SSC CGL Undated PYQs

Question 1

The ______ rate measures rising prices in everything except food and energy.

Accepted Answer

Core inflation measures the change in the costs of goods and services, but it excludes those from the food and energy sectors. This is because food and energy prices are often volatile and can distort the underlying inflation trend. The question directly defines this concept.

Question 2

The elements of the groups 3 to 12 are called ______ elements or transition elements.

Accepted Answer

The elements in groups 3 to 12 of the periodic table are known as d-block elements. They are also commonly referred to as transition elements due to their characteristic properties.

Question 3

______ organised his trusted nobles into a group of forty known as Turkan-i-Chahalgani.

Accepted Answer

The question asks who organized the Turkan-i-Chahalgani. This group of forty nobles was established by Iltutmish, not Balban. The provided correct answer is incorrect.

Question 4

Who among the following is the author of the book ‘Interpreter of Maladies’?

Accepted Answer

The book 'Interpreter of Maladies' is a collection of short stories written by Jhumpa Lahiri. It won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2000. This is a direct recall question about a famous literary work.

Question 5

Which of the following nations is NOT a part of the Quad Group?

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The Quad Group, formally known as the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, consists of four nations: Australia, India, Japan, and the United States. Canada is not a member of this group. Therefore, Canada is the correct answer.

Question 6

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

Question 7

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

Question 8

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

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

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
The teacher said, “Man is mortal.”

Accepted Answer

When converting a universal truth or a habitual fact from direct to indirect speech, the tense of the reported speech does not change. 'Man is mortal' is a universal truth, so the present tense 'is' remains unchanged.

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

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

Question 18

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. This awareness has motivated everyone to go for physical exercises. 
B. These days people are more aware of their health.
C. In addition to physical exercises, some prefer taking health supplements too. 
D. It is advisable, but one should consult a trainer/doctor before consuming health
supplements.

Accepted Answer

Sentence B introduces the main idea that people are more health-aware. Sentence A naturally follows, explaining the consequence of this awareness (physical exercises). Sentence C adds to this by mentioning health supplements, and D provides a cautionary note about them. This creates a logical flow of ideas.

Question 19

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Harmony

Accepted Answer

The word 'Harmony' means agreement or concord. The most appropriate antonym is 'Conflict', which means disagreement or opposition. Options 2, 3, and 4 are synonyms of harmony.

Question 20

Select the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom.
To the nines

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'to the nines' means to perfection or to the highest degree of excellence. Therefore, 'To perfection' is the most appropriate meaning.