SSC CGL Undated PYQs

Question 1

Which of the following was the winner of the Grammy Awards 2016 "Record of the Year"?

Accepted Answer

Mark Ronson's hit track 'Uptown Funk' featuring Bruno Mars won the prestigious Record of the Year at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards held in 2016.

Question 2

The part of the Himalayas lying between Satluj and Kali rivers is known as ____________.

Accepted Answer

The Kumaon Himalayas stretch between the Satluj and Kali rivers. The Punjab Himalayas lie between the Indus and Satluj, while the Nepal Himalayas are between the Kali and Teesta rivers.

Question 3

In 1236 Sultan Iltutmish’s daughter, __________, became Sultan.

Accepted Answer

Raziyya al-Din (Razia Sultana) succeeded her father Iltutmish in 1236, becoming the first and only female Muslim ruler of the Delhi Sultanate.

Question 4

In India, the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act came into force in 1981, but was amended in ________ to include noise as an air pollutant.

Accepted Answer

The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1981 was amended in 1987. This crucial amendment officially recognized noise as an air pollutant to regulate noise pollution levels.

Question 5

∆ABC is similar to ∆PQR. If ratio of perimeters of ∆ABC and ∆PQR is 1:2 and if PQ = 10 cm then what is the length of AB (in cm)?

Accepted Answer

For similar triangles, the ratio of corresponding sides equals the ratio of their perimeters. So, AB/PQ = Perimeter(ABC)/Perimeter(PQR) = 1/2. Thus, AB/10 = 1/2, giving AB = 5 cm.

Question 6

If the combined GDP of the six countries has grown by 50% in the last decade, then what was their combined annual Gross Domestic Product (in billion USD) before 10 years?

Accepted Answer

Let the GDP 10 years ago be x. With a 50% growth, current GDP = 1.5x. Assuming the data chart shows current GDP as 360, x = 360 / 1.5 = 240 billion USD.

Question 7

Japanese art ‘Ikebana’ is related to _____.

Accepted Answer

Ikebana is the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement. It emphasizes harmony, balance, and form, bringing humanity and nature together through carefully placed blossoms and stems.

Question 8

'Hunar Haat' an exhibition to exhibit and promote the arts and artisans from minority community was launched at which of the following events?

Accepted Answer

'Hunar Haat' was first launched by the Ministry of Minority Affairs at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) in New Delhi in 2016 to provide a platform for minority artisans.

Question 9

Who was conferred with the 2016 Nobel Prize for Literature?

Accepted Answer

American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan was awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature for creating new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition.

Question 10

The Poona Pact was signed between Mahatma Gandhi and __________.

Accepted Answer

The Poona Pact was signed in 1932 between Mahatma Gandhi and B. R. Ambedkar to provide reserved seats for the depressed classes in the provincial legislatures.

Question 11

In which city of India is Charminar located?

Accepted Answer

Charminar is a historic monument and mosque located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was built in 1591 by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah to celebrate the end of a deadly plague.

Question 12

In a row of people Manu is 7th from bottom end of row. Shrey is 10 ranks above Manu. If Shrey is 8th from top end, then how many people are there in this row?

Accepted Answer

Shrey's position from the bottom is 7 + 10 = 17th. His position from the top is 8th. Total people = (Position from top + Position from bottom) - 1 = (8 + 17) - 1 = 24.

Question 13

After which ﬁve year plan, 'The Rolling Plan' was implemented?

Accepted Answer

The Rolling Plan was introduced by the Janata Party government in 1978, immediately after terminating the Fifth Five Year Plan (1974-1978) a year before its scheduled end.

Question 14

Anti-defection law is given in which schedule of Indian constitution?

Accepted Answer

The Anti-defection law was added to the Constitution by the 52nd Amendment Act in 1985. It is contained in the Tenth Schedule to prevent political defections.

Question 15

The oceanic crust mainly consists of silica and __________.

Accepted Answer

The oceanic crust is primarily composed of mafic rocks, which are rich in silicate and magnesium. This layer is often referred to as 'sima' (silica + magnesium).

Question 16

If (-1/2) * ( x - 5) + 3 = -5/2, then what is the value of x?

Accepted Answer

Subtract 3 from both sides to get (-1/2)(x - 5) = -11/2. Multiply by -2 to get x - 5 = 11, which gives x = 16.

Question 17

What is the slope of the line parallel to the line passing through the points (-2, -1) and (4, -3)?

Accepted Answer

The slope of a line through two points is (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1). Here, (-3 - (-1))/(4 - (-2)) = -2/6 = -1/3. Parallel lines have identical slopes.

Question 18

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Xenons 2. Xylyls 3. Xanthic 4. Xenians 5. Xyst 1. Xenons 2. Xylyls 3. Xanthic 4. Xenians 5. Xyst

Accepted Answer

Comparing letter by letter: 'a' in Xanthic (3) comes first. Between Xenians (4) and Xenons (1), 'i' precedes 'o'. Finally, for Xylyls (2) and Xyst (5), 'l' precedes 's'. Order: 3, 4, 1, 2, 5.

Question 19

Which base is present in milk of magnesia?

Accepted Answer

Milk of magnesia is an antacid containing magnesium hydroxide, Mg(OH)2. It is a mild base used to neutralize excess stomach acid and relieve indigestion.

Question 20

If 5 sec θ – 3 tan θ = 5, then what is the value of 5 tan θ – 3 sec θ?

Accepted Answer

Use the identity (a sec θ - b tan θ)² - (a tan θ - b sec θ)² = a² - b². Here, 5² - x² = 5² - 3² = 16, so 25 - x² = 16, giving x² = 9, thus x = 3.