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

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. Then I took him by the hand and led him across the street.
B. I was going to the market when I saw a blind man trying to cross the street.
C. He expressed his gratitude with folded hands.
D. I walked across to the blind man.

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The paragraph should start with an introductory sentence, which is 'B' (I was going to the market when I saw a blind man trying to cross the street). The next logical step is to approach the blind man, which is 'D' (I walked across to the blind man). Following that, the action of helping him, 'A' (Then I took him by the hand and led him across the street), and finally, the blind man's reaction, 'C' (He expressed his gratitude with folded hands). This sequence forms a coherent narrative.

Question 5

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To cut a long story short

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The idiom 'To cut a long story short' means to summarize or get to the point quickly, without including unnecessary details. Option 1, 'Tell something briefly', accurately reflects this meaning.

Question 6

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in
the following series.
10, 22, 35, 40, 72, 40, ?

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The series alternates between two patterns. The first pattern (10, 35, 72, ?) follows +25, +37, +61 (differences are +12, +24, +36). The second pattern (22, 40, 40) is not immediately obvious but seems to be a distractor or a simpler, unrelated sequence. Following the first pattern, 72 + 61 = 133.

Question 7

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

Question 8

Which of the following states’ former Governor, Mata Prasad, died in January 2021?

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Mata Prasad, a former Governor, passed away in January 2021. He served as the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh from 1993 to 1999. This question tests recent general knowledge.

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

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

Question 14

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. This invention has helped us to heal wounds caused by bacteria.
B. Penicillin is one of the most useful drugs man has invented.
C. In the beginning however, very few people knew of this discovery and its use.
D. Its use has saved the lives of hundreds of thousands of soldiers.

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Sentence B introduces penicillin as a useful drug. Sentence A elaborates on its use in healing wounds. Sentence D provides another example of its life-saving use. Sentence C then introduces a contrasting idea about the initial lack of awareness of this discovery. This order (BADC) creates a coherent and meaningful paragraph.

Question 15

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

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The word 'Vishious' is incorrectly spelled. The correct spelling is 'Vicious'. The other words 'Moisture', 'Anxious', and 'Mimic' are all spelled correctly.

Question 16

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

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Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another, which is a positive emotion. Envy, Jealousy, and Hatred are all negative emotions or feelings. Therefore, Empathy is the odd one out.

Question 17

Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?
36 × 81 ÷ 9 – (88 ÷ 4) + 14 + (22 + 7) = 169

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We need to test each option by interchanging the given numbers in the equation and then evaluating the expression using the order of operations (BODMAS/PEMDAS). The option that results in 169 is the correct answer. Option 2 (interchanging 81 and 36) yields 36 x 81 / 9 - (88 / 4) + 14 + (22 + 7) = 36 x 9 - 22 + 14 + 29 = 324 - 22 + 14 + 29 = 318 + 29 = 347. This is incorrect. Let's re-evaluate the question with the correct interchange. If we interchange 81 and 36, the equation becomes 81 × 36 ÷ 9 – (88 ÷ 4) + 14 + (22 + 7) = 81 × 4 – 22 + 14 + 29 = 324 – 22 + 14 + 29 = 302 + 14 + 29 = 316 + 29 = 345. This is also incorrect. Let's re-evaluate the original question and options. The question is about interchanging numbers to make the equation correct. Let's assume the correct answer is 81 and 36. If we interchange 81 and 36, the equation becomes: 81 × 36 ÷ 9 – (88 ÷ 4) + 14 + (22 + 7) = 81 × 4 – 22 + 14 + 29 = 324 – 22 + 14 + 29 = 302 + 14 + 29 = 345. This is not 169. Let's try option 1: 36 and 14. Original: 36 × 81 ÷ 9 – (88 ÷ 4) + 14 + (22 + 7) = 36 × 9 – 22 + 14 + 29 = 324 – 22 + 14 + 29 = 302 + 14 + 29 = 345. If 36 and 14 are interchanged: 14 × 81 ÷ 9 – (88 ÷ 4) + 36 + (22 + 7) = 14 × 9 – 22 + 36 + 29 = 126 – 22 + 36 + 29 = 104 + 36 + 29 = 140 + 29 = 169. So, option 1 is correct.

Question 18

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

Question 19

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

Question 20

Which of the following is the meaning of ‘Pishtaq’ in the context of medieval Indo-Islamic
architecture?

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Pishtaq refers to a tall gateway or portal in Indo-Islamic architecture. The given answer '2. Water tank' is incorrect. The correct option is '1. Tall gateway'.