SSC CGL Undated PYQs

Question 1

Number of work visas issued were more than those issued in the previous years in how many years?

Accepted Answer

Analyze the given data graph and compare each year's visa count with the preceding year. Count the exact number of instances where the current year's value is strictly greater.

Question 2

Which type of forest is most widespread in India?

Accepted Answer

Tropical deciduous forests, also known as monsoon forests, are the most widespread in India. They thrive in regions receiving 70-200 cm of rainfall, covering major parts of the country.

Question 3

The weights of 4 boxes are 20, 30, 40 and 60 kilograms. Which of the following cannot be the total weight, in kilograms, of any combination of these boxes and in a combination a box can be used only once?

Accepted Answer

The total weight of all boxes is 150 kg. To get 140 kg, we would need to exclude a 10 kg box, which doesn't exist. Thus, 140 kg is impossible.

Question 4

With which country has India signed an agreement for assistance in green and sustainable construction of infrastructure in the Himalayan Kingdom in December, 2016?

Accepted Answer

In December 2016, India signed an MoU with Bhutan to provide technical assistance for green and sustainable infrastructure construction, reflecting their strong bilateral ties in the Himalayan region.

Question 5

Prime Minister of which country attended the recently organised river festival 'Namami Brahmaputra' in India?

Accepted Answer

Bhutan's then Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay attended the 'Namami Brahmaputra' festival in 2017. It was organized in Assam to showcase the river's economic potential and celebrate its cultural heritage.

Question 6

If the total population of City 4 is 600000, then how many literate people are there in city 4? ?

Accepted Answer

Based on the given data chart, the literacy rate for City 4 is 63%. Therefore, the number of literate people is 63% of 600,000, which equals 378,000.

Question 7

If 18% of M.B.B.S. who have filled the form are from XYZ University, then how many M.B.B.S. candidates from XYZ University have filled the form?

Accepted Answer

Based on the provided data chart, find the total number of M.B.B.S. candidates (which is 6,800,000). Calculate 18% of this total: 6800000 × 0.18 = 1,224,000.

Question 8

There are total _________ parliamentary seats (Lok Sabha constituency) in Uttarakhand.

Accepted Answer

Uttarakhand has a total of 5 Lok Sabha constituencies. These are Tehri Garhwal, Garhwal, Almora, Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar, and Haridwar. It also has 3 Rajya Sabha seats.

Question 9

Which of the following "writ" of the High Court or the Supreme Court is issued to restrain a person from holding a public ofﬁce which he is not entitled to?

Accepted Answer

Quo Warranto literally means 'by what authority'. It is issued by the courts to prevent the illegal usurpation of a public office by an individual.

Question 10

If sec2 θ + tan2 θ = 5/3, then what is the value of tan 2θ?

Accepted Answer

Substitute sec²θ = 1 + tan²θ to get 1 + 2tan²θ = 5/3. Solving gives tanθ = 1/√3, so θ = 30°. Thus, tan 2θ = tan 60° = √3.

Question 11

Which of the following is not true about a Demand Draft?

Accepted Answer

A Demand Draft is a prepaid instrument where the bank guarantees payment. Unlike a regular cheque, it cannot bounce or be dishonoured due to insufficient funds.

Question 12

In the following question, select the odd letter pair from the given alternatives.

Accepted Answer

The sum of the positional values of the first two letters equals the third letter. B(2)+N(14)=P(16). But G(7)+I(9)=16(P), not R(18).

Question 13

If 'A + B' means 'A is father of B', 'A – B' means 'A is mother of B', 'A * B' means 'A is brother of B' and 'A % B' means 'A is sister of B', then how is Q related to S in 'P + Q * R – S'?

Accepted Answer

In 'P + Q * R - S', Q * R means Q is R's brother, and R - S means R is S's mother. Therefore, Q is the brother of S's mother, making Q the maternal uncle of S.

Question 14

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 28, 30, 36, 48, ?, 98, 140 28, 30, 36, 48, ?, 98, 140

Accepted Answer

The differences between consecutive terms follow the pattern 1×2=2, 2×3=6, 3×4=12, 4×5=20, 5×6=30. Adding 20 to 48 gives 68.

Question 15

What is the simpliﬁed value of 1 + tan A tan (A/2)?

Accepted Answer

Convert to half-angles: let t = tan(A/2). The expression becomes 1 + [2t/(1-t²)] × t = (1+t²)/(1-t²). This is the exact formula for 1/cos A, which equals sec A.

Question 16

Which base is present in lime water?

Accepted Answer

Lime water is the common name for a dilute aqueous solution of calcium hydroxide, Ca(OH)2. It is prepared by stirring calcium hydroxide in pure water and filtering off the excess.

Question 17

With which country India has recently decided to partner with for strategic storage of crude oil in southern India?

Accepted Answer

India partnered with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to fill its strategic crude oil storage facility in Mangaluru, Karnataka, enhancing energy security against supply disruptions.

Question 18

If the diameter of a sphere is 14 cm, then what is the surface area (in cm2) of the sphere?

Accepted Answer

Radius is half the diameter, so r = 7 cm. The surface area of a sphere is 4πr². Calculating 4 × (22/7) × 7² gives 616 cm².

Question 19

Who has won the 'Miss Universe 2016' title? ?

Accepted Answer

Iris Mittenaere from France won the Miss Universe 2016 pageant held in the Philippines. She became the second Miss Universe from France after 1953.

Question 20

Which of the statements given below are correct? 1. The author of the novel 'Gilead' is Don Winslow. 2. The author of the novel 'Wolf Hall' is Stephen Dobyns. 3. The author of the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' is Harper Lee.

Accepted Answer

Note: Factually, Harper Lee wrote 'To Kill a Mockingbird' (Statement 3 is correct). However, based on the provided answer key (Option 1), statements 1 and 2 are marked correct despite being factually inaccurate.