Attempt SSC CGL 2025 Tier-I (13th Sep 2025

Question 1 of 100

Which of the following words does not belong to the given group? Rose, Lotus, Jasmine, Mango

A Rose B Lotus C Jasmine D Mango

Question 95 of 100

In the passage, the expression “gnawing dissonance” most nearly refers to: Read the passage and answer the following questions. For seventeen-year-old Meera, adolescence did not remain just a time of changing emotions and academic goals; it turned into a space where how she saw herself clashed painfully with her sense of worth. Living in a world flooded with polished online images and algorithm-led standards of attractiveness, Meera began to feel that even her own reflection was unreliable—almost like it was deceiving her . With every scroll through social media, a constant, nagging gap grew stronger: the difference between who she truly was and the flawless body types celebrated online. This was not ordinary teenage self-doubt; it slowly became a pattern of harsh self-judgment about her appearance. Over time, she started punishing herself in quiet ways—eating felt like something she had to “earn,” mirrors felt like enemies, and even compliments sounded like coded reminders that she still wasn’t enough. Her slide into dysmorphia was gradual and silent, not dramatic or obvious. On the surface, she remained bright in studies and pleasant in company, carefully wearing an image of normal life. But behind the practiced smiles, she was breaking down inwardly. She began distancing herself emotionally, brushing off her pain as mere vanity, and treating her own value as something insignificant. The moment things changed did not come with an outburst, but with a disturbing silence: she refused to eat for days, and this finally led to medical help. Therapy introduced her to the idea that her self-perception was distorted, and helped her develop the emotional support system needed to rebuild her damaged identity. With consistent counseling, Meera learned to separate society’s imposed standards from her real, inner worth. Slowly, she started accepting that beauty is not a single fixed model decided by culture; rather, it exists in many forms shaped by diversity, well-being, and self-kindness. Meera’s story is not an isolated case—it reflects a larger crisis in which many teenagers fight invisible battles behind seemingly perfect digital lives. Addressing this problem demands more than simple awareness; it requires sh arp media literacy, supportive and empathetic spaces, and a broader redefinition of beauty that goes beyond shallow measurements.

A The physical ache of hunger from missing meals B The nagging conflict between her real self and online beauty ideals C Her constant arguments with teachers at school D Her growing detachment because of academic stress

Question 96 of 100

According to the passage, Meera’s mental and emotional decline was: Read the passage and answer the following questions. For seventeen-year-old Meera, adolescence did not remain just a time of changing emotions and academic goals; it turned into a space where how she saw herself clashed painfully with her sense of worth. Living in a world flooded with polished online images and algorithm-led standards of attractiveness, Meera began to feel that even her own reflection was unreliable—almost like it was deceiving her . With every scroll through social media, a constant, nagging gap grew stronger: the difference between who she truly was and the flawless body types celebrated online. This was not ordinary teenage self-doubt; it slowly became a pattern of harsh self-judgment about her appearance. Over time, she started punishing herself in quiet ways—eating felt like something she had to “earn,” mirrors felt like enemies, and even compliments sounded like coded reminders that she still wasn’t enough. Her slide into dysmorphia was gradual and silent, not dramatic or obvious. On the surface, she remained bright in studies and pleasant in company, carefully wearing an image of normal life. But behind the practiced smiles, she was breaking down inwardly. She began distancing herself emotionally, brushing off her pain as mere vanity, and treating her own value as something insignificant. The moment things changed did not come with an outburst, but with a disturbing silence: she refused to eat for days, and this finally led to medical help. Therapy introduced her to the idea that her self-perception was distorted, and helped her develop the emotional support system needed to rebuild her damaged identity. With consistent counseling, Meera learned to separate society’s imposed standards from her real, inner worth. Slowly, she started accepting that beauty is not a single fixed model decided by culture; rather, it exists in many forms shaped by diversity, well-being, and self-kindness. Meera’s story is not an isolated case—it reflects a larger crisis in which many teenagers fight invisible battles behind seemingly perfect digital lives. Addressing this problem demands more than simple awareness; it requires sh arp media literacy, supportive and empathetic spaces, and a broader redefinition of beauty that goes beyond shallow measurements.

A Sudden and openly confrontational B Unpredictable and meant to draw attention C Gradual, hidden, and inwardly damaging D Loud, defiant, and rebellious

Question 97 of 100

Which idea, introduced through therapy, became the starting point of Meera’s emotional recovery? Read the passage and answer the following questions. For seventeen-year-old Meera, adolescence did not remain just a time of changing emotions and academic goals; it turned into a space where how she saw herself clashed painfully with her sense of worth. Living in a world flooded with polished online images and algorithm-led standards of attractiveness, Meera began to feel that even her own reflection was unreliable—almost like it was deceiving her . With every scroll through social media, a constant, nagging gap grew stronger: the difference between who she truly was and the flawless body types celebrated online. This was not ordinary teenage self-doubt; it slowly became a pattern of harsh self-judgment about her appearance. Over time, she started punishing herself in quiet ways—eating felt like something she had to “earn,” mirrors felt like enemies, and even compliments sounded like coded reminders that she still wasn’t enough. Her slide into dysmorphia was gradual and silent, not dramatic or obvious. On the surface, she remained bright in studies and pleasant in company, carefully wearing an image of normal life. But behind the practiced smiles, she was breaking down inwardly. She began distancing herself emotionally, brushing off her pain as mere vanity, and treating her own value as something insignificant. The moment things changed did not come with an outburst, but with a disturbing silence: she refused to eat for days, and this finally led to medical help. Therapy introduced her to the idea that her self-perception was distorted, and helped her develop the emotional support system needed to rebuild her damaged identity. With consistent counseling, Meera learned to separate society’s imposed standards from her real, inner worth. Slowly, she started accepting that beauty is not a single fixed model decided by culture; rather, it exists in many forms shaped by diversity, well-being, and self-kindness. Meera’s story is not an isolated case—it reflects a larger crisis in which many teenagers fight invisible battles behind seemingly perfect digital lives. Addressing this problem demands more than simple awareness; it requires sh arp media literacy, supportive and empathetic spaces, and a broader redefinition of beauty that goes beyond shallow measurements.

A Seeking narcissistic approval from others B Understanding self-image distortion C Learning techniques to manage social isolation D Following a strict behavioural conditioning plan

Question 98 of 100

Which option best expresses the core message of the passage? Read the passage and answer the following questions. For seventeen-year-old Meera, adolescence did not remain just a time of changing emotions and academic goals; it turned into a space where how she saw herself clashed painfully with her sense of worth. Living in a world flooded with polished online images and algorithm-led standards of attractiveness, Meera began to feel that even her own reflection was unreliable—almost like it was deceiving her . With every scroll through social media, a constant, nagging gap grew stronger: the difference between who she truly was and the flawless body types celebrated online. This was not ordinary teenage self-doubt; it slowly became a pattern of harsh self-judgment about her appearance. Over time, she started punishing herself in quiet ways—eating felt like something she had to “earn,” mirrors felt like enemies, and even compliments sounded like coded reminders that she still wasn’t enough. Her slide into dysmorphia was gradual and silent, not dramatic or obvious. On the surface, she remained bright in studies and pleasant in company, carefully wearing an image of normal life. But behind the practiced smiles, she was breaking down inwardly. She began distancing herself emotionally, brushing off her pain as mere vanity, and treating her own value as something insignificant. The moment things changed did not come with an outburst, but with a disturbing silence: she refused to eat for days, and this finally led to medical help. Therapy introduced her to the idea that her self-perception was distorted, and helped her develop the emotional support system needed to rebuild her damaged identity. With consistent counseling, Meera learned to separate society’s imposed standards from her real, inner worth. Slowly, she started accepting that beauty is not a single fixed model decided by culture; rather, it exists in many forms shaped by diversity, well-being, and self-kindness. Meera’s story is not an isolated case—it reflects a larger crisis in which many teenagers fight invisible battles behind seemingly perfect digital lives. Addressing this problem demands more than simple awareness; it requires sharp media literacy, supportive and empathetic spaces, and a broader redefinition of beauty that goes beyond shallow measurements.

A Teenagers are mainly affected by peer pressure B Modern fashion and cosmetic trends dominate teen life C Curated digital beauty standards trigger silent psychological struggles D Academic counseling is the most essential need for teens

Question 99 of 100

. The author’s tone in the concluding lines of the passage is: Read the passage and answer the following questions. For seventeen-year-old Meera, adolescence did not remain just a time of changing emotions and academic goals; it turned into a space where how she saw herself clashed painfully with her sense of worth. Living in a world flooded with polished online images and algorithm-led standards of attractiveness, Meera began to feel that even her own reflection was unreliable—almost like it was deceiving her . With every scroll through social media, a constant, nagging gap grew stronger: the difference between who she truly was and the flawless body types celebrated online. This was not ordinary teenage self-doubt; it slowly became a pattern of harsh self-judgment about her appearance. Over time, she started punishing herself in quiet ways—eating felt like something she had to “earn,” mirrors felt like enemies, and even compliments sounded like coded reminders that she still wasn’t enough. Her slide into dysmorphia was gradual and silent, not dramatic or obvious. On the surface, she remained bright in studies and pleasant in company, carefully wearing an image of normal life. But behind the practiced smiles, she was breaking down inwardly. She began distancing herself emotionally, brushing off her pain as mere vanity, and treating her own value as something insignificant. The moment things changed did not come with an outburst, but with a disturbing silence: she refused to eat for days, and this finally led to medical help. Therapy introduced her to the idea that her self-perception was distorted, and helped her develop the emotional support system needed to rebuild her damaged identity. With consistent counseling, Meera learned to separate society’s imposed standards from her real, inner worth. Slowly, she started accepting that beauty is not a single fixed model decided by culture; rather, it exists in many forms shaped by diversity, well-being, and self-kindness. Meera’s story is not an isolated case—it reflects a larger crisis in which many teenagers fight invisible battles behind seemingly perfect digital lives. Addressing this problem demands more than simple awareness; it requires sh arp media literacy, supportive and empathetic spaces, and a broader redefinition of beauty that goes beyond shallow measurements.

A Sarcastic and dismissive B Thoughtful and socially critical C Cheerful and celebratory D Emotionless and completely neutral

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SSC CGL 2025 Tier-I (13th Sep 2025 - Shift 1)

Which of the following words does not belong to the given group? Rose, Lotus, Jasmine, Mango

One number does not fit into the given factorial series. Identify it. 3, 6, 24, 120, 720, 800

Ramesh said, “That boy is the son of the only daughter of my grandfather .” How is the boy related to Ramesh?

Find the option that best completes the analogy. AC : FH :: BD : ?

Which of the following number sets is different from the others? (9, 18, 36) (12, 24, 48) (7, 14, 29) (5, 10, 20)

Introducing a man, a woman said, “He is the brother of the daughter of my father .” How is the man related to the woman?

How many letters in the given word are between the first vowel and the last consonant? “COMMUNICATION”

If CLOUD is coded as ENQWF, how is RAIN coded?

A mixture contains milk and water in the ratio 3 : 5. If the total quantity is 40 litres, how much milk should be added to make the ratio 1 : 1?

Read the following statement carefully and identify the conclusion(s) that follow. Statement: All registered voters received voter ID cards. Conclusions: I. Some people received voter ID cards. II. No unregistered person received a voter ID card.

Each letter of the word given below is arranged in alphabetical order . How many letters are there between the 4th letter from the left and the 3rd letter from the right in the new arrangement? HOSPITAL

What should come at the place of the question mark (?) in the following series? 2, 3, 8, 9, 26, 27, ?

Select the letter-cluster from the given options that will replace the question mark (?) in the following series. ABZ, BCY , CDX, DEW, ?

In the following question, the second word is formed by rearranging the letters of the first word using a specific pattern. Apply the same pattern to the third word. PLANET : LPAENT :: ORANGE : ?

Select the letter-cluster that can replace the question mark (?) in the given series. LMP , NOR, PQT, ?

If 9/11 = A and 3/7 = B, then find the value of A - B.

Pointing to a woman, Rahul said, “She is the wife of my father’s only son.”How is the woman related to Rahul?

How many meaningful four-letter English words can be formed using the 1st, 3rd, 5th and 6th letters of the word “TEACHER”, using each letter only once in each word?

What comes next in the given number series? 1, 8, 27, 64, 125, ?

Which of the following alternatives will replace the question mark? Ignition, Acceleration, Motion, Deceleration, ?

In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Ontology : Being :: Aesthetics : ?

If the sum of 48 and 52 is multiplied by 3, what will be the result?

If 4 @ 2 = 12 and 6 @ 3 = 27, then what is the value of 8 @ 4?

Which of the following statements correctly reflect India's recent digital governance initiatives? 1. DigiLocker enables citizens to store official documents digitally. 2. BharatNet focuses on urban metro connectivity only.

Assertion (A): GST is a destination-based tax. Reason (R): GST is levied only on manufacturing.

What is the main objective of the Right to Information Act, 2005?

What change did the Charter Act of 1813 bring to the East India Company?

Which of the following statements about Red Fort are correct? 1. It was constructed during the reign of Shah Jahan. 2. It is located on the banks of the Yamuna River . 3. It served as the main residence of Mughal emperors.

According to recent reports, which factor has significantly impacted global peace trends?

The dependency ratio refers to:

Which statement highlights a key feature of India's IT industry?

Under recent climate action plans, which sector receives major focus for adaptation?

Which Article of the Constitution deals with the appointment of the Prime Minister?

Why are footballs generally spherical in shape?

Which of the following statements about the atmosphere is correct? 1. Troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere. 2. Ionosphere lies above the mesosphere.

Which statement best describes the contribution of Kabir to Indian literature?

What is the primary function of mitochondria?

At the 1980 Moscow Olympics, which timing did India record in men's hockey final?

Examine the statements about Chandrayaan-3 mission: 1. It successfully landed near the Moon’s south pole. 2. It carried an orbiter along with the lander and rover .

Which Indian state has the highest literacy rate as per Census 2011?

Where is the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium located?

Which commission recommended reforms in Centre-State financial relations?

Which statement correctly represents the Nobel Prize in Literature?

The National Food Security Act primarily aims to:

In which type of terrain are waterfalls most commonly formed?

In Indian philosophy, which two major paths to liberation are emphasized?

Why is aluminium widely used in aircraft construction?

Who inaugurated India's first metro rail service in Kolkata?

Table – Daily production (in units) of 5 machines over 4 days. Day M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 Day 1 150 140 180 130 160 Day 2 160 135 190 135 165 Day 3 155 145 185 140 170 Day 4 165 150 195 145 175 What is the average daily production of Machine M3?

The budget of a factory is distributed among raw materials, wages, and maintenance in the ratio 4:3:3. During a year, the cost of raw materials rises by 12%, wages by 8%, and maintenance falls by 10%. What is the overall percentage change in the total budget?

Suppose p = √3 + √7, q = √8 + √2 and r = 2√3 + 2. Which of the following is true?

Evaluate: 7−[ 3 4 ÷{ 1 8+( 1 2 ×(1− 1 4))}]

X and Y started a business by investing ₹60,000 and ₹90,000 respectively. After 6 months, X doubled his capital, while Y reduced his capital by ₹30,000. If the total annual profit is ₹62,000, what is Y's share(to the nearest integer)?

P , Q, and R invested ₹30,000, ₹40,000, and ₹50,000 respectively in a business. If the profit at the end of the year is ₹36,000, what is Q's share of the profit?

A vendor sold 18 pens for ₹1,440 and gained a profit of 20%. How many pens must he sell for ₹1,408 to make a profit of 12%(to the nearest integer)?

From a 54-litre container of pure milk, 9 litres are removed and replaced by water . This process is repeated three times in total. What is the final quantity of milk left in the container?

In a town, the present number of employed people is 40,000. If the number of employed men decreases by 4% and the number of employed women increases by 12%, the total employed population becomes 40,480. What is the present number of employed men?

P and Q together can complete a job in 16 days. Q and R together can complete it in 24 days, and R and P together can do it in 32 days. In how many days can P alone complete the job?

A trader sells one variety of sugar at ₹36 per kg, incurring a 10% loss, and another variety at ₹48 per kg, incurring a 20% loss. If he mixes the two varieties in equal quantities and sells the mixture at ₹42 per kg, what is his overall profit or loss percentage?

What is the area of a sector of a circle with radius 9 cm and central angle 80°?

Which of the following lines is parallel to 4x − 3y = 7?

If cos(90° − θ) = sin(2θ), what is θ?

Given that angles A and B are complementary and cosA = 5/13, what is tanB?

In a cyclic quadrilateral PQRS, if angle P is 110°, what is the measure of angle R?

A milkman mixes water with pure milk. If he sells the mixture at the cost price of pure milk and makes a profit of 25%, what is the ratio of water to milk in the mixture?

Two cyclists start from the same point on a circular track of length 900 m at 7:00 a.m. and ride in opposite directions. Their speeds are 6 km/h and 9 km/h respectively. At what time will they meet for the fourth time?

In triangles DEF and PQR, if DE = PQ, EF = QR, and FD = RP , which congruence criterion shows that triangle DEF is congruent to triangle PQR?

A bus covers 30% of a journey at a speed of 24 km/h and the remaining distance at a speed of 36 km/h. What is the average speed of the bus for the entire journey?

The area of a sector of a circle of radius 6 cm with central angle 120° is:

If t = √6 + 3, find t² − 6√6.

What is the radian measure of 135°?

If sin²θ − cos²θ = −1/3, find the value of cos²θ.

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: FLEETING

Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: During the ceremony, the fanon lay across the bishop’s shoulder .

Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: I am used to get up early every morning.

Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: The initiatives praised by the committee (1)/ are not only designed to modernise reporting systems (2)/ but also improving transparency in funding distribution (3)/ across all districts. (4)

Spot the correct spelling of a metamorphic rock texture with large, conspicuous crystals.

Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: What the organization did not examine thoroughly enough (1)/ were not the scheme’s objectives themselves, (2)/ but the political consequences it (3)/ might have caused if carried out without wider agreement. (4)

Select the correct option: The speaker’s explanation was so packed with technical jargon that it veered into __________.