SSC CGL Tier I, 24 Sep 2025, Shift 3 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 $Choose the address that is the same as the one given below. House No. 71, Rose Villa,Mallital, Nainital,Uttarakhand - 263002$
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2 $11^{th}$
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3 $Find the number that can replace question mark (?) in the series given below. 20, 62, 189, 571, 1718, ?$
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4 $Find the missing number. 24, 35, 46, 57, ?, 79$
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5 $Find the smallest number which, when divided by 6, 8, and 10, leaves a remainder of 5 in each case.$
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6 $\to$
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7 $Let a% b = a + b + ab Then 2 % 3 = ?$
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8 $Select the different one.$
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9 $In a certain code language, 'stop cool cream brick' is coded as 'at bt ct mt', 'through truck cool' is coded as 'vt kt at' and 'brick clear truck' is coded as 'ct ot kt'. How will 'stop clear cream' be coded in the same language?$
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10 $Find the value of 25% of 640 + 30% of 800$
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11 $Find the missing number: 196 : 256 :: 324 : ?$
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12 $How many of these roll numbers are palindromes ? List: 123321, 654456, 112211, 123456$
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13 $Read the following statement carefully and identify the conclusion that follows. Statement: All games are entertainment. All entertainment is fun. Conclusions: I. All games are fun II. Some fun is entertainment.$
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14 $Read the following statement carefully and identify the conclusion that follows. Statement: All lions are wild. Some wild are dangerous. No dangerous is tame. Conclusions: I. Some wild are not tame. II. Some lions are not tame.$
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15 $What comes next in the series? Z, W, S, N, ?$
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16 $Which number does not belong? 2, 6, 18, 54, 162, 325$
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17 $The letters given below, when they are arranged, form an appropriate (Meaningful) word. A V S E B O R I N T O What is the position of letter R in the word formed from the left?$
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18 $Find the next number. 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, ?$
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19 $If "LINCOLN" is written as "JGLAMJL", how will "OBAMA" be written?$
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20 $What comes next? KJ, LI, MH, ?$
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21 $The length of a rectangle is increased by 10%, and its width is decreased by 10%. What is the net percentage change in the area of the rectangle?$
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22 $If 'COLD' is coded as 'DPME', how is 'HEAT' coded?$
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23 $A train 150 m long is running at 54 km/h. How long will it take to cross a pole?$
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24 $If MONEY is coded as NPOFZ, how is NPOFZ coded?$
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25 $In a certain code, BEAR is written as YVZI. How is LION written in that code?$
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General Awareness

25 questions

26 $What makes the SSLV (Small Satellite Launch Vehicle) distinct from PSLV and GSLV?$
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27 $When was the concept of QUAD first proposed?$
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28 $The "Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme" has been introduced for various sectors in India. What is the primary goal behind the implementation of this scheme?$
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29 $The famous Meenakshi Temple in Madurai is known for which architectural feature?$
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30 $Which American author received the Pulitzer Prize for “Beloved” and was later awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993?$
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31 $In which Asian Games did India first win a gold medal in athletics?$
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32 $The Simon Commission, appointed in 1927, was boycotted by the Indian National Congress because:$
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33 $What does the term “Zero FIR” imply under the new law?$
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34 $Who was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) in March 2025?$
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35 $Who among the following is NOT a disciple of Buddha?$
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36 $Consider the following statements regarding the production of bauxite in India. 1. In India, the largest deposits of bauxite occur in the Dharwar rock systems. 2. Jharkhand is the largest producer of bauxite in India. 3. Most of the bauxite is found in the laterite rocks on the plateau or hill ranges of the peninsula. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are INCORRECT?$
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37 $Which musical form is described as having a 'sombre atmosphere' and emphasizing rhythm?$
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38 $The dispersed rural settlements can be found predominantly in which of the following areas of India? 1. In the Bundelkhand region of central India 2. In the state of Chhattisgarh 3. In the lower plains of the River Ganga 4. In the hilly states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh Select the CORRECT answer using the code given below:$
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39 $Which of the following statements is/are correct? Statement 1: British colonial Indian architecture has prominently adopted the utilization of lime mortar as well as extensive foundation platforms. Statement 2: These design methods enabled the incorporation of arches, domes, and large collonaded verandas in public structures.$
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40 $Consider the following statements about Boxing techniques and training: 1) Offensive boxing actions include "Straight Left to the Body" and "Right Uppercut to the Head". 2) Methods like "Shadow Boxing" and "Mirror Boxing" are used for developing boxing techniques. 3) The four boxing distances or ranges are Long Distance, Medium Distance, Close Distance, and Infighting. Which of the above statements is/are correct?$
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41 $In historical texts, Baji Rao I is popularly referred to as:$
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42 $How many sports disciplines are included in the 2nd edition of the Khelo India Para Games 2025?$
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43 $Which type of radioactive decay results in an increase in the atomic number of the parent nucleus by one, while keeping the mass number unchanged?$
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44 $Fill in the Blank: Panthi dancers wear ______ during performance.$
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45 $The Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2024 is released by which global civil society organization?$
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46 $Consider the following statements about the impact of foreign trade on aggregate demand in India: Statement 1: Imports by Indian consumers act as a leakage from the circular flow of income hence reducing aggregate demand. Statement 2: Exports from India to foreign markets act as an injection into the circular flow, increasing aggregate demand.$
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47 $What was the main focus of the First Five-Year Plan?$
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48 $The trio of Binoy, Badal, and Dinesh are remembered for their daring armed attack on which building, a symbol of British administration in Calcutta?$
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49 $Rani Gaidinliu, a prominent freedom fighter, is best known for her leadership in which movement during British India?$
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50 $Read the following statements carefully and choose the correct option regarding Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Assertion (A): WTO encourages free and fair trade across nations. Reason (R): It allows countries to impose arbitrary restrictions to protect domestic industries.$
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Quantitative Aptitude

25 questions

51 $\frac{?}{\sqrt{81}} = \frac{\sqrt{121}}{10+1}$
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52 $What will the ratio be of the simple interest earned on a given amount at the same interest rate over 6 years compared to that earned over 9 years?$
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53 $A train covers 216 km in 3 hours. What is its average speed in meters per second?$
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54 $30^\circ$
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55 $12\%$
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56 $2:3$
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57 $k$
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58 $75\%$
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59 $225 \text{ cm}^2$
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60 $2:3:5$
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61 $5:7$
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62 $20\%$
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63 $The average of 12 results is 75. If the top two results are excluded, the average becomes 72. What is the average of the top two results?$
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64 $20\%$
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65 $What is the length of a diagonal of a rectangle with length 24 cm and width 10 cm?$
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66 $A shopkeeper offers a festival deal, "Flat Rs. 150 off on every purchase above Rs. 1000." What is the effective discount percentage if a buyer purchases an item marked Rs. 1200?$
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67 $Sudarshan can copy 50 pages in 10 hours; Sudarshan and Prakash together can copy 300 pages in 40 hours. In how much time can Prakash copy 25 pages?$
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68 $20\%$
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69 $\sec A - \tan A = \frac{1}{3}$
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70 $2:1$
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71 $\frac{3\pi}{4}$
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72 $\sin(x) = \cos(3x - 30^\circ)$
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73 $If a triangle has an obtuse angle, where is its Circumcenter located?$
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74 $In a circle with center O, chords AB and CD are equal in length. If the distance from O to AB is 8 cm, what is the distance from O to CD?$
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75 $A circle that has a diameter of 10 centimeters.. A line is tangent to the circle. What is the angle between the tangent and the diameter at the point of contact?$
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English Comprehension

25 questions

76 $Fill in the blank with the correctly spelt word. His _________ remarks showed a blatant disregard for professional courtesy.$
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77 $Fill in the blanks with the appropriate article. While ______ notion of progress remains central to modern discourse, ______ definition of what constitutes true advancement varies significantly across cultures.$
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78 $Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: FESTIVITY$
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79 $Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Recalcitrance$
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80 $Choose the correct meaning of idiom: Jump the shark$
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81 $Choose the correct meaning of idiom: Not in my line$
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82 $Find the correct spelling for a word that means calm under pressure.$
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83 $Spot the correct spelling of a rare literary term.$
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84 $Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A person who hates marriage'.$
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85 $Choose the correct one-word substitute for: Something mysterious or difficult to understand$
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86 $Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: Being largely ignored in the early discussions, (1)/ the revised charter was again subjected (2)/ to reviews by external experts (3)/ who had earlier flagged similar inconsistencies. (4)$
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87 $Change the following from active to passive: They had not been considering alternative scenarios sufficiently.$
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88 $Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: They had to watch the suspect all night.$
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89 $Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure: The fact that the rule had been amended after the voting was not communicated to the council.$
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Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage: Goal setting, when pursued with intentionality, is not merely a motivational slogan—it is a cognitive and behavioral process that catalyzes structured action. While the concept may appear deceptively simple, establishing meaningful personal goals involves self-awareness, foresight, and disciplined execution. One of the primary distinctions between passive desire and purposeful ambition lies in specificity. A vague aspiration such as “I want to be successful” lacks operational clarity, whereas a goal like “I aim to complete a professional certification within six months” provides a measurable and time-bound framework. This clarity fosters accountability and helps individuals gauge their progress objectively. Psychologists emphasize the SMART framework—Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound—as a foundational strategy for effective goal setting. However, even well-formulated goals can falter without intrinsic motivation. When goals are externally imposed or socially conditioned, they often lead to compliance rather than commitment. True sustainability in personal growth arises from internally generated objectives aligned with one’s values and long-term vision. Moreover, it is essential to distinguish between outcome goals and process goals. While the former focuses on the final result, the latter centers on daily habits and behavioral consistency. Ironically, it is often process adherence—not obsession with outcomes—that leads to long-term accomplishment. Individuals who overfixate on results may experience burnout, especially when success is delayed. Another overlooked dimension is goal flexibility. In a dynamic environment, rigid goal adherence can lead to frustration or irrelevance. Adaptive thinking enables individuals to recalibrate their direction without perceiving it as failure. Reflection, therefore, becomes an integral tool—ensuring that one's aspirations remain context-sensitive and personally meaningful. Ultimately, goal setting is not a singular event but an evolving cycle of intention, action, reflection, and adaptation. When undertaken mindfully, it transforms individuals from passive aspirants to purposeful actors in their own narrative.
90 $According to the passage, what is a core reason why vague goals often fail?$
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91 $What does the passage suggest about intrinsic motivation?$
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92 $What is the main benefit of focusing on process goals over outcome goals?$
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93 $What role does flexibility play in goal setting, according to the passage?$
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94 $What does the word “catalyzes” in the paragraph most nearly mean?$
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95 $Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: No other athlete *was as great as Sachin is *.$
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96 $Select the correct option for the Direct Speech conversion of the sentence below. The curator noted that the pigments were deteriorating faster than the varnish could protect them.$
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97 $A sentence is provided in direct speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding indirect speech. She said, “I can play the piano.”$
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98 $Rearrange the following sentences to form a meaningful passage: 1. Virtual reality simulates immersive environments.2. It is used in therapy, training, and gaming.3. VR headsets track motion and adjust visual output.4. Rapid tech advancement is reducing hardware costs$
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99 $Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. Consequently, these organisms are considered the primary producers in the food chain. 2. Autotrophs are organisms that can produce their own food from inorganic substances using light or chemical energy. 3. They form the foundation of most ecosystems, providing the energy that is consumed by herbivores and, in turn, by carnivores. 4. Plants, algae, and certain bacteria are the most common examples of this type of organism.$
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100 $Rearrange the following sentences in correct order to make a logical passage. 1. Their unique features appeal to different consumer segments. 2. Mobile phone companies constantly innovate. 3. This intense competition drives technological advancements. 4. New models are released frequently with enhanced capabilities.$
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