SSC CGL Undated PYQs

Question 1

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence. If no substitution is required, select No improvement. 
I wish if I was the Principal of my school.

Accepted Answer

The sentence expresses a wish or a hypothetical situation, which requires the subjunctive mood. In such cases, 'I wish I were' is the correct grammatical construction, not 'I wish if I was'. Therefore, option 4 'I were' is the correct substitution.

Question 2

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives
their correct order. 
A. There are many gadgets that are operated by a remote control and contain a silicon chip. 
B. This produces an infra-red beam, made up of electromagnetic waves. 
C. When a button is pressed on the remote control, the chip sets off an electronic vibration. 
D. The beam carries a coded signal for operating the systems.

Accepted Answer

Sentence A introduces the topic of remote controls and silicon chips. Sentence C logically follows by explaining what happens when a button is pressed on the remote control. Sentence B describes the result of the electronic vibration mentioned in C, which is the production of an infra-red beam. Finally, Sentence D explains the function of this beam, which is to carry a coded signal.

Question 3

Select the most appropriate word to ﬁll in the blank. 
Health should be our ﬁrst priority and should never be ______.

Accepted Answer

The word 'neglected' means to not pay attention to something or to fail to take care of it, which perfectly fits the context of prioritizing health. The other options do not convey the same meaning in this context.

Question 4

Select the most appropriate word to ﬁll in the blank. 
A colour blind person is not able to ______ between colours.

Accepted Answer

The word 'distinguish' means to recognize or point out a difference between two or more things. This perfectly fits the context of a colour blind person's inability to differentiate between colours.

Question 5

Which of the following is the SI unit for measuring the amount of a substance?

Accepted Answer

The SI unit for measuring the amount of a substance is the mole (mol). Metre is for length, kelvin for temperature, and candela for luminous intensity.

Question 6

______ is the largest union territory in India in terms of area.

Accepted Answer

Ladakh is the largest union territory in India by area. It was formed in 2019 and covers a vast mountainous region.

Question 7

Which of the following is an award for contribution in the field of science and
technology?

Accepted Answer

The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar (SSB) Award is specifically given for outstanding contributions in various branches of science and technology in India. The other options are awards for sports, literature, and music/arts respectively.

Question 8

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Comfort

Accepted Answer

The word 'comfort' refers to a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint. 'Discontentment' means a state of dissatisfaction, which is the direct opposite of comfort. The other options are related to positive feelings but are not direct antonyms.

Question 9

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question
mark (?) in the following series.
NZK, MBH, LDE, KFB, ?

Accepted Answer

Analyze the pattern for each letter position independently. For the first letter: N(-1)M(-1)L(-1)K(-1)J. For the second letter: Z(-2)B(-2)D(-2)F(-2)H. For the third letter: K(-3)H(-3)E(-3)B(-3)Y. Thus, the next term is JHY.

Question 10

Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?
78 ÷ 48 × 8 + (26 × 7) – 39 + (45 + 15) = 210

Accepted Answer

Test each option by interchanging the numbers and performing the calculations. Option 3, interchanging 48 and 39, makes the equation 78 ÷ 39 × 8 + (26 × 7) – 48 + (45 + 15) = 2 × 8 + 182 – 48 + 60 = 16 + 182 – 48 + 60 = 198 – 48 + 60 = 150 + 60 = 210, which is correct.

Question 11

IPR 1956 formed the basis of the ______ Five Year Plan of India.

Accepted Answer

The Industrial Policy Resolution (IPR) of 1956 was a landmark policy that laid the foundation for India's industrial development and was a key component of the Second Five Year Plan (1956-1961). This plan focused heavily on rapid industrialization, particularly in the heavy industries sector.

Question 12

Which of the following diseases is caused by bacteria?

Accepted Answer

Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection that affects the nose and throat. The other options, Rubella, Zika fever, and Polio, are all caused by viruses.

Question 13

Alamgir was the title of which Mughal emperor?

Accepted Answer

Alamgir was the regnal title adopted by the sixth Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb. He ruled for nearly 50 years and was known for his expansionist policies and religious conservatism.

Question 14

World Leprosy Day 2021 was celebrated in India on ______ January 2021.

Accepted Answer

World Leprosy Day is observed internationally on the last Sunday of January. In 2021, the last Sunday of January fell on January 31st.

Question 15

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them contains an error.
Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
No sooner did Priya / get her report card / when she started jumping / with joy.

Accepted Answer

The correlative conjunction 'No sooner...than' is used to indicate that one event happens immediately after another. In the given sentence, 'when' is incorrectly used instead of 'than'. Therefore, the error is in the part 'when she started jumping'.

Question 16

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
The policeman said, “It is clear that this is the work of a professional robber”.

Accepted Answer

When converting direct speech to indirect speech, the tense of the verb in the reported clause changes from present to past (is -> was). Demonstrative pronouns like 'this' also change to 'that' if they refer to something no longer present. Option 1 correctly applies these rules.

Question 17

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Deride

Accepted Answer

To 'deride' means to express contempt for; ridicule. Among the given options, 'mock' is the closest in meaning, as it also implies making fun of someone or something in a contemptuous way.

Question 18

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of
words.
The act or habit of talking in one's sleep

Accepted Answer

The correct term for talking in one's sleep is 'Somniloquy'. 'Somni-' refers to sleep, and '-loquy' refers to speaking. The other options refer to different forms of speech.

Question 19

In a certain code language, ‘SURROUND’ is written as ‘RRUSDNUO’. How will
‘MITIGATE’ be written in that language?

Accepted Answer

The pattern involves splitting the word into two halves and reversing each half. 'SURROUND' becomes 'RRUS' (reverse of SURR) and 'DNUO' (reverse of OUND). Combining them gives 'RRUSDNUO'. Applying the same logic to 'MITIGATE', 'MITI' reversed is 'ITIM' and 'GATE' reversed is 'ETAG'. Combining them gives 'ITIMETAG'.

Question 20

Parsec is a unit of ______.

Accepted Answer

Parsec is a unit of length used in astronomy to measure large distances to astronomical objects outside the Solar System. One parsec is approximately 3.26 light-years or 3.086 × 10^16 meters.