SSC CGL Undated PYQs

Question 1

Which of the following is a work on statecraft written by Krishnadevaraya?

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Krishnadevaraya, a prominent ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire, authored 'Amuktamalyada' in Telugu. This work is a significant piece on statecraft and also includes a poetic description of the Srirangam temple.

Question 2

Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India provides for the creation of a GST
Council?

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Article 279A of the Constitution of India provides for the creation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council. This article was inserted by the Constitution (One Hundred and First Amendment) Act, 2016.

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

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

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

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence. If no substitution is required, select ‘No substitution’.
The place is too much noisy.

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The phrase 'too much' is used before nouns (e.g., too much noise), while 'too' is used before adjectives (e.g., too noisy). Since 'noisy' is an adjective, the correct usage is 'too noisy'.

Question 12

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A person who listens to someone’s private conversation without them knowing

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The term 'eavesdropper' specifically refers to a person who secretly listens to private conversations. The other options have different connotations related to clandestine activities but do not precisely fit the given definition.

Question 13

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
You need not ______ so much fuss about wearing a mask when you go out.

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The idiomatic expression 'make a fuss' means to show unnecessary excitement, attention, or trouble about something. Therefore, 'make' is the most appropriate verb to complete the phrase.

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

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

Question 18

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

Question 19

Halogens have ______ electrons in their outermost shells.

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Halogens are elements in Group 17 of the periodic table. Elements in Group 17 have 7 valence electrons in their outermost shell. Therefore, option 4 is the correct answer.

Question 20

According to the Puranas, Lord Vishnu took the shape of ______ in order to rescue the earth,
which had sunk into water.

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This question tests knowledge of Hindu mythology, specifically the Varaha avatar of Lord Vishnu. According to the Puranas, Vishnu took the form of a boar (Varaha) to lift the Earth from the cosmic ocean.