SSC CGL Undated PYQs

Question 1

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Cold comfort

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'cold comfort' refers to something that offers very little or no actual comfort or satisfaction. Option 4, 'Very little satisfaction', accurately captures this meaning.

Question 2

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Figure-based question. Compare the transformation rule in the prompt to each option figure.

Question 3

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Figure-based question. Compare the transformation rule in the prompt to each option figure.

Question 4

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Figure-based question. Compare the transformation rule in the prompt to each option figure.

Question 5

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Figure-based question. Compare the transformation rule in the prompt to each option figure.

Question 6

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given
in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts,
decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements: 
All dancers are talented.
Some girls are dancers.
Conclusions:
I. Some girls are talented.
II. All talented are girls.
III. All girls are talented.

Accepted Answer

From the statements, 'All dancers are talented' and 'Some girls are dancers', it logically follows that 'Some girls are talented'. This is a direct deduction. Conclusions II and III are not necessarily true.

Question 7

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Figure-based question. Compare the transformation rule in the prompt to each option figure.

Question 8

‘Jadopatiya’ is a form of ______ popular in the state of Jharkhand.

Accepted Answer

Jadopatiya is a traditional folk painting style from the Santhal community in Jharkhand. It involves painting on scrolls of cloth or paper, depicting stories and myths.

Question 9

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Figure-based question. Compare the transformation rule in the prompt to each option figure.

Question 10

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Figure-based question. Compare the transformation rule in the prompt to each option figure.

Question 11

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Figure-based question. Compare the transformation rule in the prompt to each option figure.

Question 12

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Figure-based question. Compare the transformation rule in the prompt to each option figure.

Question 13

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A storm in a teacup

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'a storm in a teacup' refers to a situation where there is a lot of anger or worry about something that is not important. Option 2, 'Unnecessary tension', directly captures this meaning.

Question 14

Four number-pairs have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is
different. Select the number-pair that is different.

Accepted Answer

The pattern is that the second number is obtained by subtracting the cube of the sum of the digits of the first number from the first number. For options 1, 3, and 4, this pattern holds. For option 2, 4327 - (4+3+2+7)^3 = 4327 - 16^3 = 4327 - 4096 = 231, which is not 2003.

Question 15

Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of
the following set.
(16, 12, 32)

Accepted Answer

The pattern in the given set (16, 12, 32) is that the second number is 3/4 of the first number, and the third number is twice the first number. Applying this pattern to the options, only option 2 (76, 57, 176) fits, as 57 = 3/4 * 76 and 176 = 2 * 76.

Question 16

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Figure-based question. Compare the transformation rule in the prompt to each option figure.

Question 17

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Figure-based question. Compare the transformation rule in the prompt to each option figure.

Question 18

In which of the following states was the International Paragliding Festival organised by the
Adventure Sports and Sustainable Tourism Academy (ASSTA) in 2020?

Accepted Answer

The International Paragliding Festival in 2020, organized by ASSTA, was held in Uttarakhand. This is a factual recall question related to current events and sports tourism.

Question 19

Which of the following states topped the second edition of the Indian Innovation Index
released by NITI Aayog in January 2021?

Accepted Answer

The question asks about the state that topped the second edition of the Indian Innovation Index released by NITI Aayog in January 2021. Karnataka was the top-performing state in the 'Major States' category for the second consecutive year.

Question 20

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Figure-based question. Compare the transformation rule in the prompt to each option figure.