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

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

Question 5

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
The man bought a parrot that could speak five languages.

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To convert an active voice sentence to passive voice, the object becomes the subject, the verb changes to 'be + past participle', and the original subject becomes the object of a 'by' phrase. The tense must remain consistent. In this case, 'bought' (simple past) becomes 'was bought'.

Question 6

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of
words.
Having no boundaries or limits

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The phrase 'Having no boundaries or limits' directly defines 'Infinite'. The other options describe large size but not the absence of limits.

Question 7

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Social isolation, overcrowding, the ______ of our society and several other factors are
responsible for stress.

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The sentence lists factors contributing to stress. 'Competitiveness' is a societal characteristic that can lead to stress, fitting the context of social isolation and overcrowding. The other options do not logically fit as causes of stress in this context.

Question 8

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Observe the pattern: each letter in 'MARGIN' is shifted by +1, +2, +3, +4, +5, +6 respectively to get 'SBNOJH'. Applying the same pattern to 'PRAYER', P+1=Q, R+2=T, A+3=D, Y+4=C, E+5=J, R+6=X. So the coded word is QTDCJX.

Question 9

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The pattern in the given set (15, 315, 7) is that the middle number is the product of the first and third numbers, plus the first number. So, 15 * 7 + 15 = 105 + 15 = 120. This is incorrect. The actual pattern is (First number * Third number) + (First number * Third number / 5) = Middle number. So, 15 * 7 + (15 * 7) / 5 = 105 + 21 = 126. This is also incorrect. The correct pattern is: (First number * Third number) + (First number + Third number) = Middle number. So, 15 * 7 + (15 + 7) = 105 + 22 = 127. This is also incorrect. The correct pattern is: (First number * Third number) * 3 = Middle number. So, 15 * 7 * 3 = 105 * 3 = 315. Applying this pattern to the options, for option 4: 18 * 9 * 3 = 162 * 3 = 486.

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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Greenhouse gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere. Helium is a noble gas and does not absorb infrared radiation, hence it is not a greenhouse gas. Water vapor, surface-level ozone, and nitrous oxide are all significant greenhouse gases.

Question 12

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Sher Shah Suri's administrative reforms, including land revenue, currency, and military organization, were highly effective and served as a model for Akbar's later reorganization of the Mughal Empire. Akbar adopted many of these policies, recognizing their efficiency and success. This question tests knowledge of historical administrative influences.

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

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.
The sea has become / an cheap dumping ground / for all kinds / of waste products.

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The error is in the use of the article 'an' before 'cheap'. The word 'cheap' starts with a consonant sound, so the indefinite article 'a' should be used instead of 'an'.

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. Most important, however, are its oils, which are extracted, processed, and marketed
for culinary, medicinal, and cosmetic uses alike. 
B. Coconut products are used to make everything from clothing to animal feed to
beauty creams.
C. The coconut is a very useful plant with a wide range of products being sourced
from it. 
D. Its kernel is harvested for its edible flesh and delicious water, while its husk is used
for its strong fibres.

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Sentence C introduces the topic of the coconut's usefulness. Sentence B and D provide examples of these uses, with D focusing on specific parts (kernel, husk) and B on broader products. Sentence A then highlights the 'most important' use, which logically follows the general examples.

Question 19

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Stalwart

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The word 'stalwart' means loyal, reliable, and hardworking, or strong and sturdy. 'Cowardly' is the most appropriate antonym as it implies a lack of courage and strength, which is opposite to the core meaning of stalwart.

Question 20

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Herculean task

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A 'Herculean task' refers to a task requiring immense effort, strength, or difficulty, much like the legendary labors of Hercules. Option 2 accurately captures this meaning by emphasizing the requirement of a large amount of physical strength.