SSC CGL Undated PYQs

Question 1

If 6#30=5; 8#24=3; 7#28=4; then what is the value of 8#40=?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is that the second number is divided by the first number to get the result. Therefore, 40 ÷ 8 = 5.

Question 2

The runs scored by Pujara against South Africa is more than runs scored against Bangladesh by what percentage? ?

Accepted Answer

Based on the given data, the runs against SA are three times the runs against Bangladesh. The difference is twice the base value, making the percentage increase (2/1) × 100 = 200%.

Question 3

Fundamental duties are mentioned in which of the following part of Indian Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Fundamental Duties were added to the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976. They are enshrined in Part IV A, under Article 51A, based on the Swaran Singh Committee's recommendations.

Question 4

During the past century, the temperature of Earth has increased by ________.

Accepted Answer

Over the past century, the Earth's average global temperature has risen by approximately 0.6°C primarily due to increased greenhouse gas emissions from human activities.

Question 5

If the total tiger population in these six sanctuaries had grown by 20% and 25% in the previous two decades, then what was the total tiger population in these six sanctuaries before 20 years?

Accepted Answer

Assuming the current total population from the given data is 90. Let the initial population be x. Successive growth means x × 1.20 × 1.25 = 90. Thus, x × 1.5 = 90, giving x = 60.

Question 6

If EXPLAIN is coded as BUMIXFK, then how will GYM be coded as?

Accepted Answer

Each letter in the word is shifted backward by 3 positions in the English alphabet. Applying -3 to G, Y, and M gives D, V, and J respectively.

Question 7

Who was the invertor of frozen foods?

Accepted Answer

Clarence Birdseye invented the quick-freezing process for food in the 1920s, revolutionizing the frozen food industry by preserving its taste and texture.

Question 8

In the following question, select the related letters from the given alternatives. FS : LY : : IV : ? FS : LY : : IV : ?

Accepted Answer

The difference between the positional values of the two letters in each pair is 13 (F+13=S, L+13=Y, I+13=V). Only GT follows this pattern (G+13=T).

Question 9

Electric Motor converts _____ energy to mechanical energy

Accepted Answer

An electric motor works on the principle of electromagnetism. It takes electrical energy as input and converts it into mechanical energy to perform physical work, like rotating a fan.

Question 10

Who among the following has been recently awarded with ‘Indian of the year’ award?

Accepted Answer

Preety Shenoy, a renowned Indian author, was awarded the 'Indian of the Year' award. She is celebrated for her bestselling novels and significant contributions to contemporary Indian literature.

Question 11

Slope of the line AB is 4/3. Co-ordinates of points A and B are (x , -5) and (2 , -3) respectively. What is the value of x?

Accepted Answer

Use the slope formula m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1). So, 4/3 = (-3 - (-5)) / (2 - x). This simplifies to 4/3 = 2 / (2 - x), yielding x = 1/2.

Question 12

The motion of a freely falling body is an example of ________________________ motion.

Accepted Answer

A freely falling body experiences a constant acceleration due to gravity (g = 9.8 m/s²). Since the acceleration remains constant throughout the fall, it is a uniformly accelerated motion.

Question 13

In a certain code language, "REMOTE" is written as "KYSPGS" and "BRAND" is written as "IRDTC". How is "MOBILE" written in that code language?

Accepted Answer

Reverse the word, then add +n, +(n-1), ..., +1 to the letters, where n is the word length. For MOBILE, reverse is ELIBOM. Adding +6, +5, +4, +3, +2, +1 gives KQMEQN.

Question 14

Any undesirable change in physical, chemical or biological characteristics of air, land, water or soil is called?

Accepted Answer

Pollution is defined as the introduction of harmful materials into the environment, causing adverse changes in the physical, chemical, or biological properties of air, water, or soil.

Question 15

During their rule the British persuaded or forced cultivators in Punjab to grow __________.

Accepted Answer

The British forced Indian farmers to grow cash crops. In Punjab, they specifically encouraged and forced cultivators to grow wheat to meet the demands of the European market.

Question 16

Select the related number from the given alternatives. 7.25 : 7.75 :: 9 : ? 7.25 : 7.75 :: 9 : ?

Accepted Answer

The pattern involves adding 0.50 to the first number to get the second. Following this, 9 + 0.50 = 9.5.

Question 17

Select the related letters from the given alternatives. WTQ : DGJ :: NKH : ? WTQ : DGJ :: NKH : ?

Accepted Answer

Each letter is replaced by its opposite letter in the English alphabet (sum of positions = 27). Thus, N becomes M, K becomes P, and H becomes S.

Question 18

What is the name of the court poet of King Harshavardhana?

Accepted Answer

Banabhatta was the court poet (Asthana Kavi) of King Harshavardhana. He authored the 'Harshacharita', a biography of Harsha, and the famous Sanskrit novel 'Kadambari'.

Question 19

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Pragmatic 2. Protect 3. Pastel 4. Postal 5. Pebble 1. Pragmatic 2. Protect 3. Pastel 4. Postal 5. Pebble

Accepted Answer

Compare the second letters of the words: a, e, o, r. The alphabetical order is Pastel (3), Pebble (5), Postal (4), Pragmatic (1), Protect (2). Thus, 35412 is correct.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

West Bengal has 42 Lok Sabha constituencies, making it the state with the third-highest number of parliamentary seats in India, after Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra.