SSC CGL Tier I, 26 Sep 2025, Shift 2 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
- 1Choose the address that is the same as the one given below. Flat No. 6A, Pearl View,Salt Lake, Kolkata,West Bengal - 700091
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- 2Seminars were held in Bhopal, Indore, and Raipur on , , and August. - Indore's seminar was held after Bhopal's. - Raipur's seminar was not on August. When was the Indore seminar held?
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- 3What should come in place of the question mark '?' in the following number series? 76, 80, 71, 87, 62, ?
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- 4In the following number series, a wrong number is given. Find out the WRONG number. 9, 19, 39, 78,159, 319
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- 5What is the remainder when 987654321 is divided by 9?
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- 6If 11 1331, 12 1728, then 13 ?
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- 7If P + Q = 2R and R + S = 2P, then:
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- 8Find the odd one out. Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Jaipur, Agra
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- 9Given in the table are the number codes for the given letters. Select the combination of numbers so that the letters arranged accordingly will form a meaningful word.
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- 10When all the digits of the number '8372625374895' are arranged in descending order, what is the number obtained when the 3rd digit from the right end is subtracted from the 4th digit from the left, after replacement?
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- 11A man rows 12 km downstream in 3 hours and 6 km upstream in 2 hours. What is the speed of the stream?
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- 12Find the missing number: 12 : 441 :: 13 : ?
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- 13Read the following statement carefully and identify the conclusion that follows. Statement: Some trees are tall. All tall things are visible. Conclusions: I. Some trees are visible. II. All trees are visible.
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- 14Read the following statement carefully and identify the assumption that follows. Statement: A school circular states: "Mobile phones are not allowed inside classrooms." Assumptions: I. Phones distract students. II. Students often bring phones to class.
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- 15What is the next number in the series? 625, 125, 25, ___
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- 16What comes next? AZ, BY, CX, DW, ?
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- 17If "DELHI" is coded as "CDKGH", how is "MUMBAI" coded?
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- 18What comes next? AG, BH, CI, ?
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- 19Complete the series. 2, 3, 5, 7, ?
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- 20A rectangular field has a length of 50 meters and a width of 30 meters. What is the length of its diagonal?
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- 21If SMART is coded as UNCTU, how is TRICK coded?
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- 22What is the product of all the digits on a calculator keypad (0–9)?
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- 23If BRIDGE is coded as CSJEHF, how is CSJEHF coded?
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- 24If in a code language, MOBILITY is written as NPCJMJUZ, how is EXAMPLE written in that code?
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- 25Which of the following is not an anagram of the word "INTEGRAL"?
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General Awareness
25 questions
- 26The Chandrayaan-3 lander, Vikram, used which advanced technology for hazard detection and avoidance during landing?
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- 27The process of "coral bleaching" within the Indian Ocean is most directly linked to:
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- 28The "Jal Jeevan Mission" aims to provide functional household tap connections (FHTCs) to all rural households by 2024. Which of the following is a key challenge in achieving this ambitious goal?
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- 29What is a “mandapa” in traditional Indian temple architecture?
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- 30Which is the largest and most famous monastery in Sikkim, known for its colorful murals and mask dances?
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- 31Which of these writers won the International Booker Prize in 2021, along with translator Megan McDowell?
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- 32Who won India’s first gold in athletics at the CWG 2022?
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- 33The Subsidiary Alliance system had which of the following conditions for the allied Indian rulers?
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- 34What does the BSA, 2023 provide about secondary evidence (like photocopies or scanned documents)?
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- 35Which of the following Air Chiefs in India was commissioned into the fighter stream of IAF in Dec 1984?
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- 36Which among the following is NOT true about the Harappan culture?
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- 37Consider the following statements regarding minerals in India. 1. The Himalayan belt of India consists of copper, zinc, cobalt, and lead. 2. Most of the building stones, such as granite, marble, and gypsum, are found in Rajasthan. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are CORRECT?
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- 38With reference to the theory of demographic transition, consider the following statements: 1. For the initial two state of the demographic cycle, a high fertility rate and death rate would result in high population growth. 2. In the third stage, both fertility and mortality factors would decline significantly. 3. The demographic transition theory does not explicitly take into account the migration factor. 4. Social and cultural factors can greatly affect the population, which can impact what the theory predicts. Which of the statements given above is/are CORRECT?
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- 39Which gharana was influenced directly by the dhrupad tradition?
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- 40Which of the following statements about basketball rules and skills is/are correct? 1) A team gaining ball possession must attempt a shot within 24 seconds, or it results in a shot clock violation. 2) A disqualification foul is awarded only when a player accumulates five personal fouls. 3) Reverse spin dribble is a defensive maneuver used exclusively for ball interception.
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- 41In the context of medieval Islamic taxation, what did Khums refer to?
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- 42Where was the Yonex-Sunrise 47th Inter State – Inter Zonal & Junior National Badminton Championships 2024 held?
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- 43What does an alpha particle represent in the process of alpha decay?
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- 44Fill in the Blank: Jhumar is a folk dance of ______.
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- 45The Logistics Performance Index (LPI) is published by which international organization?
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- 46Consider the following statements and choose the correct option: Statement 1: Income tax and dividends from PSUs are classified as revenue receipts in the government budget. Statement 2: Disinvestment in PSUs is also a revenue receipt as it brings income to the government.
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- 47Alluri Sitarama Raju led the Rampa Rebellion in the 1920s, mobilizing tribal communities against British rule. He primarily operated in which modern-day Indian state?
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- 48What was the aim of the Sixth Plan (1980–85)?
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- 49Identify the tribal leader who led the Kol Revolt (1831–1832) in Chotanagpur against British exploitation.
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- 50Read the following statements carefully and choose the correct option regarding Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Assertion (A): Globalization has led to increased outsourcing of services to India. Reason (R): India offers high-cost, low-skill services to foreign companies.
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Quantitative Aptitude
25 questions
- 51Solve:
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- 52If the simple interest on a certain sum of money for 4 years at per annum is ₹500, what would be the simple interest on the same sum for 6 years at per annum?
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- 53Sahil travelled a certain distance by bike at the rate of 25 kmph. And walked back at the rate of 4 kmph. If the whole journey took 5 hours 48 minutes, what was the distance?
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- 54The angles of elevation of the top of a cliff from two points on the ground, 200 m apart, and on opposite sides of the cliff, are and . What is the height of the cliff?
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- 55A cuboid has a volume of and its length is twice its height. If the breadth is 7 cm, find its dimensions.
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- 56P starts a business with Rs. 8,000. Q joins after 5 months with Rs. 12,000. If the profit at the end of the year is Rs. 6,800, what is Q's share (approx.)?
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- 57The sum of the interior angles of a regular polygon is six times the sum of its exterior angles. Determine the number of diagonals in the polygon.
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- 58A trader marks his goods above the cost price and gives a discount of . If he gains Rs. 75 on an item, what is the cost price of the item?
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- 59A plot has an area of . If a footpath 1 m wide is constructed around it, what is the total area including the footpath?
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- 60A bag contains red, blue, and green balls in the ratio . If 6 red balls are removed and 3 green balls are added, the new ratio becomes . How many red balls were originally in the bag?
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- 61A train covers 3 equal distances at speeds in the ratio . What is the ratio of the average speed over the entire journey to the lowest speed?
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- 62A reduction of in the price of sugar enables a person to buy 5 kg more for Rs. 200. What is the original price per kg?
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- 63The average temperature of a city from Monday to Friday is C. If the temperature on Saturday is C, what will be the average temperature from Monday to Saturday?
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- 64An online retailer offers a Rs. 150 discounts on an item originally priced at Rs. 1200. What percentage discount is being offered?
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- 65A shopkeeper marks an article at Rs. 720 and gives a discount of Rs. 144. He earns a profit of Rs. 36. What is the cost price?
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- 66A train travels the first 100 km at 50 km/h and the next 100 km at 25 km/h. What is the average speed for the total journey?
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- 6766 women can do a piece of work in 79 days. Find the number of days required by 6 women to complete 1 / 11th of the work.
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- 68A rectangle has a length that is four times its width. If the perimeter is 100 cm, what is the area of the rectangle?
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- 69If , then what is in terms of ?
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- 70A tank contains 120 litres of liquid, of which is alcohol. If 30 litres of this mixture is replaced by another liquid containing alcohol, what is the percentage of alcohol in the resulting solution?
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- 71What is the radian measure of ?
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- 72If and , then equals:
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- 73A triangle with sides 5 cm, 12 cm, and 13 cm has an inradius of 2 cm. What is its area?
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- 74In a circle, there is a chord measuring 20 cm that is located 15 cm away from the center. What is the approximate radius of the circle?
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- 75A tangent is drawn to a circle with a radius of 5 cm. At the point of tangency, what is the angle between the tangent and the radius?
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English Comprehension
25 questions
- Read the passage and answer the questions: Modern research increasingly underscores the indispensable role of sleep in maintaining cognitive function, emotional stability, and physical health. Sleep is not a passive state of rest but an active, meticulously orchestrated biological process involving intricate neural and hormonal regulation. During sleep, the brain undergoes vital activities such as memory consolidation, synaptic pruning, and the detoxification of metabolic waste. Deprivation or disruption of this process has been conclusively linked to a heightened risk of chronic illnesses, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and depression. Establishing a consistent sleep routine is pivotal in optimizing the quality and restorative power of sleep. Erratic sleep schedules, often exacerbated by artificial lighting and digital device usage, desynchronize the body’s circadian rhythms—an internal clock that governs sleep-wake cycles. This misalignment can lead to a condition known as social jetlag, wherein individuals experience chronic fatigue and impaired performance due to conflicts between biological and social time. Experts advocate for the cultivation of disciplined habits: retiring and rising at the same times daily, creating a dark and cool sleeping environment, and disengaging from stimulating activities at least an hour before bedtime. Moreover, while occasional short naps may be beneficial, reliance on irregular napping patterns can further fragment night time sleep and erode circadian stability. Ultimately, treating sleep with the same seriousness accorded to nutrition and exercise is essential for fostering resilience, productivity, and long-term well-being.76Identify the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: "Sleep is not a passive state of rest but an active, meticulously orchestrated biological process involving intricate neural and hormonal _________."
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- 77Choose the correct relative clause connector: "This misalignment can lead to a condition _____ individuals experience chronic fatigue."
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- 78What does "synaptic pruning" most likely refer to in the context of sleep?
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- 79What is the meaning of "desynchronize" as used in the passage?
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- 80According to the passage, what is a recommended practice to enhance sleep quality?
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- 81Fill in the blank with the correctly spelt word. Their explanation was filled with _________, making it hard to discern the truth.
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- 82Complete the collocation by choosing a suitable word to fill in the blank. Although the candidate lacked the conventional qualifications, she managed to secure the prestigious internship after her mentor discreetly _____within the organization.
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- 83Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Quell
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- 84Choose the correct meaning of idiom: Sitting on the fence
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- 85Choose the correct meaning of idiom: Make a clean breast of it
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- 86Choose the correct meaning of idiom: Rising to the occasion
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- 87Which of these is the correct spelling of a concept describing moral independence?
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- 88Spot the correct spelling of a schizotypal personality adj.
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- 89Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A person who is fond of luxury and indulgence in sensual pleasures '.
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- 90Choose the correct one-word substitute for: A substance that induces insensitivity to pain
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- 91Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: Several of the evidences (1)/ presented during the hearing (2)/ were considered circumstantial at best (3)/ and irrelevant at worst. (4)
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- 92Change the following from active to passive: They had instructed us to prioritize systemic reforms.
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- 93Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: The professor's dispatch of the rebuttal was swift and unyielding.
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- 94Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure: The suggestion that the vote had been manipulated was vehemently denied.
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- 95Choose the most suitable option to replace thehighlighted part of the sentence: He suggested that we *should to leave early*.
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- 96Select the correct option for the Direct Speech conversion of the sentence below. The lecturer argued that, given sufficient entropic isolation, the reaction rate could asymptotically approach zero.
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- 97A 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. Father said, “Don’t speak loudly.”
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- 98Rearrange the following sentences in correct order to make a logical passage: 1. The team identified the core issues that needed to be addressed. 2. Solutions were proposed to resolve these issues. 3. A report was compiled to outline the findings. 4. The team implemented the solutions based on priority.
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- 99Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. The process involves a specific set of tools and commands that allow for the manipulation and tracking of changes. 2. Version control is a system that records changes to a file or set of files over time so that you can recall specific versions later. 3. This is especially useful in software development, where multiple programmers can work on the same codebase simultaneously without conflict. 4. By using version control, a project can maintain a complete history of its development, allowing for easy rollback and collaboration.
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- 100Rearrange the following sentences in correct order to make a logical passage. 1. This can be achieved through regular reading and practice. 2. Improving vocabulary is essential for effective writing. 3. A wide vocabulary allows for greater precision and nuance. 4. It also enhances comprehension of complex texts.
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