SSC CGL Undated PYQs

Question 1

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

Question 2

Select  t he opt ion in which t he numbers are relat ed in t he same way as are t he
numbers of t he following set .
(7, 52, 346)

Accepted Answer

The pattern is: second number = (first number)^2 + 3, and third number = (first number)^3 + 3. For the given set (7, 52, 346), 7^2 + 3 = 49 + 3 = 52, and 7^3 + 3 = 343 + 3 = 346. Option 1 follows this pattern: 8^2 + 3 = 64 + 3 = 67, and 8^3 + 3 = 512 + 3 = 515.

Question 3

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

Question 4

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

Question 5

How many art eries are t here in an umbilical cord?

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The umbilical cord typically contains two umbilical arteries and one umbilical vein. The arteries carry deoxygenated blood and waste products away from the fetus to the placenta.

Question 6

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

Question 7

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

Question 8

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

Question 9

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

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

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.

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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 14

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

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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 15

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

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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 16

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 17

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 18

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

Question 19

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

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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 20

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

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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.