SSC CGL Undated PYQs

Question 1

Select the most appropriate option to ﬁll in the blank. 
The popular leader is remarkable for the way in which he ______ the qualities of a good
politician and a world class thinker.

Accepted Answer

The sentence describes the leader's ability to display or exhibit qualities. 'Shows' is the most appropriate and natural fit to convey this meaning in the context of combining characteristics.

Question 2

Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is
different. Select the letter-cluster that is different.

Accepted Answer

The pattern in options 1, 2, and 4 is that the difference between the first and second letter is +2, and between the second and third letter is +3 (e.g., L+2=N, N+3=Q). Option 3, JLP, follows a pattern of +2, +4 (J+2=L, L+4=P), making it the different one.

Question 3

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in
the following series.
13, 26, 52, 104, ?

Accepted Answer

The given series follows a pattern where each subsequent number is double the previous number. Starting with 13, 13 * 2 = 26, 26 * 2 = 52, 52 * 2 = 104. Therefore, the next number will be 104 * 2 = 208.

Question 4

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

Question 5

Which of the following is a characteristic of conservative force?

Accepted Answer

A conservative force is one for which the work done in moving a particle between two points is independent of the path taken, and the work done in a closed path is zero. This implies that the energy associated with the work done is completely recoverable.

Question 6

‘Oolong’ is a variant of ______.

Accepted Answer

Oolong is a traditional Chinese tea that is partially oxidized. It falls between green tea (unoxidized) and black tea (fully oxidized) in terms of processing and flavor.

Question 7

Who among the following is the ﬁrst female from India to win a Grammy award?

Accepted Answer

Tanvi Shah is the first Indian female to win a Grammy Award. She won it in 2008 for her work on the song 'Jai Ho' from the movie 'Slumdog Millionaire'.

Question 8

Who among the following became the ﬁrst Indian javelin thrower to win an Asian
Games gold medal in 2018?

Accepted Answer

The question asks to identify the first Indian javelin thrower to win an Asian Games gold medal in 2018. Neeraj Chopra achieved this historic feat, making him the correct answer.

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

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. There lived a foolish king in a large kingdom. 
B. He thought that it will be a good joke.
C. He did not realise that what he thought of as a joke would cost him heavily.
D. The king once decided to throw all his ministers in prison for a day.

Accepted Answer

Sentence A introduces the main character, the foolish king. Sentence D describes an action taken by the king. Sentence B explains the king's motivation for that action. Sentence C provides a consequence or realization about the king's action. This sequence forms a coherent narrative.

Question 14

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Accepted Answer

The word 'Dissapoint' is incorrectly spelled. The correct spelling is 'Disappoint', with a single 's' and a double 'p'. All other words are spelled correctly.

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

Four words have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is
different. Select the word that is different.

Accepted Answer

Euro, Loti, and Naira are all currencies used in different countries. Pint is a unit of volume, not a currency. Therefore, Pint is the odd one out.

Question 19

Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of
the following set.
(3, 2, 3)

Accepted Answer

The relationship in the given set (3, 2, 3) is that the second number is the first number minus one (3-1=2), and the third number is the first number (3). Checking the options, only option 4 (5, 18, 27) follows a similar pattern where the second number is 3 times the first number plus 3 (5*3+3=18) and the third number is 3 times the second number minus 27 (18*3-27=27).

Question 20

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