SSC CGL Undated PYQs

Question 1

The birth anniversary of ________ is celebrated as 'International Nurses Day' every year.

Accepted Answer

International Nurses Day is celebrated annually on May 12th, which is the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, widely considered the founder of modern nursing.

Question 2

Who among the following was a famous 'Qawwali' singer?

Accepted Answer

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was a world-renowned Pakistani musician, primarily a singer of Qawwali, the devotional music of the Sufis. His powerful vocal performances and unique style brought Qawwali to an international audience.

Question 3

As of January 2020, which of the following countries had NOT independently launched a
human into space?

Accepted Answer

As of January 2020, only the USA, Russia (formerly USSR), and China had independently launched humans into space. India has a human spaceflight program (Gaganyaan) but had not achieved an independent human launch by that date.

Question 4

As of December 2019, _______ was the largest crude oil supplier to India.

Accepted Answer

The question asks for the largest crude oil supplier to India as of December 2019. At that time, Iraq was the largest supplier, not Iran. The provided correct answer is incorrect based on actual data for December 2019.

Question 5

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. 
Deepa walked down the road slowly without looking anybody.

Accepted Answer

The correct phrase should be 'looking at anybody' or 'looking for anybody'. The verb 'look' when followed by a direct object usually requires the preposition 'at'.

Question 6

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No improvement. 
My shoes were worn out so I had to buy a new one.

Accepted Answer

The original sentence uses 'one' to refer to 'shoes', which is plural. The correct pronoun to refer to a plural noun like 'shoes' is 'ones'. Therefore, 'new ones' is the appropriate substitution.

Question 7

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. 
Blow one's own trumpet

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'blow one's own trumpet' means to boast or praise oneself excessively. Option 2, 'Praise oneself,' directly matches this meaning.

Question 8

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Accepted Answer

The question asks to identify the incorrectly spelled word. 'Pierce', 'Piteous', and 'Pursue' are all spelled correctly. 'Patrner' is misspelled; the correct spelling is 'Partner'.

Question 9

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Accepted Answer

The word 'Negociate' is incorrectly spelled. The correct spelling is 'Negotiate'. All other words are spelled correctly.

Question 10

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
“I will work hard to get the first rank in class,” said Rohan.

Accepted Answer

When converting direct speech to indirect speech, the simple future tense ('will') changes to the conditional tense ('would'). The pronoun 'I' changes to 'he' to reflect Rohan as the speaker. Options 1, 2, and 3 use incorrect modal verbs (could, ought to, should) which alter the original meaning.

Question 11

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Wander

Accepted Answer

The word 'Wander' means to walk or move in a leisurely, aimless, or casual way. Among the given options, 'Roam' is the closest in meaning, as it also implies moving about aimlessly or without a fixed destination.

Question 12

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Dividing

Accepted Answer

The word 'Dividing' means separating or splitting something. We need to find its opposite. 'Connecting' means joining or linking things together, which is the direct antonym.

Question 13

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Accepted Answer

The word 'Adress' is incorrectly spelled. The correct spelling is 'Address'. All other words are spelled correctly.

Question 14

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Accepted Answer

The word 'Camoflage' is incorrectly spelled. The correct spelling is 'Camouflage'. The other words 'Caravan', 'Custard', and 'Comedian' are all spelled correctly.

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.
He win / several accolades / for his / music compositions.

Accepted Answer

The error is in 'He win'. For a singular third-person subject ('He') in the simple present tense, the verb must end in '-s' or '-es'. Therefore, 'wins' should be used instead of 'win'.

Question 16

Select the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom.
Wild goose chase

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'wild goose chase' refers to a foolish, useless, or hopeless pursuit. Option 1, 'A worthless hunt or chase,' accurately captures this meaning.

Question 17

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
He is given proper guidance by his boss.

Accepted Answer

The given sentence is in the passive voice (is given). To convert it to active voice, the subject of the passive sentence (He) becomes the object, and the agent (by his boss) becomes the subject. The verb tense must remain the same, which is simple present.

Question 18

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in
the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. Thus, shared laughter is one of the most effective tools in maintaining healthy
relationships.
B. Emotional sharing builds strong and lasting bonds.
C. It also helps in healing resentments and hurt.
D. But sharing laughter brings joy and freshness to relationships.

Accepted Answer

Sentence B introduces the general idea of emotional sharing. Sentence D then contrasts this by highlighting the unique positive impact of sharing laughter. Sentence C elaborates on the benefits of laughter, and A concludes by summarizing its importance in relationships.

Question 19

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Obdurate

Accepted Answer

Obdurate means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action. Amenable means open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled. Therefore, 'amenable' is the most appropriate antonym for 'obdurate'.

Question 20

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Have a change of heart

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'have a change of heart' means to change one's opinion or attitude about something, often after previously holding a different view. Option 2 directly reflects this meaning.