SSC CGL Undated PYQs

Question 1

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

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

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
We had a long discussion at a cup of coffee.

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The correct preposition to use when referring to a discussion that happened over a beverage is 'over' or 'with', not 'at'. Therefore, 'at a cup' is grammatically incorrect. The sentence should be 'We had a long discussion over a cup of coffee' or 'We had a long discussion with a cup of coffee'.

Question 5

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

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To change an active voice sentence with a modal verb (could) into passive voice, the structure becomes 'modal + be + past participle'. Therefore, 'could understand' changes to 'could be understood'.

Question 6

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.

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Sentence D introduces the general idea of people buying lotteries. Sentence A then specifies that these lotteries are organized by State Governments. Sentence C describes what is offered as prizes, which logically follows the mention of lotteries. Finally, Sentence B describes the consequence of these offerings, completing the narrative.

Question 7

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. 
FICKLE

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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 8

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

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The idiom 'pull a fast one' means to deceive or trick someone, often in a clever or dishonest way. Option 1, 'Trick someone', is the most accurate meaning. Options 2, 3, and 4 do not capture the deceptive nature of the idiom.

Question 9

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

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The sentence implies that the poor man was not allowed to enter the restaurant. 'Denied' means to refuse to grant or allow, which fits the context perfectly. The other options do not make sense in this context.

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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Analyze the pattern between JST and HPX. J becomes H (-2), S becomes P (-3), T becomes X (+4). Apply the same pattern to PWJ: P-2=N, W-3=T, J+4=N. So, PWJ becomes NTN.

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

Question 14

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

Question 15

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

Question 16

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

Question 17

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
Rishabh was declared fit to play the next match.

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The original sentence 'Rishabh was declared fit...' is in the passive voice (was + past participle). To convert it to active voice, we need an agent to perform the action. Option 2, 'They declared Rishabh fit...', correctly identifies an implied agent ('They') and uses the simple past tense, matching the original passive sentence's tense.

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. The British were exploiting the indigo farmers in the area.
B. He lived in the district until the exploitation of the farmers was successfully
stopped.
C. Gandhiji’s Satyagraha for India’s Independence began with the famous ‘Champaran
movement’ in Bihar.
D. So, Gandhiji visited Motihari, the district headquarters of Champaran, in 1917 to
protest against the British.

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Sentence C introduces the Champaran movement. Sentence A explains why the movement started. Sentence D describes Gandhiji's action in response, and B concludes his involvement in that specific district.

Question 19

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Honest

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The word 'Honest' refers to being truthful and sincere. Among the given options, 'Sincere' is the closest in meaning, implying genuine and truthful feelings or actions.

Question 20

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The pattern is that the second number is the cube of the first number. So, 13 cubed is 2197, and 17 cubed is 4913. The given options are incorrect based on this pattern. However, if we assume the question meant 13: (13-2)^3 = 11^3 = 1331, then for 17, it would be (17-2)^3 = 15^3 = 3375.