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SSC CGL Tier I, 24 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. 1
    Choose the address that is the same as the one given below. House No. 87, Sector 9,Chandigarh - 160009

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  2. 2
    The seminar in Ranchi happened 3 days before Patna. The seminar in Bhubaneswar happened 2 days after Patna. If Ranchi's seminar was on 11th11^{th} August, when was Bhubaneswar's?

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  3. 3
    What should come in place of the question mark '?' in the following number series? 61, 60, 63, 58, 65, ?

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  4. 4
    Find the WRONG term in the given series. 12, 34, 100, 298, 894, 2674

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  5. 5
    A number is increased by 20% and then decreased by 20%. What is the net change in the number?

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  6. 6
    If 7 →\rightarrow 50, 8 →\rightarrow 65, then 9 →\rightarrow ?

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  7. 7
    Replace special characters with mathematical signs as given in options to make it meaningful equation. 8 & 2 $ 3 = 14

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  8. 8
    Select the one that is different.

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  9. 9
    Find the ODD one out from the given options. (Note: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 - operation on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)

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  10. 10
    In a certain code language, 'trick on him twice' is coded as 'wl, dl, kl, sl', 'him slow twice' is coded as 'kl, jl, sl', 'case on him' is coded as 'pl, dl, kl'. How will 'on slow trick' be coded in the same language?

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  11. 11
    A sum of money becomes Rs. 6720 after 2 years and Rs. 7392 after 3 years at compound interest. What is the rate of interest per annum?

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  12. 12
    Find the missing number: 34 : 25 :: 53 : ?

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  13. 13
    Read the following statement carefully and identify the conclusion that follows. Statement: No tables are chairs. All chairs are wooden. Conclusions: I. Some wooden things are not tables. II. No tables are wooden.

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  14. 14
    Read the following statement carefully and identify the conclusion that follows. Statement: All men are intelligent. No intelligent person is poor. Some poor are hardworking. Conclusions: I. Some men are hardworking. II. No man is poor.

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  15. 15
    From the given alternatives, find the word which can be formed from the letters used in the given word. ACCUSATION

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  16. 16
    What comes next in the series? Z, W, T, Q, ?

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  17. 17
    What is the next number in the series? 10, 30, 90, ___

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  18. 18
    If "MODI" is written as "OQFK", how will "BAPU" be written?

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  19. 19
    Complete the series. 1, 27, 125, ?

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  20. 20
    What comes next? AJ, BL, CN, ?

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  21. 21
    If A:B = 2:3 and B:C = 4:5, find A:C.

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  22. 22
    If COMPUTER is coded as DPNQVUFS, how is LAPTOP coded in the same code?

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  23. 23
    Rs. 640 shared among 8 people. 2 back out. What’s new share per person?

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  24. 24
    2, 3, 5, 8, 12, 17, ?

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  25. 25
    7, 14, 28, 35, 70, ?

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General Awareness

25 questions

  1. 26
    What distinguishes ISRO’s Aditya-L1 mission from other solar observatories?

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  2. 27
    The primary focus of the Quad is in which region?

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  3. 28
    The "Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM)" scheme has a focus on the energy sector within agriculture. What is the primary objective of this scheme?

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  4. 29
    The rock-cut Kailasa temple at Ellora was carved out of how many rocks?

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  5. 30
    Which Nigerian author received the 2021 PEN Pinter Prize for their “unflinching” exploration of identity, gender, and migration?

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  6. 31
    Which sport is the term “zugzwang” associated with?

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  7. 32
    The Government of India Act of 1935 primarily aimed to:

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  8. 33
    Which of the following is a cybercrime related to identity theft under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023?

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  9. 34
    Who is the 20th20^{th} governor of Uttar Pradesh since 2019?

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  10. 35
    Which among the following is NOT a Vedanga, or the limbs of the Veda?

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  11. 36
    Which of the given statements is/are CORRECT regarding solar power production? 1. Solar power is a renewable energy source with low operational costs and minimal environmental impact. 2. Kamuthi Solar Power Project is one of the largest single-location solar power plants in India, with a capacity of 648 MW.

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  12. 37
    Consider the following about population growth in India: Statement-I: The population pyramid in India is broad at the base and top and narrow in the middle. Statement-II: India has a large proportion of young population due to high birth rates and declining death rates. Which one of the following is CORRECT in respect of the above statements?

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  13. 38
    Which of the following is NOT a type of raga-based performance?

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  14. 39
    Which of the following statements most accurately describes a key difference between the Mathura and Gandhara schools of art, as broadly understood in Indian architectural history?

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  15. 40
    Which of the following statements about India’s National and Institutional Sports Competitions is/are correct? 1) National Games began in 1924 at Lahore and were renamed from the IX Games in Bombay. 2) SGFI holds nationals only for boys under 17 in contact sports like Wrestling and Kabaddi. 3) Inter-University tournaments use knockout or league formats and allow one team per university.

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  16. 41
    Which of the following works was composed by the Vijayanagara ruler Krishnadevaraya and is renowned for its poetic richness and devotion to Lord Vishnu?

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  17. 42
    Fill in the blank: The final match of the 133rd Durand Cup, held between 26 July and 31 August 2024, featured Northeast United FC competing against ______.

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  18. 43
    The color order in a secondary rainbow is:

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  19. 44
    Fill in the Blank: Thoda combines martial art with ______ in Himachal Pradesh.

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  20. 45
    The Index of Economic Freedom 2025 is published by which conservative think tank?

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  21. 46
    Which of the following statements about output markets in an open economy is correct?

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  22. 47
    The Planning Commission was established in which year?

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  23. 48
    The revolutionary Bagha Jatin (Jatindranath Mukherjee) was known for his valiant fight and for inspiring revolutionaries in which Indian state?

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  24. 49
    Which of the following statements about Sir M. Visvesvaraya is correct?

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  25. 50
    Read the following statements carefully and choose the correct option regarding Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Assertion (A): The 1991 reforms led to the opening of the Indian economy to foreign investors. Reason (R): The government wanted to increase domestic savings rate rapidly.

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Quantitative Aptitude

25 questions

  1. 51
    Simplify: (7+43)\sqrt{(7 + 4\sqrt{3})}

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  2. 52
    A sum of ₹8000 is lent out in two parts, one at 5%5\% simple interest and the other at 7%7\% simple interest. If the annual interest is ₹500, the sum lent at 7%7\% is:

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  3. 53
    Jayesh covers one-fourth of his journey at 20 km/h, another one-fourth at 10 km/h, and the rest at 70 km/h. What is his average speed?

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  4. 54
    A man observes the top of a pole with an angle of elevation of 45∘45^\circ.He walks 15 m towards the pole, and the angle of elevation becomes 60∘60^\circ. What is the height of the pole?

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  5. 55
    A rectangular tank measures 12 cm long, 10 cm wide, and 6 cm high. If a spherical ball of the largest possible size is placed inside this tank, what is the volume of the space not occupied by the ball?

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  6. 56
    A and B share profit in 7:57:5. If B gets Rs. 15,000, how much did A receive?

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  7. 57
    What is the ratio of the interior angle of a regular hexagon to the interior angle of a regular 12-sided polygon (dodecagon)?

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  8. 58
    A man walks a square plot of area 121 m2121\ \text{m}^2. If he walks once around its boundary, how far does he walk?

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  9. 59
    Two numbers are in the ratio 5:75:7. If 9 is added to each, the new ratio becomes 8:118:11. What are the original numbers?

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  10. 60
    A:B=3:4A:B = 3:4, B:C=6:7B:C = 6:7, C:D=14:15C:D = 14:15. What is the ratio A:DA:D?

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  11. 61
    A bag contains 20%20\% red balls, 30%30\% green balls and the rest blue balls. If there are 80 blue balls, what is the total number of balls?

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  12. 62
    A candidate attempted 75%75\% of the questions in an exam. He got 80%80\% of the attempted ones correct, and 10%10\% of the unattempted ones were also awarded marks due to grace. If the total number of questions is 200, how many did he get right?

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  13. 63
    A trader gave a 20%20\% discount on the market price but still earned a 10%10\% profit. What percentage was the market price above the cost price?

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  14. 64
    A cricketer has played 8 innings with an average score of 40. In the next inning, he scores 80. What will be the new average?

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  15. 65
    In a quadrilateral ABCD, angles A,B,C are in the ratio 1:2:31:2:3. If angle D=120∘D=120^\circ, what is angle A?

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  16. 66
    A combo offer says, "Buy 2 shirts at Rs. 1200 each, get a third shirt free." What is the effective price per shirt?

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  17. 67
    Two taps can fill a tub in 6 minutes and 4 minutes, respectively. A pipe can empty it in 3 minutes. If all the three are kept open simultaneously, when will the tub be full?

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  18. 68
    In a company, the average salary of 5 junior employees is Rs. 30,000, and that of 4 senior employees is Rs. 60,000. What is the combined average salary?

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  19. 69
    A container has a 100-litre mixture of acid and water in the ratio 4:14:1. 20 litres is removed and replaced with water. Then 20 litres is removed again and replaced with pure acid. What is the final percentage of acid?

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  20. 70
    If sec⁡A=1312\sec A = \frac{13}{12} and A is acute, find sin⁡A\sin A.

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  21. 71
    Convert 2π3\frac{2\pi}{3} radians to degrees.

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  22. 72
    If A+B=90∘A + B = 90^\circ and tan⁡A=2\tan A = 2, determine the value of tan⁡A×tan⁡B\tan A \times \tan B.

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  23. 73
    In a right-angled triangle, the Orthocenter lies at which of the following points?

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  24. 74
    A circle has a radius of 13 cm. A chord is drawn at a distance of 5 cm from the center. What is the length of the chord?

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  25. 75
    A tangent is drawn from a point 17 cm from the center of a circle of radius 8 cm. Find the length of the tangent.

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English Comprehension

25 questions

  1. Read the passage and answer the questions: In contemporary professional environments, workplace stress has emerged as a pervasive and insidious phenomenon, often undermining both organizational efficiency and employee well-being. Far from being a mere by product of demanding schedules, chronic occupational stress is frequently rooted in deeper systemic issues such as unrealistic expectations, inadequate support structures, and a pervasive culture of constant connectivity. The relentless pursuit of productivity, amplified by technological advancements that blur the boundaries between personal and professional spheres, has exacerbated employees' sense of perpetual obligation. Left unchecked, prolonged exposure to high-stress environments can precipitate a range of deleterious outcomes, including burnout, diminished cognitive functioning, and even serious physical health conditions like hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Organizations that fail to recognize and address the underlying causes of stress not only risk elevated turnover rates but also compromise innovation, morale, and overall competitiveness. Counteracting workplace stress demands a multi-faceted approach that transcends superficial interventions such as temporary wellness programs or occasional mindfulness workshops. Instead, it requires a fundamental re-evaluation of work design, leadership styles, and organizational priorities. Encouraging open dialogue about mental health, instituting flexible work arrangements, and fostering a culture that genuinely values work-life balance are pivotal steps toward cultivating a more sustainable and humane professional landscape.
    76
    Which of the following is the correct tense used in the sentence: "Left unchecked, prolonged exposure to high-stress environments can precipitate a range of deleterious outcomes..."?

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  2. 77
    Identify the grammatical function of the phrase "Far from being a mere by product of demanding schedules" in the first paragraph.

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  3. 78
    What is the meaning of the word "insidious" as used in the passage?

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  4. 79
    The word "deleterious" most nearly means:

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  5. 80
    According to the passage, what is a key failure of organizations when addressing workplace stress?

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  6. 81
    Fill in the blank with the correctly spelt word. The scholar’s interpretation was based on a _________ understanding of the philosophy.

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  7. 82
    Fill in the blank with the appropriate article. _____ famous poem ‘Ode to a Nightingale’ by _____ Romantic poet John Keats.

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  8. 83
    Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Incipient

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  9. 84
    Choose the correct meaning of idiom: At sea

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  10. 85
    Choose the correct meaning of idiom: Cut the Gordian knot

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  11. 86
    Choose the correct meaning of idiom: Harp on the same string

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  12. 87
    Choose the correctly spelt word meaning of the theory that all knowledge comes from sensory experience.

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  13. 88
    Spot the correct spelling of a sound-imitative word class.

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  14. 89
    Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'Deliberate breach of faith or betrayal of trust'.

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  15. 90
    Choose the correct one-word substitute for: A person who insists on strict adherence to rules

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  16. 91
    Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: What he regretted the most (1)/ was not the outcome of the negotiation, (2)/ but that he had failed communicating (3)/ his intent clearly at the outset. (4)

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  17. 92
    Change the following from active to passive: They may have been undervaluing the intellectual property portfolio.

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  18. 93
    Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: The speaker’s voice had a soothing bass quality.

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  19. 94
    Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure: The claim that the system had been tampered with was dismissed as baseless.

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  20. 95
    Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: He speaks *as if he was knowing everything*.

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  21. 96
    Select the correct option for the Direct Speech conversion of the sentence below. The physicist remarked that time-reversal invariance could be violated under non-unitary evolution.

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  22. 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. He said to her, “Do you know the answer?”

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  23. 98
    Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. This, in turn, can increase economic activity and contribute to overall development. 2. The construction of new roads and bridges is a critical component of a nation's infrastructure development. 3. An efficient transportation network reduces travel time and lowers logistical costs for both businesses and consumers. 4. Such projects connect different regions, allowing for the faster movement of goods and people.

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  24. 99
    Rearrange the following sentences to form a meaningful passage: 1. Encryption scrambles information to prevent unauthorized access. 2. Modern cybersecurity relies heavily on cryptographic methods. 3. Algorithms like RSA and AES secure digital communications. 4. These ensure data integrity and privacy.

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  25. 100
    Rearrange the following sentences in correct order to make a logical passage. 1. The first step involves setting clear, achievable objectives. 2. Project management is a complex but vital process. 3. Subsequent phases include resource allocation and risk assessment. 4. Effective communication is essential throughout all stages.

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