SSC CGL Undated PYQs

Question 1

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. 
Relief

Accepted Answer

The word 'relief' means a feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress, or assistance, especially in the form of money or food, given to those in special need. 'Aid' means help or support, which aligns with the second definition of relief.

Question 2

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. 
Humane

Accepted Answer

The word 'humane' means showing compassion or benevolence. The most appropriate antonym is 'cruel', which means willfully causing pain or suffering to others.

Question 3

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. 
A building where grain is kept or stored

Accepted Answer

The question asks for a single word that means 'A building where grain is kept or stored'. The correct word for this definition is 'Granary'.

Question 4

In which year was the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA) founded?

Accepted Answer

The Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA) was founded in 1928 by revolutionaries like Bhagat Singh and Chandrashekhar Azad at Feroz Shah Kotla in Delhi. The given correct answer '4' (1930) is incorrect. The correct year is 1928.

Question 5

Who was the Governor General of Bengal during the 3rd Anglo-Mysore war?

Accepted Answer

The Third Anglo-Mysore War took place from 1790 to 1792. During this period, Lord Cornwallis (2nd Earl Cornwallis) served as the Governor-General of Bengal.

Question 6

Who is the author of the book ‘Dreams From My Father’?

Accepted Answer

The book 'Dreams From My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance' is a memoir by Barack Obama, who later became the 44th President of the United States. It was first published in 1995. The given correct answer '2' (Navin Chawla) is incorrect.

Question 7

In which of the following years were two additional Commissioners appointed to the
Election commission of India for the ﬁrst time?

Accepted Answer

The Election Commission of India was made a multi-member body for the first time in 1989, when two additional Election Commissioners were appointed. This change was brought about by the Election Commissioner Amendment Act, 1989.

Question 8

Which of the following players of the Indian cricket team laid the foundation of the Cricket
Stadium and Training Centre at ‘Heartfulness Institute’s’ headquarters in Hyderabad?

Accepted Answer

The question asks about a specific event related to a cricket stadium's foundation at the Heartfulness Institute in Hyderabad. This is a factual recall question. Rohit Sharma laid the foundation for the Cricket Stadium and Training Centre at the Heartfulness Institute's headquarters in Hyderabad.

Question 9

Which of the following railway stations has been certiﬁed by FSSAI as the country’s ﬁrst ‘Eat
Right Station’?

Accepted Answer

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) certified Mumbai Central railway station as India's first 'Eat Right Station' in 2019. This certification is awarded to stations that set benchmarks in providing safe and wholesome food to passengers.

Question 10

Select the correct indirect narration of the given sentence. 
She said, "We visited Uttarakhand in the summer vacation."

Accepted Answer

When converting direct speech to indirect speech, the past simple tense ('visited') changes to the past perfect tense ('had visited'). Also, the pronoun 'we' changes to 'they' to reflect the speaker's perspective.

Question 11

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence. If no substitution is required, select No Improvement. 
If he doesn’t score forty percent in all the subjects, he would not be promoted to the next
class.

Accepted Answer

This is a Type 1 conditional sentence (If + Simple Present, Simple Future). The 'if' clause uses 'doesn't score' (Simple Present), so the main clause should use 'will not be promoted' (Simple Future). 'Would not be' is used in Type 2 conditionals.

Question 12

Select the most appropriate option for blank No.1

Accepted Answer

The blank requires an indefinite article before 'great' which starts with a consonant sound. 'A' is the correct indefinite article for words beginning with a consonant sound.

Question 13

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives
their correct order. 
A. It provides training for the development of oral and aural skills and is a great supplement
to classroom teaching. 
B. Technology is growing very fast day by day and is contributing a lot towards improving
communication skills. 
C. Thus, it is the responsibility of a teacher to make the learners understand that their aim is
to master the language, not the technology. 
D. However, it cannot be a substitute for the conventional method of language teaching.

Accepted Answer

Sentence B introduces the topic of technology improving communication skills. Sentence A elaborates on how technology provides training. Sentence D presents a contrasting view using 'However'. Sentence C concludes by emphasizing the teacher's responsibility. This sequence forms a coherent paragraph.

Question 14

Select the correctly spelt word.

Accepted Answer

The question asks to identify the correctly spelt word among the given options. 'Catalogue' is the only word spelt correctly. The other words 'Agression', 'Temprature', and 'Millionare' are misspelled.

Question 15

Select the most appropriate word to ﬁll in the blank. 
The reckless young man was ______ for the debts incurred by him.

Accepted Answer

The word 'liable' means responsible by law, which fits the context of being responsible for debts. The other options do not convey this meaning.

Question 16

In memory of whom is the Madhavpur Mela of Gujarat celebrated?

Accepted Answer

The Madhavpur Mela in Gujarat is a significant cultural event that celebrates the marriage of Lord Krishna and Rukmini. This fair is held annually and is known for its vibrant traditions and cultural performances.

Question 17

Which of the following acids is NOT present in grapes?

Accepted Answer

Grapes primarily contain tartaric acid and malic acid. Citric acid is found in citrus fruits like lemons and oranges. Acetic acid is found in vinegar.

Question 18

Which of the following Viceroys of India addressed the Bengal famine of 1943 by ordering
the army to distribute relief supplies to the starving rural Bengalis?

Accepted Answer

The Bengal famine of 1943 occurred during the tenure of Lord Wavell as Viceroy of India. He took measures to address the famine, including ordering the army to distribute relief supplies.

Question 19

Who was honoured with the 1st recipient of the Muppavarapu National Award for Social
Service at Hyderabad on 9th January 2020?

Accepted Answer

The Muppavarapu National Award for Social Service was instituted by the Muppavarapu Foundation. Dr. Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan, a renowned agricultural scientist, was the first recipient of this award in 2020.

Question 20

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. 
Lucy has already cut the cake when we reached the party hall.

Accepted Answer

The sentence describes two past actions: 'Lucy cut the cake' and 'we reached the party hall'. The action that happened first (cutting the cake) should be in the past perfect tense, while the later action (reaching the hall) should be in the simple past tense. Therefore, 'Lucy has already cut the cake' should be 'Lucy had already cut the cake'.