
* signs and make the given equation correct.
88 * 120 * 42 * 240 * 48 * 2

Accepted Answer

We need to test each option by substituting the signs into the equation and checking if it holds true. Option 4: 88 = 120 - 42 + 240 ÷ 48 × 2. Following the order of operations (BODMAS/PEMDAS), 240 ÷ 48 = 5, and 5 × 2 = 10. So, 88 = 120 - 42 + 10. This simplifies to 88 = 78 + 10, which is 88 = 88. Thus, option 4 is correct.

Question 3

______ is concerned with constructing records of past climates and climatic events
by analysis of tree growth characteristics, especially growth rings.

Accepted Answer

Dendroclimatology is the study of past climates using tree rings. The prefix 'dendro-' refers to trees, and 'climatology' is the study of climate. This term directly describes the process mentioned in the question.

Question 4

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Prey

Accepted Answer

The word 'prey' refers to an animal that is hunted and killed by another for food. The most appropriate antonym is 'predator', which is an animal that hunts and kills other animals for food.

Question 5

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A long shot

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'a long shot' refers to something that has a very small chance of succeeding. Therefore, option 4, 'Little chance of success', is the most appropriate meaning.

Question 6

What is the repo rate given by the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy
Committee (MPC) as on 7 April 2021?

Accepted Answer

As of April 7, 2021, the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee maintained the repo rate at 4%. This information is a direct recall of a specific economic policy rate at a given time.

Question 7

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of
words.
A fictional being from another world

Accepted Answer

The term 'alien' specifically refers to a being from another world, which perfectly matches the given phrase. The other options refer to people from different places on Earth or unknown individuals.

Question 8

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Accepted Answer

The word 'Whitan' is incorrectly spelled. The correct spelling is 'Whiten'. The other words 'Enlighten', 'Hasten', and 'Brighten' are all correctly spelled.

Question 9

Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the given words in a logical
and meaningful order.
1. Chapterlist
2. Bibliography
3. Preface
4. Cover page
5. Chapters

Accepted Answer

The correct logical order for the parts of a book is: Cover page, Preface, Chapterlist, Chapters, and finally Bibliography. This sequence follows the typical structure of a book from front to back.

Question 10

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number from among the given options
that can replace the question mark (?) in it.
18 24 19
7 8 9
8 11 14
17 ? 14

Accepted Answer

Observe the pattern in each column. In the first column, 18 - 7 + 8 = 19. In the third column, 19 - 9 + 14 = 24. Applying the same logic to the second column, 24 - 8 + 11 = 27. However, the given options do not include 27. Let's re-examine the pattern. The pattern is (First number - Second number) * 2 + Third number = Fourth number. In the first column: (18 - 7) * 2 + 8 = 11 * 2 + 8 = 22 + 8 = 30. This is not 17. Let's try another pattern. The pattern is (First number + Third number) - Second number = Fourth number. In the first column: (18 + 8) - 7 = 26 - 7 = 19. This is not 17. Let's try another pattern. The pattern is (First number + Second number + Third number) / 2 = Fourth number. In the first column: (18 + 7 + 8) / 2 = 33 / 2 = 16.5. This is not 17. Let's try another pattern. The pattern is (First number + Second number - Third number) * 2 = Fourth number. In the first column: (18 + 7 - 8) * 2 = 17 * 2 = 34. This is not 17. Let's try another pattern. The pattern is (First number - Second number + Third number) = Fourth number. In the first column: 18 - 7 + 8 = 19. This is not 17. Let's try another pattern. The pattern is (First number + Second number + Third number) - 16 = Fourth number. In the first column: 18 + 7 + 8 - 16 = 33 - 16 = 17. This works for the first column. In the third column: 19 + 9 + 14 - 16 = 42 - 16 = 26. This is not 14. Let's try another pattern. The pattern is (First number + Third number) - Second number = Fourth number. In the first column: (18 + 8) - 7 = 26 - 7 = 19. This is not 17. Let's try another pattern. The pattern is (First number + Second number) - Third number = Fourth number. In the first column: (18 + 7) - 8 = 25 - 8 = 17. This works for the first column. In the third column: (19 + 9) - 14 = 28 - 14 = 14. This works for the third column. Applying this pattern to the second column: (24 + 8) - 11 = 32 - 11 = 21. So the missing number is 21.

Question 11

From which of the following English words is the name ‘Bhangra’ derived in the
context of Bhangra Dance?

Accepted Answer

The name 'Bhangra' is derived from 'Bhang', which refers to hemp, a plant historically associated with the region and its cultural practices. This connection highlights the agricultural and natural roots of the dance form.

Question 12

Which of the following dwarf planets lies in the main asteroid belt?

Accepted Answer

Ceres is the only dwarf planet located in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. The other options (Eris, Makemake, Haumea) are trans-Neptunian objects located in the Kuiper Belt or beyond.

Question 13

Which of the following Amendments of the Constitution of India gave the status of
state to Goa?

Accepted Answer

The 56th Amendment Act of 1987 granted statehood to Goa, making it the 25th state of India. This amendment also made a special provision for the Legislative Assembly of Goa.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'on the wane' means to be decreasing in size, strength, or intensity. Therefore, 'on the decline' is the most appropriate meaning.

Question 15

Which of the following laws deduces the expression for the force between two
stationary point charges in vacuum or free space?

Accepted Answer

Coulomb's Law specifically describes the electrostatic force between two stationary, charged particles. The other laws listed deal with different physical phenomena: Lenz's Law (electromagnetic induction), Gauss' Law (electric flux), and Ohm's Law (current, voltage, resistance).

Question 16

Who among the following female wrestlers won the Ukraine Wrestling Tournament in
February 2021?

Accepted Answer

The question asks for the winner of the Ukraine Wrestling Tournament in February 2021. Vinesh Phogat won the gold medal in the women's 53kg category at this event.

Question 17

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
He opened the door for his mother.

Accepted Answer

The original sentence is in the simple past tense (He opened). To convert to passive voice, we use 'was/were' + past participle. Therefore, 'The door was opened by him for his mother' is the correct passive form.

Question 18

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. The interest rates offered depends on the bank, deposit amount and the tenure you
choose.
B. It not only helps you to save money but also helps you to earn a substantial interest
on it.
C. One of the best ways to secure your money is by investing in fixed deposits.
D. Under the fixed deposit scheme, the depositor deposits the money only once at the
time of opening the account.

Accepted Answer

Sentence C introduces the topic of fixed deposits. Sentence B elaborates on the benefits of fixed deposits. Sentence D explains how fixed deposits work, and sentence A details the factors affecting interest rates. This sequence forms a coherent paragraph.

Question 19

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. However, its importance is primarily for its location.
B. But unlike other rivers, it is not used for shipping.
C. Although not the longest river, the Rio Grande is the most important river in America. 
D. America has several long river systems.

Accepted Answer

Sentence D introduces the general topic of American river systems. Sentence C then introduces the Rio Grande as a specific important river. Sentence A explains why it's important (location), and B contrasts it with other rivers regarding shipping.

Question 20

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
Sneha said to me, “I was watching TV.”

Accepted Answer

When converting direct speech to indirect speech, the past continuous tense (was watching) changes to past perfect continuous tense (had been watching). Also, the pronoun 'I' changes to 'she' to reflect the speaker.