SSC CGL Undated PYQs

Question 1

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. 
A child could understand his theory.

Accepted Answer

The given sentence is in active voice with a modal verb 'could'. To change it to passive voice, the structure 'modal + be + past participle' is used. Therefore, 'could understand' becomes 'could be understood'.

Question 2

Select the correct option to ﬁll in blank 1.

Accepted Answer

The sentence likely involves a comparison, indicated by the word 'rather'. The correct conjunction to use with 'rather' in a comparative structure is 'than'.

Question 3

Select the correct option to ﬁll in blank 2.

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The correct preposition to use with 'deal' when referring to a person or a topic is 'with'. 'Deal with' means to handle or manage something or someone. Options 'on', 'to', and 'by' are not grammatically correct in this context.

Question 4

Select the correct option to ﬁll in blank 3.

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The blank requires a definite article 'the' because it refers to a specific item or concept that has likely been mentioned or is understood from the context of the larger passage. Options 'a' and 'an' are indefinite articles, and 'their' is a possessive pronoun.

Question 5

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives
their correct order. 
A. These lotteries organised by State Governments sell dreams. 
B. Lured by this, millions of poor people waste their hard-earned money. 
C. Crores of rupees and gold are offered as prizes. 
D. People buy lotteries hoping to become rich overnight.

Accepted Answer

The correct order should start with a general statement about lotteries, followed by the reason people buy them, then what is offered, and finally the consequence. 'D' introduces the idea of people buying lotteries, 'A' describes the lotteries, 'C' details the prizes, and 'B' explains the lure and its effect.

Question 6

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. 
FICKLE

Accepted Answer

The word 'fickle' means changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection. The most appropriate antonym is 'stable', which means not likely to change or fail.

Question 7

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. 
Pull a fast one

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'pull a fast one' means to deceive or trick someone, often by doing something quickly or unexpectedly. Therefore, 'Trick someone' is the most appropriate meaning.

Question 8

Select the most appropriate option to ﬁll in the blank. 
The poor man was ______ entry to the restaurant.

Accepted Answer

The sentence describes a situation where a poor man was not allowed into a restaurant. The word 'denied' means to refuse to grant or allow, which perfectly fits this context. The other options do not make sense in this sentence.

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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The question requires us to find the correct combination of mathematical operators to make the given equation true. We need to substitute the operators from the options into the equation and check for equality. Option 1, when substituted, yields 18 × 12 ÷ 4 + 5 - 6 = 53, which simplifies to 54 + 5 - 6 = 53, or 59 - 6 = 53, which is correct.

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

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Yeast is a type of fungus that consumes sugars for energy, producing alcohol and carbon dioxide as byproducts, which is why it's referred to as 'sugar-eating fungus' in the context of kitchen ingredients.

Question 14

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The Ghaggar River is an important tributary of the Brahmaputra River. It originates in the Shivalik Hills and flows through Haryana and Punjab before joining the Brahmaputra.

Question 15

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The question asks about the Mughal prince who translated the Upanishads into Persian in 1657. This historical fact points to Dara Shikoh, who was known for his interest in philosophy and comparative religion.

Question 16

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Article 161 of the Indian Constitution grants the Governor of a state the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions of punishment or to suspend, remit or commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offence against any law relating to a matter to which the executive power of the State extends. This is a direct factual recall question.

Question 17

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

Question 18

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

Question 19

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

Question 20

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