SSC CGL Undated PYQs

Question 1

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The question asks about the phylum to which a housefly (घÎघÎ - often used for housefly or similar insect in Hindi) belongs. Insects, including houseflies, are part of the phylum Arthropoda. The other options are different animal phyla.

Question 2

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Robert Edwards, along with Patrick Steptoe, developed in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and delivered the world's first 'test-tube baby' in 1978. This achievement led to his Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2010.

Question 3

Which of the following is a beach in Goa?

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Palolem is a well-known beach located in South Goa. Kudle and Varkala are beaches in Karnataka and Kerala respectively, while Marina Beach is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Question 4

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The question asks for the capital city located at approximately 93 degrees East longitude and 27 degrees North latitude, at an elevation of 530m above sea level. This description accurately points to Itanagar, the capital of Arunachal Pradesh.

Question 5

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The Kyaik Htee Yoe Pagoda, also known as Golden Rock, is a famous Buddhist pilgrimage site located in Mon State, Myanmar. It is a well-known landmark and a significant cultural site in Southeast Asia.

Question 6

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The question asks to identify the book not written by R.K. Narayan. 'Swami and Friends', 'Malgudi Days', and 'The Guide' are all famous works by R.K. Narayan. 'Jungle Book' was written by Rudyard Kipling.

Question 7

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Article 244(1) of the Indian Constitution deals with the administration of Scheduled Areas and Tribal Areas in states other than Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. Article 244(2) specifically addresses the administration of Tribal Areas in these four states. The question broadly asks about the administration of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes, making 244(1) the most appropriate general answer.

Question 8

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