SSC CGL Undated PYQs

Question 1

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Question 2

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Question 3

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Question 4

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Question 5

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence. If no substitution is required, select ‘No substitution’.
Sameer gave very less information to Muneer about the progress of the work.

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The word 'information' is an uncountable noun. For uncountable nouns, 'little' or 'much' should be used, not 'less' or 'many'. Therefore, 'very little information' is the correct phrase.

Question 6

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. It is essential for the marketer to study the behaviour of the consumers in order to
make better strategic marketing decisions.
B. The study of consumer behaviour is equally important for the non-profit
organisations such as governmental agencies, hospitals, NGOs, charitable
organisations. 
C. Thus, by studying the consumer behaviour before and during purchase helps in
production scheduling, designing, pricing, positioning, segmentation, advertising and
other promotional activities.
D. If the marketer has complete knowledge about the consumer’s likings or disliking,
then he can predict the response of the potential customers towards his offerings.

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Sentence B introduces the importance of consumer behavior study for non-profit organizations, which logically follows the general importance mentioned in A. Sentence C then details the benefits of this study, and D provides a specific example of how understanding consumer preferences helps marketers. The sequence BCAD creates a coherent flow from general importance to specific applications and benefits.

Question 7

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Ramify

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The word 'ramify' means to spread out or branch out. Therefore, its antonym would be a word that means to bring together or combine. 'Unite' is the most appropriate antonym among the given options.

Question 8

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
On edge

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The idiom 'on edge' means to be nervous, anxious, or irritable, often due to anticipation or stress. Option 4, 'Nervous and unable to relax,' perfectly captures this meaning.

Question 9

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of
words.
An incongruous or chaotic mixture

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The phrase 'an incongruous or chaotic mixture' directly describes 'cacophony', which means a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds. While 'discord' is related, 'cacophony' specifically refers to a mixture that is chaotic and unpleasant, often in sound.

Question 10

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
It is said that civilised man has ______ about twenty wild animals.

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The sentence implies that civilized man has brought wild animals under control for human use. 'Tamed' means to domesticate or bring under control, which fits the context perfectly. The other options do not convey this meaning.

Question 11

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Question 12

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Question 13

Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the given words in the
order in which they appear in an English dictionary.
1. Cardinal
2. Cartography
3. Cardiac
4. Carrot
5. Callous
6. Careless

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To arrange words in dictionary order, compare them letter by letter from left to right. The first letter 'C' is common to all. Then compare the second letter, then the third, and so on. The correct order is Callous, Cardinal, Cardiac, Careless, Carrot, Cartography.

Question 14

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Question 15

Which of the following is a flightless bird?

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The question asks to identify a flightless bird from the given options. While hens can fly short distances, kiwis are famously flightless birds native to New Zealand. The provided correct answer '1' (Hen) is incorrect; the correct answer should be '3' (Kiwi).

Question 16

Who among the following hit the winning runs for India against Australia at the
Brisbane Test of January 2021?

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The question tests knowledge of a specific event in sports history. Rishabh Pant scored the winning runs for India in the Brisbane Test against Australia in January 2021.

Question 17

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Question 18

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Question 19

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Question 20

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