SSC CGL Undated PYQs

Question 1

What is the value of Sec 30° + Tan 60°?

Accepted Answer

We know that Sec 30° = 2/√3 and Tan 60° = √3. Adding them gives 2/√3 + √3 = (2 + 3)/√3 = 5/√3.

Question 2

There are total _________ parliamentary seats (Rajya Sabha constituency) in Tripura.

Accepted Answer

Tripura has only 1 Rajya Sabha seat and 2 Lok Sabha seats. The state legislature is unicameral with 60 assembly members.

Question 3

Most liquids that conduct electricity are solutions of acids, bases and ______.

Accepted Answer

Liquids conduct electricity when they contain free ions. Solutions of acids, bases, and salts dissociate into ions in water, allowing electric current to flow through them.

Question 4

If x2 + (1/x2) = 31/9 and x > 0, then what is the value of x3 + (1/x3)?

Accepted Answer

Add 2 to both sides to get (x + 1/x)^2 = 49/9, so x + 1/x = 7/3. Then use x^3 + 1/x^3 = (7/3)^3 - 3(7/3) = 154/27.

Question 5

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given. Whine

Accepted Answer

The word 'whine' means to complain in a high-pitched, complaining tone. 'Gripe' also means to complain, making it the closest synonym.

Question 6

Medium term loans are provided for a period of _____.

Accepted Answer

Medium-term loans typically have a repayment period ranging from 1 to 3 years. They bridge the gap between short-term (under 1 year) and long-term (over 3 years) financing needs.

Question 7

If P : Q : R = 2 : 3 : 5, then what is the value of (P + Q) : (Q + R) : (R + P)?

Accepted Answer

Let P=2, Q=3, and R=5. Calculate the sums: P+Q = 2+3 = 5, Q+R = 3+5 = 8, and R+P = 5+2 = 7. The required ratio is 5:8:7.

Question 8

As per World Health Organization, a pilot program testing the first ever malaria vaccine will begin in ________ in the year 2018.

Accepted Answer

The WHO launched the first malaria vaccine (RTS,S) pilot program in 2018 in three African countries: Ghana, Kenya, and Malawi, targeting young children.

Question 9

Which of the following is a feature of federal Government?

Accepted Answer

A federal government is characterized by a constitutional division of powers between the national (federal) government and regional (state) governments, ensuring both operate independently in their respective spheres.

Question 10

In a certain code language, "PUNISHED" is written as "288" and "TAILOR" is written as "225". How is "RELEASED" written in that code language?

Accepted Answer

The logic is the sum of the positional values of the letters multiplied by 3. For RELEASED, the sum is 69. 69 × 3 = 207.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

In the first three options, the middle digit is the sum of the first and last digits (2+3=5, 4+3=7, 1+3=4). This pattern fails for 633.

Question 12

In the triangle ABC, ∠BAC = 50° and the bisectors of ∠ABC and ∠ACB meets at P. What is the value (in degrees) of ∠BPC?

Accepted Answer

The angle formed by internal bisectors at the incenter P is 90° + (∠A / 2). Here, ∠BPC = 90° + (50° / 2) = 90° + 25° = 115°.

Question 13

Select the related word from the given alternatives. Pencil : Lead :: Pen : ?

Accepted Answer

Just as a pencil uses lead as its core material to write, a pen uses ink to write. The relationship is based on the writing material inside the instrument.

Question 14

The time taken by a pendulum to complete one oscillation is called its?

Accepted Answer

The time required for a pendulum to complete one full back-and-forth movement (oscillation) is defined as its time period. It depends on the pendulum's length and gravity.

Question 15

Goods which are consumed together are called?

Accepted Answer

Complementary goods are products that are used together, like cars and petrol. An increase in the price of one decreases the demand for the other.

Question 16

Sheikh Hasina Wazed is the Prime Minister of which neighbouring country of India?

Accepted Answer

Sheikh Hasina Wazed served as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh. She is the daughter of Bangladesh's founding father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, and leads the Awami League party.

Question 17

In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Sheep : Lamb : : Cow : ?

Accepted Answer

A lamb is the young one of a sheep. Following the same logic, the young one of a cow is called a calf.

Question 18

Which organ has ﬁnger like outgrowths which are called as Villi (Singular Villus)?

Accepted Answer

The small intestine has millions of tiny finger-like projections called villi. They significantly increase the surface area for maximum absorption of digested food and nutrients into the bloodstream.

Question 19

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. The (reason of) her outburst in the party is yet unknown.

Accepted Answer

The correct preposition to use with 'reason' when indicating cause is 'for'. Thus, 'reason for' is grammatically correct.

Question 20

In a certain code language, "MASTER" is written as "682145" and "STAMP" is written as "21869". How is "PASTE" written in that code language?

Accepted Answer

By comparing the given words, we get the direct letter codes: P=9, A=8, S=2, T=1, E=4. Thus, PASTE is coded as 98214.