SSC CGL Tier I, 15 Sep 2025, Shift 1 question paper

100 questions · 200 marks · 60 minutes · +2 per correct answer, -0.5 per wrong one

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General Intelligence and Reasoning

25 questions

1 $3^{rd}$
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2 $Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. GEA, IJH, KOO, MTV ?$
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3 $Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series: H L P T, H O U A, H R Z H, H U E O, ?$
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4 $If 'P' denotes 'addition', 'D' denotes 'subtraction', 'S' denotes 'multiplication', and 'V' denotes 'division', then what will be the value of the following expression? 5 (7 S 3) D 3 (8 P 6) V 7 D 11 (3 S 13 S 2) P 2 (41 S 9)$
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5 $What will come at the place of question mark? 1, 2, 6, 21, 88, ?$
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6 $Instruction: Identify the assumptions that must hold for the statement to be valid, then choose the correct option. Statement: The advancement of biotechnology has the potential to revolutionize medicine by allowing for the development of personalized treatments, but it also raises ethical questions regarding genetic manipulation and the potential for inequality in access to these treatments. Assumptions: I. Biotechnology has the power to create personalized medical treatments. II. The ethical implications of biotechnology need to be addressed to prevent misuse. III. Biotechnology will be accessible to everyone, ensuring equality in treatment access.$
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7 $Read the following statement carefully and identify the conclusion that follows. Statement: The economy grew by 8% this year, the highest in a decade. Conclusions: I. Economic reforms have been successful. II. Growth in previous years was below 8%.$
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8 $How many meaningful four-letter English words can be formed using the first, second, third, and fourth letters of the word "CAMERA" (when counted from left to right), using each letter only once in each word?$
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9 $Which of the following is/are identical to the address given: Vill: Sangrur, PO: Sangrur, PS: Patiala, Dist: Punjab - 148001 1. Vill: Sangrur, PO: Sangrur, PS: Patiala, Dist: Punjab - 148001 2. Vill: Sangrur, PO: Sangrur, PS: Patiala, Dist: Punjab - 148002 3. Vill: Sangrur, PO: Sangrur, PS: Patiala, Dist: Punjab - 148003 4. Vill: Sangrur, PO: Sangrur, PS: Patiala, Dist: Punjab - 148004$
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10 $2 \times 4$
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11 $If a geometric progression (GP) starts at 3.6 and the common ratio (CR) = 1.5, what is the 3rd term?$
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12 $Find the odd one out from the given alternatives:$
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13 $Which term is wrong in the series : 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, 36$
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14 $Rani said, "The man in the photo is my mother's son-in-law." Who is the man to Rani?$
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15 $(2 + 3) \times (7 - 4)^2 = ?$
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16 $If 4 # 2 = 10 and 6 # 3 = 21, what is 8 # 4?$
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17 $A person buys 4 apples at ₹18 each and 2 melons at ₹35 each. What is the total cost?$
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18 $If 'MANGO' is coded as 'NZOHQ', how is 'PEACH' written?$
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19 $If FLOWER is written as GNQXFS, how is GARDEN written in that code?$
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20 $\div$
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21 $A is the brother of B. C is the father of A. D is the brother of C. E is the son of D. How is E related to B?$
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22 $\times$
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23 $\div$
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24 $Statements: No circles are squares. Some squares are triangles. Conclusions: I. Some triangles are not circles. II. No triangle is a circle.$
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25 $\times$
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General Awareness

25 questions

26 $How many pairs of decorative wheels are found on the Konark Sun Temple chariot?$
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27 $Which of the following best captures the cultural essence and rituals of Baran’s Dol Mela in Rajasthan?$
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28 $Which of the following correctly describes the Sarthavaha in Gupta dynasty's administration?$
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29 $Which of the following best reflects Kerala’s musical instrument heritage?$
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30 $Why is fiberglass preferred over metal for making high jump bars?$
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31 $Arrange the following rulers of the Delhi Sultanate in the correct chronological order of their reigns, starting from the earliest: 1.Razia Sultan 2.Ghiyas ud din Balban 3.Qutb al-Din Aibak 4.Iltutmish$
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32 $What is a “brace” in football?$
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33 $What is the primary purpose of the BRICS Startup Knowledge Hub launched in 2025?$
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34 $Who wrote the novel Sahela Re?$
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35 $Read the following Assertion (A) and Reason (R) carefully about-The Khelo India Youth Games (Table Tennis Doubles Finals) and choose the correct option: Assertion (A): Kavya Bhatt and Divyanshi Bhowmick dropped only one game in the girls’ doubles tournament. Reason (R): They beat Subhankrita Datta and Avisha Karmakar 3-0 in the final.$
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36 $Who was honoured with the Padma Shri in 2025 for empowering women by teaching traditional Bengali folk percussion?$
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37 $India's land area covers what percentage of the world's total area?$
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38 $What is the orbital regime of the NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite?$
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39 $Which of the following district-state combinations is correctly matched with respect to iron ore reserves in India?$
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40 $Which of these biomolecules is an essential component of the plasma membrane?$
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41 $Which Constitutional Amendment Act is often referred to as the “Mini-Constitution” due to the extensive changes it introduced to the Indian Constitution?$
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42 $100^\circ$
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43 $Consider the following statements about the eSanjeevani initiative: Statement 1: eSanjeevani OPD enables remote doctor consultations for citizens via online mode. Statement 2: eSanjeevani AB-HWC connects citizens with Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centers (AB-HWC). Which of the above is/are correct ?$
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44 $Consider the statements about Jhora: 1. It is danced in Kumaon by mixed circles of men and women during spring fairs. 2. The dance is accompanied primarily by the Hurka drum. Which is/are correct?$
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45 $Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options: Assertion (A): Global Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) indicators excluded informal sectors. Reason (R): Informal enterprises are difficult to measure consistently across nations.$
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46 $How is Indian Railways cutting carbon emissions?$
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47 $Read the following Assertion (A) and Reason (R) carefully and choose the correct option. Assertion (A): The Mahalanobis strategy prioritized heavy industries and capital goods. Reason (R): It was believed that investing in such industries would create long-term capacity for growth.$
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48 $Under which Article of the Indian Constitution is Hindi in Devanagari script declared as the official language of the Union?$
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49 $Match the geological feature with its primary plate boundary type: 1. Mid-ocean ridge 2. Mariana Trench 3. San Andreas Fault$
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50 $Consider the following statements: 1. Parliament can create All India Services with approval of Rajya Sabha. 2. Article 312 mentions 'Security Services' as part of All India Services. Which of the above statements is/are correct ?$
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Quantitative Aptitude

25 questions

51 $If A : B = 7 : 5, B : C = 2 : 3, and C : D = 4 : 5, find the ratio A : D.$
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52 $\left(\frac{7}{5} \div \frac{14}{15}\right) \times \left(\frac{10}{7} \div \frac{5}{3}\right)$
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53 $(1.5 + \frac{3}{8})^3 - (\frac{9}{5} \times 1.25)$
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54 $((1.5 + \frac{3}{4}) \div (2.25 - \frac{1}{2})) + 0.6$
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55 $A container holds a mixture of three liquids A, B, and C in ratio 2 : 3 : 5. If 6 liters of liquid A, 12 liters of liquid B, and a certain amount of liquid C are added to the container, the new ratio of liquids A, B, and C becomes 3 : 5 : 8. Find the quantity (in liters) of liquid C added.$
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56 $Gautam started a business with a sum of ₹ 60,000. Jatin joined him 8 months later with a sum of ₹ 35,000. At what respective ratio will the two share the profit after two years?$
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57 $The average weight of 12 people is 65 kg. If one person leaves and the new average becomes 64.5 kg, what is the weight of the person who left?$
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58 $Table - Monthly Sales (in ₹000) Salesperson Jan Feb Mar Apr P 50607055 Q 65686264 What are the average monthly sales of Q?$
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59 $10\%$
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60 $The ratio of the profit to the cost price of a product is 2: 7. What is the ratio of its selling price to its profit?$
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61 $2\%$
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62 $30\%$
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63 $A cistern contains 100 liters of pure syrup. 10 liters of syrup are drawn out and replaced by water. Then, 10 liters of the mixture are drawn out and replaced by water again. What is the ratio of syrup to water in the final mixture?$
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64 $A metal sphere having a radius of 10 centimeters is melted down and molded into 8 identical smaller solid spheres. What is the ratio of the surface area of the original sphere to the total surface area of all 8 smaller spheres?$
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65 $How many hemispheres with a radius of 3 cm can be produced by melting down a hemisphere with a radius of 12 cm?$
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66 $A cylinder and hemisphere have the same radius. Their combined height is 30 cm. If the cylinder and hemisphere have equal volumes, find the radius.$
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67 $\text{cm}^2$
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68 $A circular disc of radius 7 cm is inscribed inside an equilateral triangle. What is the approximate area of the remaining portion of the triangle?$
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69 $In triangle ABC, medians AD, BE, and CF intersect at the centroid G. What is the ratio of the area of triangle GAB to the area of triangle ABC?$
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70 $\triangle ABC$
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71 $A right triangle has sides 3, 4, and 5. A smaller triangle is drawn inside it with its vertices on the sides of the larger triangle, such that it is similar to the larger triangle. If its perimeter is 6, what is its area?$
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72 $Two circles have radii of 12 cm and 4 cm. If the length of a direct common tangent is 15 cm, what is the distance between their centers?$
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73 $d$
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74 $There are two parallel chords measuring 16 cm and 12 cm, both situated on the same side of the center of a circle. The space between the two chords is 2 cm. What is the radius of the circle?$
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75 $150^\circ$
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Salesperson	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr
P	50	60	70	55
Q	65	68	62	64

English Comprehension

25 questions

76 $Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: NONCHALANT$
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77 $Choose the correct meaning of idiom: Keep at bay$
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78 $Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Quixotic$
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79 $Identify the misspelt word$
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80 $Spot the correct spelling of adjective 'relating to the muscular tissue of the heart' .$
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81 $Choose the correct one-word substitution for: ‘An act of intentionally setting fire to property’.$
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82 $Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'Fear of public speaking.'$
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83 $Select the correct option: Not until the data was independently verified _____ accepted by the journal.$
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84 $Select the correct option: Though the board remained divided on procedural issues, the chairperson, ___ authority was rarely contested, pushed the resolution through.$
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85 $Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: The spokesperson refused to comment (1)/ until the investigation would be completed (2)/ to avoid jeopardising (3)/ ongoing proceedings. (4)/$
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86 $Change the following from active to passive: Did the council approve the comprehensive zoning plan?$
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87 $Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: Were he to have responded promptly (1)/ the crisis could have been (2)/ averted far earlier than it ultimately was (3)/ saving valuable diplomatic capital. (4)$
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88 $Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: She placed a compact mirror in her purse.$
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89 $Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure: The accused was believed to have been hiding in the hills before being captured.$
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Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage : To bifurcate life into immutable dichotomies of joy and sorrow is to misread its most intrinsic rhythm. Human existence unfolds not as a linear progression of happiness or despair, but as a dynamic interplay where each emotion deepens the resonance of the other. The ecstasy of triumph is never as poignant as when preceded by failure; likewise, the pang of loss finds contour only because we have once cherished the presence of what is now absent. Joy and sorrow, then, are not adversaries but co-authors of the same narrative. From antiquity to modernity, philosophical traditions have acknowledged this existential polarity. The Stoics embraced the inevitability of suffering as a precursor to tranquility, while Eastern philosophies like Buddhism anchor themselves in the impermanence of all experiences. In both frameworks, the pursuit of enduring happiness necessitates an acceptance of transience. Without sorrow, joy would be indistinct—a flat and shallow sensation lacking contrast or value. This interdependence is vividly manifest in the mundane. The delight of spring is intensified by the memory of a harsh winter; the serenity of solitude is meaningful only to one who has tasted the cacophony of crowds. Even our personal growth often emerges from crucibles of pain—grief chisels depth into our emotional landscape, refining our capacity for empathy, resilience, and gratitude. To demand unbroken happiness is to seek a monochromatic life—an existence devoid of emotional texture. The beauty of being lies not in circumventing sorrow, but in embracing it as a necessary foil to joy. These twin sentiments coalesce to form the chiaroscuro of consciousness, rendering our lives more vivid, more intricate, more human.
90 $Which of the following best completes the analogy: Joy is to presence as sorrow is to — ?$
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91 $Based on the passage, what can be reasonably inferred about the author's perspective on human emotions?$
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92 $What is the author’s primary purpose in writing this passage?$
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93 $What tone does the author primarily adopt throughout the passage?$
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94 $In the context of the passage, what does the word chiaroscuro most likely mean?$
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95 $Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: She *do not knows * the answer to this question.$
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96 $Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: He is *senior than me in age *.$
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97 $A sentence is provided in direct speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding indirect speech. I said, “He will be here by noon.”$
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98 $A sentence is provided in indirect speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding direct speech. The assistant said that she was not feeling well and would leave early.$
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99 $Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. This is particularly challenging in industries such as steel and cement production, where emissions are an integral part of the manufacturing process. 2. As a result, carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies have emerged as a crucial component of strategies aimed at reducing industrial greenhouse gas emissions. 3. Achieving carbon neutrality requires a significant reduction in emissions across all economic sectors. 4. These technologies capture carbon dioxide at the source, preventing its release into the atmosphere and either utilizing it or storing it permanently underground.$
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100 $Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. This allows a programmer to specify the structure and behavior of an object-oriented program. 2. Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) is a programming paradigm based on the concept of "objects," which can contain data and code. 3. A central tenet of OOP is the concept of a "class," which acts as a blueprint for creating objects. 4. The key advantage of this approach is that it models real-world entities, making complex systems easier to manage and debug.$
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