SSC CGL Undated PYQs

Question 1

In the following question, select the odd word from the given alternatives.

Accepted Answer

"Beneath", "On top", and "Above" are words indicating position or location. "Huge" is an adjective describing size, making it the odd one out.

Question 2

In which of the following part of the cell does the pyruvic acid is broken down into carbon dioxide, water and energy?

Accepted Answer

During aerobic respiration, pyruvic acid enters the mitochondria where it is completely broken down into carbon dioxide, water, and ATP (energy) via the Krebs cycle.

Question 3

In which of the following case, law of demand fails?

Accepted Answer

The law of demand fails for Giffen goods. As their price increases, demand also increases because they are essential inferior goods with no close substitutes, violating the inverse price-demand relationship.

Question 4

Company 1 sold 20000 bikes each year from 2011 to 2016 and company 2 sold 10000 bikes each year from 2011 to 2016. What is the difference (in units) in average yearly production of company 1 and 2?

Accepted Answer

Calculate the average yearly production for both companies using the given data (from the associated graph/table). Subtracting Company 2's average from Company 1's yields 9333.33 units.

Question 5

In the English alphabet, which letter is 13th from right end?

Accepted Answer

The 13th letter from the right end is the same as the (27 - 13) = 14th letter from the left end. The 14th letter is N.

Question 6

If 2 T-shirts are offered free on purchase of 5 T-shirts, what is the effective discount (in %) on each T-shirt?

Accepted Answer

Here, the total number of T-shirts is considered as 5. The discount is given on the total items. Discount % = (Free items / Total items) × 100 = (2 / 5) × 100 = 40%.

Question 7

Of the 3 numbers whose average is 40, the first is 1/3 rd the sum of other 2. What is the first number?

Accepted Answer

The sum of the 3 numbers is 40 × 3 = 120. If the first is x, the sum of the others is 3x. So, 4x = 120, giving x = 30.

Question 8

In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Banana : Fruit : : Ginger : ?

Accepted Answer

Just as a banana is classified as a fruit, ginger is botanically classified as an underground stem (rhizome).

Question 9

What is the average of all numbers between 8 and 74 which are divisible by 7?

Accepted Answer

The numbers divisible by 7 between 8 and 74 form an arithmetic progression from 14 to 70. The average is (first term + last term) / 2 = (14 + 70) / 2 = 42.

Question 10

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 19, 26, 45, 71, 116, ?

Accepted Answer

The series follows a Fibonacci-like pattern where each term is the sum of the previous two terms. 19+26=45, 26+45=71, 45+71=116. Thus, the next term is 71+116=187.

Question 11

Which country is headed towards a confrontation over Gibraltar with Spain?

Accepted Answer

Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula. Spain claims sovereignty over it, leading to ongoing diplomatic tensions and confrontations with the United Kingdom.

Question 12

A can do a work in 8 days, B can do the same work in 10 days and C can do the same work in 12 days. If all three of them do the same work together and they are paid Rs 7400, then what is the share (in Rs) of B?

Accepted Answer

Efficiencies are inversely proportional to time. Ratio of efficiencies = 1/8 : 1/10 : 1/12 = 15:12:10. Total parts = 37. B's share = (12/37) × 7400 = Rs 2400.

Question 13

Which of the following Country doesn't have a written Constitution?

Accepted Answer

The United Kingdom does not have a single, codified written constitution. Instead, its constitution is unwritten, formed by acts of Parliament, court judgments, and conventions over centuries.

Question 14

If (x – 2) and (x + 3) are the factors of the equation x2 + k1x + k2 = 0, then what are the values of k1 and k2?

Accepted Answer

Expand the factors: (x - 2)(x + 3) = x^2 + x - 6. Comparing this with x^2 + k1x + k2 = 0, we get k1 = 1 and k2 = -6.

Question 15

Which of the following is the largest gland in human body? ?

Accepted Answer

The liver is the largest gland and the largest internal organ in the human body. It secretes bile and performs numerous vital metabolic functions.

Question 16

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Flinching 2. Flintlock 3. Flinpites 4. Flintlocks 5. Flinchers 1. Flinching 2. Flintlock 3. Flinpites 4. Flintlocks 5. Flinchers

Accepted Answer

Compare letter by letter. 'Flinch' is common in 1 and 5; 'e' comes before 'i', so 5 then 1. Next is 'p' (3). Finally, 'Flintlock' (2) precedes 'Flintlocks' (4). Order: 5, 1, 3, 2, 4.

Question 17

The market structure called monopoly exists where there is exactly ______ seller in any market.

Accepted Answer

A monopoly is a market structure characterized by a single seller dominating the entire market, offering a unique product with no close substitutes.

Question 18

What is the simplified value of cosec6 A – cot6 A – 3 cosec2 A cot2 A?

Accepted Answer

Use the algebraic identity (a - b)³ = a³ - b³ - 3ab(a - b). Let a = cosec² A and b = cot² A. Since cosec² A - cot² A = 1, the expression simplifies to 1³ = 1.

Question 19

A farmer buys a goat and a sheep for Rs 3500. He sold the sheep at a profit of 20 percent and the goat at a loss of 10 percent. If he sold both the animals at the same price, then the cost price (in Rs) of the cheaper animal was?

Accepted Answer

Let CP of sheep be S and goat be G. S + G = 3500. Selling prices are equal: 1.2S = 0.9G, so S/G = 3/4. The cheaper animal costs (3/7) × 3500 = Rs 1500.

Question 20

Who is the author of the book 'Akhada: The Authorized Biography of Mahavir Singh Phogat'?

Accepted Answer

Sports journalist Saurabh Duggal wrote 'Akhada', which chronicles the inspiring life of wrestling coach Mahavir Singh Phogat and his daughters' journey to international wrestling success.