SSC CGL Undated PYQs

Question 1

Who is a major driving force behind the 'Narmada Bachao Andolan'?

Accepted Answer

Medha Patkar is the primary leader and driving force behind the Narmada Bachao Andolan, a social movement protesting against large dams on the Narmada River to protect displaced tribals and farmers.

Question 2

What is the sectorial angle (in degrees) made by the runs scored against Australia in the given pie chart? ?

Accepted Answer

The sectorial angle is calculated by multiplying the percentage of runs scored against Australia (which is 32% in the chart) by 360°. Thus, 32% of 360° = 115.2°.

Question 3

The web uses the __________ to request and serve web pages and programs.

Accepted Answer

HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) is the standard markup language used to create, structure, and serve web pages and applications over the internet.

Question 4

Nepal does not share its border with which Indian state?

Accepted Answer

Nepal shares its borders with five Indian states: Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Sikkim. Haryana is an interior state and does not touch Nepal.

Question 5

Who discovered Neon?

Accepted Answer

Neon was discovered in 1898 by British chemists Sir William Ramsay and Morris W. Travers. They isolated it by chilling a sample of air until it became liquid, then capturing the boiling gases.

Question 6

_________first became the capital of a kingdom under the Tomara Rajputs.

Accepted Answer

Delhi first became the capital of a kingdom under the Tomara Rajputs in the 8th century. They were later defeated by the Chauhans of Ajmer in the 12th century.

Question 7

If 92 A 42 B 32 = 56 and 72 A 22 B 12 = 44, then 112 A 52 B 72 = ?

Accepted Answer

Correct answer: 3. 47

Question 8

Rukmini Devi Arundale was a reputed dancer and choreographer in which form of dancing?

Accepted Answer

Rukmini Devi Arundale was a legendary Indian classical dancer who revitalized Bharatnatyam. She founded the Kalakshetra Foundation in Chennai to promote and preserve this traditional art form.

Question 9

What is the slope of the line parallel to the line passing through the points (5, -1) and (4, -4)?

Accepted Answer

Slope m = (-4 - (-1)) / (4 - 5) = -3 / -1 = 3. Since parallel lines have identical slopes, the required slope is also 3.

Question 10

If the cost of total spending on transport for the seminar was Rs 9 lakhs and the cost of hosting the students was Rs 15000 per student then what was the ratio of hosting cost of all the students to that of spending on transport?

Accepted Answer

Using the chart data (assuming 90 students), total hosting cost = 90 × 15,000 = Rs 13.5 lakhs. The ratio of hosting to transport = 13.5 lakhs : 9 lakhs = 3:2.

Question 11

32% of a number exceeds 17% of the same number by 120. What is the value of the number?

Accepted Answer

The difference in percentages is 32% - 17% = 15%. This 15% corresponds to 120. Therefore, 1% = 120 / 15 = 8. The original number (100%) is 8 × 100 = 800.

Question 12

In April 2017, to address growing unemployment, which country has abolished the 457 Visa Programme used by thousands of temporary foreign workers, a majority of them Indians?

Accepted Answer

In April 2017, Australia abolished the 457 visa program to tackle domestic unemployment. It was replaced by the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa, prioritizing Australian workers.

Question 13

A, B and C are three students. A got 18% more marks than B and 12% less than C. If B got 220 marks, then how much marks C has got? ?

Accepted Answer

B = 220. A gets 18% more, so A = 220 × 1.18 = 259.6. A is 12% less than C, meaning A = 0.88 × C. Thus, C = 259.6 / 0.88 = 295.

Question 14

Which one of the following is not a type of coal?

Accepted Answer

Anthracite, lignite, and peat are different types of coal based on carbon content. Siderite is an iron ore (iron carbonate), not coal.

Question 15

What is the equation of a line having a slope -1/3 and y-intercept equal to 6?

Accepted Answer

The equation of a line is y = mx + c. Here, m = -1/3 and c = 6. Substituting these gives y = -x/3 + 6, which simplifies to x + 3y = 18.

Question 16

If Sin θ = 20/29, then what is the value of Cos θ?

Accepted Answer

Sin θ = 20/29 (Perpendicular/Hypotenuse). Using Pythagoras theorem, Base = √(29² - 20²) = √441 = 21. Therefore, Cos θ = Base/Hypotenuse = 21/29.

Question 17

Reflection from a smooth surface like that of a mirror is called ___________ reflection.

Accepted Answer

When light rays hit a smooth surface like a mirror, they reflect parallel to each other in a definite direction. This is known as regular reflection.

Question 18

In which sport did India win Silver medal at Rio Olympics 2016?

Accepted Answer

PV Sindhu won the silver medal in women's singles badminton at the 2016 Rio Olympics, becoming the first Indian woman to achieve this feat at the Olympic Games.

Question 19

Which Fundamental Right in the Indian Constitution includes abolition of untouchability?

Accepted Answer

Article 17 of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability. It falls under the 'Right to Equality' (Articles 14-18), ensuring equal treatment and prohibiting discrimination based on caste.

Question 20

What is the simpliﬁed value of sec4 θ – sec2 θ tan2 θ?

Accepted Answer

Factor out sec²θ to get sec²θ(sec²θ - tan²θ). Using the standard trigonometric identity sec²θ - tan²θ = 1, the expression simplifies to sec²θ(1) = sec²θ.