SSC CGL Undated PYQs

Question 1

In a certain code language, ‘RAJ’ is coded as ‘87’ and ‘GITA’ is coded as ‘148’. How will
‘VARUN’ be coded in that language?

Accepted Answer

Assign numerical values to letters (A=1, B=2, ... Z=26). For 'RAJ', sum the values (18+1+10=29) and multiply by the number of letters (29*3=87). For 'GITA', sum the values (7+9+20+1=37) and multiply by the number of letters (37*4=148). Apply the same logic to 'VARUN': (22+1+18+21+14) * 5 = 76 * 5 = 380.

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

Padavali Kirtan refers to songs composed in the medieval period of West Bengal (15th
to 17th century) in praise of ______.

Accepted Answer

Padavali Kirtan, a devotional song tradition from medieval West Bengal, primarily praises Lord Krishna, who is an incarnation of Vishnu. Therefore, the correct answer is Vishnu.

Question 5

The problem of choice between relatively scarce commodities due to limited
productive resources with the society can be illustrated with the help of a ______.

Accepted Answer

The Production Possibility Curve (PPC) illustrates the trade-offs and choices an economy faces when allocating its limited resources between the production of two goods. It shows the maximum possible output combinations given the available resources and technology. The other options do not directly represent the problem of scarcity and choice in resource allocation.

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

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

Question 13

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them contains an error.
Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
Ranbir could not went / to the award ceremony / as he was busy / shooting / for a film /
in Maldives.

Accepted Answer

The error is in the phrase 'could not went'. After modal verbs like 'could', the base form of the verb (infinitive without 'to') should be used. Therefore, 'went' should be replaced with 'go'.

Question 14

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
You can solve this problem.

Accepted Answer

The given sentence is in active voice. To convert it to passive voice, the object ('this problem') becomes the subject, the modal verb 'can' is followed by 'be' and the past participle of the main verb ('solved'), and the original subject ('you') becomes the agent introduced by 'by'.

Question 15

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Credit card ______ has increased in recent years.

Accepted Answer

The sentence implies a negative trend associated with credit cards. 'Fraud' (deception for personal gain) is the only option that fits this context, as credit card fraud is a well-known and increasing issue.

Question 16

Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the given words in the
order in which they appear in an English dictionary.
1. Hypodermic
2. Hypocrite
3. Hysterical
4. Hypothermia
5. Hypotenuse

Accepted Answer

To arrange words in dictionary order, compare them letter by letter from left to right. The first letter where words differ determines their order. All words start with 'Hypo', so we compare the fifth letter: 'd' (Hypodermic), 'c' (Hypocrite), 't' (Hypothermia), 't' (Hypotenuse). This gives the initial order: Hypocrite, Hypodermic, then the 'Hypot' words. Comparing 'Hypothermia' and 'Hypotenuse' by their sixth letter ('h' vs 'e') places 'Hypotenuse' before 'Hypothermia'.

Question 17

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 is that the sum of the positional values of the two letters in each cluster is 27 (complementary letters). For example, M(13) + N(14) = 27. Q(17) + L(12) = 29, which breaks the pattern.

Question 18

Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word
is related to the first word.
Varanasi : Ganga : : Mathura : ?

Accepted Answer

The first pair shows a city and the river it is situated on. Varanasi is on the banks of the Ganga River. Similarly, Mathura is situated on the banks of the Yamuna River.

Question 19

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

Question 20

Which Indian state won the ‘UN Interagency Task Force’ (‘UNIATF’) award this year for
prevention and control of non-communicable diseases in the year 2020?

Accepted Answer

The UN Interagency Task Force (UNIATF) Award for prevention and control of non-communicable diseases in 2020 was awarded to the state of Kerala. This recognition was for its outstanding efforts in the health sector, particularly in managing NCDs.