SSC CGL Undated PYQs

Question 1

Kala-azar disease is caused by ______.

Accepted Answer

Kala-azar, also known as visceral leishmaniasis, is a parasitic disease caused by protozoa of the genus Leishmania. It is transmitted through the bite of infected sandflies.

Question 2

A fuse protects an electric circuit from:

Accepted Answer

A fuse is a safety device designed to protect an electrical circuit from excessive current, which typically occurs during an overload or short circuit. When the current exceeds a safe level, the fuse wire melts and breaks the circuit, preventing damage to appliances and potential fire hazards. Therefore, it protects against overloading.

Question 3

Select the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom.
To pay lip service

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'to pay lip service' means to express agreement or support for something insincerely, without intending to act on it. Therefore, 'To be insincere' is the most appropriate meaning.

Question 4

‘A # B’ means ‘A is the brother of B’.
‘A @ B’ means ‘A is the daughter of B’.
‘A & B’ means ‘A is the husband of B’.
‘A % B’ means ‘A is the wife of B’.
If ‘W # Q @ T & Y @ M % K’, then how is K related to T?

Accepted Answer

Break down the given expression 'W # Q @ T & Y @ M % K' step by step to establish the relationships. W is brother of Q. Q is daughter of T. T is husband of Y. Y is daughter of M. M is wife of K. From this, T is husband of Y, and Y is daughter of M, who is wife of K. Therefore, K is the husband of M, and M is the mother of Y. Since T is husband of Y, K is the father-in-law of T.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a traditional water storage structure?

Accepted Answer

Tanka, Johad, and Kund are all traditional water harvesting structures found in different regions of India. Haryali is a watershed development program launched by the Indian government, not a traditional storage structure.

Question 6

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
Kruti asked Gopal, “Have you heard the news about the inauguration of the new
bridge?”

Accepted Answer

When converting a direct question into indirect speech, 'if' or 'whether' is used. The tense of the verb changes from present perfect ('Have you heard') to past perfect ('he had heard'), and the pronoun 'you' changes to 'he' to refer to Gopal. Option 4 correctly applies these rules.

Question 7

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence. If no substitution is required, select ‘No substitution’. 
Many artisans were almost without any work during the pandemic.

Accepted Answer

The original sentence 'Many artisans were almost without any work during the pandemic' is grammatically correct and idiomatic. The adverb 'almost' correctly modifies the prepositional phrase 'without any work', indicating the degree to which they lacked work.

Question 8

The lowest temperature at which a substance catches fire is called its:

Accepted Answer

The lowest temperature at which a substance ignites and sustains combustion is precisely defined as its ignition temperature. This is a fundamental concept in chemistry and physics related to flammability.

Question 9

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error.
Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If there is no error, select
‘No error’.
The balloon flew up / as soon as / the man cutting the string.

Accepted Answer

The error is in the third part. The sentence requires a finite verb in the past tense to complete the clause 'the man cutting the string'. It should be 'the man cut the string' to indicate a completed action.

Question 10

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.
It is misleading / to imagine that / computers can think / same like human beings.

Accepted Answer

The error lies in the phrase 'same like human beings'. The correct idiomatic expression should be 'the same as human beings' or simply 'like human beings'. 'Same like' is grammatically incorrect.

Question 11

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. It is essential for the marketer to study the behaviour of the consumers in order to
make better strategic marketing decisions.
B. The study of consumer behaviour is equally important for the non-profit
organisations such as governmental agencies, hospitals, NGOs, charitable
organisations. 
C. Thus, by studying the consumer behaviour before and during purchase helps in
production scheduling, designing, pricing, positioning, segmentation, advertising and
other promotional activities.
D. If the marketer has complete knowledge about the consumer’s likings or disliking,
then he can predict the response of the potential customers towards his offerings.

Accepted Answer

Sentence B introduces the importance of studying consumer behavior for non-profit organizations, broadening the scope from the initial focus on marketers. Sentence C then summarizes the benefits of studying consumer behavior, linking back to both marketers and non-profits. The correct order establishes the general importance, then expands on it, and finally concludes with the benefits.

Question 12

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Ramify

Accepted Answer

The word 'ramify' means to spread out or branch out. Therefore, its most appropriate antonym is 'unite', which means to join together or combine.

Question 13

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A square deal

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'a square deal' refers to a fair and honest transaction or agreement. Among the given options, 'A fair agreement' accurately captures this meaning.

Question 14

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of
words.
A family of young birds

Accepted Answer

The term 'brood' specifically refers to a family of young birds hatched at one time. While 'offspring' is a general term for young, 'brood' is more precise for birds.

Question 15

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Impoverished

Accepted Answer

The word 'impoverished' means poor or reduced to poverty. The most appropriate antonym is 'rich', meaning having a lot of money or possessions.

Question 16

Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word
is related to the first word.
Bats : Colony : : Lions : ?

Accepted Answer

This is a word analogy question based on collective nouns for animals. A group of bats is called a colony. Similarly, a group of lions is called a pride.

Question 17

Who among the following wrote the novel ‘Gora’?

Accepted Answer

The novel 'Gora' was written by Rabindranath Tagore, a renowned Indian poet, writer, and Nobel laureate. It is considered one of his most significant works, exploring themes of nationalism, religion, and identity.

Question 18

In which of the following sports is the shakehand grip used?

Accepted Answer

The shakehand grip is a common and fundamental grip used in table tennis. It allows for a good balance between forehand and backhand strokes. The given correct answer (3) Cricket is incorrect.

Question 19

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain a
grammatical error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you
don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.
This park is / the largest bird sanctuary / in the State.

Accepted Answer

The sentence 'This park is the largest bird sanctuary in the State' is grammatically correct. It uses the superlative degree 'largest' appropriately with 'the' and 'in the State' correctly specifies the location.

Question 20

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark
(?) in the following series.
361, 323, 285, 247, ?

Accepted Answer

The given series is a decreasing arithmetic progression. The common difference between consecutive terms is 361 - 323 = 38, 323 - 285 = 38, and 285 - 247 = 38. Therefore, the next term will be 247 - 38 = 209.