SSC CGL Undated PYQs

Question 1

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

Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another, which is a positive emotion. Envy, Jealousy, and Hatred are all negative emotions or feelings. Therefore, Empathy is the odd one out.

Question 2

Which of the following is the meaning of ‘Pishtaq’ in the context of medieval Indo-Islamic
architecture?

Accepted Answer

Pishtaq refers to a tall gateway or portal in Indo-Islamic architecture. The given answer '2. Water tank' is incorrect. The correct option is '1. Tall gateway'.

Question 3

Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India provides for the creation of a GST
Council?

Accepted Answer

Article 279A of the Constitution of India provides for the creation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council. This article was inserted by the Constitution (One Hundred and First Amendment) Act, 2016.

Question 4

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence. If no substitution is required, select ‘No substitution’.
The place is too much noisy.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'too much' is used before nouns (e.g., too much noise), while 'too' is used before adjectives (e.g., too noisy). Since 'noisy' is an adjective, the correct usage is 'too noisy'.

Question 5

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A person who listens to someone’s private conversation without them knowing

Accepted Answer

The term 'eavesdropper' specifically refers to a person who secretly listens to private conversations. The other options have different connotations related to clandestine activities but do not precisely fit the given definition.

Question 6

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
You need not ______ so much fuss about wearing a mask when you go out.

Accepted Answer

The idiomatic expression 'make a fuss' means to show unnecessary excitement, attention, or trouble about something. Therefore, 'make' is the most appropriate verb to complete the phrase.

Question 7

According to the Puranas, Lord Vishnu took the shape of ______ in order to rescue the earth,
which had sunk into water.

Accepted Answer

This question tests knowledge of Hindu mythology, specifically the Varaha avatar of Lord Vishnu. According to the Puranas, Vishnu took the form of a boar (Varaha) to lift the Earth from the cosmic ocean.

Question 8

Who among the following never became the Vice President of India?

Accepted Answer

Gulzarilal Nanda served as the acting Prime Minister of India twice, but never held the office of Vice President. VV Giri, BD Jatti, and Zakir Husain all served as Vice Presidents of India.

Question 9

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
"Whom did you see at the shopping mall today?” I asked my daughter.

Accepted Answer

When converting direct speech to reported speech, the tense shifts (simple past 'did you see' becomes past perfect 'had seen'), 'today' changes to 'that day', and the interrogative structure becomes an assertive statement. Option 1 correctly applies these rules.

Question 10

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
A ______ souvenir will be released on the occasion of the World Meet.

Accepted Answer

The word 'considerable' means notably large in amount, extent, or importance, which fits the context of a souvenir released for a significant event like a 'World Meet'. The other options, while related to quantity, do not convey the same sense of importance or appropriateness for a commemorative item.

Question 11

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
Modern man is completely engross in the mad pursuit of material pleasures and luxuries.

Accepted Answer

The error lies in 'completely engross'. The verb 'engross' needs to be in its past participle form 'engrossed' to function as an adjective describing the state of 'Modern man', making the correct phrase 'completely engrossed'.

Question 12

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. 
They offered me a chair

Accepted Answer

The given sentence is in the active voice (Subject-Verb-Object). To change it to passive voice, the object becomes the subject, 'was/were' + past participle is used, and the original subject becomes the agent (optional). In this case, 'me' becomes 'I', 'offered' becomes 'was offered', and 'a chair' remains the direct object. The agent 'by them' is optional but included in the correct option.

Question 13

Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
"What a good idea!", Seema remarked.

Accepted Answer

The given sentence is an exclamatory sentence. When converting an exclamatory sentence to indirect speech, 'remarked' is often changed to 'exclaimed' and 'what a' is replaced with 'very' or 'great' along with 'that it was'. Option 1 correctly applies these rules, changing 'What a good idea!' to 'that it was a very good idea'.

Question 14

Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 1

Accepted Answer

The word 'convoy' refers to a group of vehicles or ships traveling together, often for protection or convenience. The other options refer to groups of birds ('bevy', 'flock') or people ('crew'), which do not fit the context of vehicles.

Question 15

Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 2

Accepted Answer

The sentence describes a past event ('when I reached the station') and a continuous action happening at that time ('the passengers were moving'). The past continuous tense ('were moving') correctly conveys this ongoing action in the past.

Question 16

Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 3

Accepted Answer

The word 'splash' is the most appropriate option as it refers to the sound made when something hits or moves in water. The other options do not fit the context of a sound related to water.

Question 17

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom 
A bed of roses

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'a bed of roses' metaphorically refers to a situation that is easy and comfortable, without any difficulties. Option 1 accurately captures this meaning.

Question 18

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom 
A close-ﬁsted person

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'a close-fisted person' refers to someone who is unwilling to spend money, indicating a miserly nature. Therefore, 'A miserly person' is the most appropriate meaning.

Question 19

Select the most appropriate word to ﬁll in the blank. 
I like both tea and coffee but prefer the ______.

Accepted Answer

The word 'latter' is used to refer to the second of two things mentioned. Since the sentence presents two options (tea and coffee) and the speaker prefers the second one mentioned, 'latter' is the correct choice.

Question 20

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs that can sequentially replace the *
signs and balance the equation.
18 * 12 * 4 * 5 * 6 * 53

Accepted Answer

We need to test each option by substituting the signs into the equation and checking if it balances. Option 2: 18 × 12 ÷ 4 + 5 - 6 = 53. Following BODMAS, 18 × 3 + 5 - 6 = 54 + 5 - 6 = 59 - 6 = 53. This balances the equation.