SSC CGL Undated PYQs

Question 1

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that
contains a grammatical error.
One of / the biggest enterprise / in India / is declaring a lockout.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'One of the' should be followed by a plural noun. Therefore, 'enterprise' should be 'enterprises'. The correct sentence should be 'One of the biggest enterprises in India is declaring a lockout.'

Question 2

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of
words.
A group of people, typically with vehicles or animals travelling together

Accepted Answer

The term 'caravan' specifically refers to a group of people, often with vehicles or animals, traveling together, especially across a desert or through difficult country. The other options do not fit this description.

Question 3

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. Sculpture and painting form an integral part of temple architecture.
B. The city is visited by thousands curious to see the temple in the form of a chariot.
C. The finest example of this is Konark Temple in Puri.
D. The chariot with immense wheels and horses is carved from stone.

Accepted Answer

Sentence A introduces the general idea of sculpture and painting in temple architecture. Sentence C provides a specific example, Konark Temple, which logically follows A. Sentence B describes the temple's popularity, and D details its unique chariot form, both elaborating on the Konark Temple mentioned in C.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'on the horizon' refers to something that is imminent or likely to happen in the near future. Option 3, 'An event that is likely to happen soon', accurately captures this meaning. The given correct answer (1) is incorrect.

Question 5

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Spill

Accepted Answer

The word 'Spill' means to cause liquid to flow over the edge of its container, or to fall out. 'Filter' means to pass a liquid or gas through a device to remove unwanted material. These words are antonyms, not synonyms. The given answer is incorrect. The most appropriate synonym for 'Spill' among the options is 'Drop'.

Question 6

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Breakthrough

Accepted Answer

The word 'Breakthrough' means a significant discovery or development. Among the given options, 'Discovery' is the closest in meaning.

Question 7

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
In addition to understanding the specific issue to be tackled, the sub-committee
examined the larger ______ on the problem.

Accepted Answer

The sentence implies the sub-committee looked at the broader context or viewpoint of the problem. 'Perspective' (option 3) means a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something, which fits perfectly. 'Perception' (option 1) refers to the way in which something is regarded, understood, or interpreted, which is also plausible but 'perspective' is a stronger fit for 'larger ______ on the problem'.

Question 8

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
The postman had delayed the letter.

Accepted Answer

To change an active voice sentence in the past perfect tense (Subject + had + V3 + Object) to passive voice, the structure becomes (Object + had + been + V3 + by + Subject). Applying this rule to 'The postman had delayed the letter' gives 'The letter had been delayed by the postman'.

Question 9

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence. If no substitution is required, select ‘No substitution’.
Much of the truth about the mysterious death of her pet was not revealed.

Accepted Answer

The subject 'Much of the truth' is singular, so the singular verb 'was' is correctly used. Therefore, no substitution is required.

Question 10

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Chaos

Accepted Answer

The word 'Chaos' refers to a state of complete disorder and confusion. Among the given options, 'Confusion' is the closest in meaning, representing a state of disarray or lack of clarity. Therefore, 'Confusion' is the most appropriate synonym.

Question 11

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The jungle was nearly ______, so the progress was slow.

Accepted Answer

The sentence implies that the jungle was difficult to move through, making 'impenetrable' (meaning impossible to pass through or enter) the most suitable word. The other options do not fit the context of slow progress due to jungle conditions.

Question 12

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that
contains a grammatical error.
The supervisor / wanted to known / the pros and cons / of the issue.

Accepted Answer

The error is in segment 4. After 'to', the base form of the verb should be used. Therefore, 'known' should be 'know'.

Question 13

Select the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom.
To the nines

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'to the nines' means to perfection, to a high degree of excellence, or dressed immaculately. Option 1 accurately reflects this meaning.

Question 14

______ is a practice of establishing and managing individual trees generally for
amenity purposes.

Accepted Answer

Arboriculture is the cultivation, management, and study of individual trees, shrubs, vines, and other perennial woody plants. Floriculture is the cultivation of flowering and ornamental plants. Silviculture is the practice of controlling the growth, composition, health, and quality of forests. Viniculture is the science and practice of making wine.

Question 15

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. There are many secondary reasons as well along with increasing levels of carbon.
B. The term is used to describe the unnatural rise in earth’s average temperature.
C. Increased carbon dioxide is the primary driver of global warming.
D. Global warming is the single biggest threat to life on earth today.

Accepted Answer

Sentence D introduces the main topic, 'Global warming'. Sentence B defines it. Sentence C then discusses the primary cause, and A adds secondary reasons, forming a logical flow from general to specific causes.

Question 16

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Elated

Accepted Answer

The word 'Elated' means ecstatically happy or thrilled. The most appropriate antonym, meaning the opposite, is 'Depressed', which signifies a state of unhappiness or despondency.

Question 17

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Accepted Answer

The question asks to identify the incorrectly spelt word. 'Pessymist' is incorrectly spelled; the correct spelling is 'Pessimist'. The other words are spelled correctly.

Question 18

Pongal festival is celebrated for four days in Tamil Nadu. What is the fourth day of Pongal
called?

Accepted Answer

Pongal is a four-day harvest festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu. The first day is Bhogi Pongal, the second is Thai Pongal, the third is Mattu Pongal, and the fourth day is Kaanum Pongal.

Question 19

What was the theme of the 107th Indian Science Congress held in Bengaluru?

Accepted Answer

The 107th Indian Science Congress, held in Bengaluru, had the theme 'Science and Technology: Rural Development'. This event focuses on scientific advancements and their application for societal benefit.

Question 20

Which of the following rivers ﬂows through Tiruttani a famous pilgrimage place of South
India?

Accepted Answer

Tiruttani, a significant pilgrimage site in South India, is located on the banks of the Nandi River. The Nandi River is a small, seasonal river that flows through the region.