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SSC CGL 2025 Tier-I (14th Sep 2025 - Shift 3)

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Question 1 of 100

Find the group of letters that best completes the analogy. Use alphabetical positions and reverse position logic where necessary. BEKQ : YVPJ :: CFGL : ?

Question 2 of 100

Choose the odd one out: (17, P, #), (13, J, !), (19, R, %), (23, V, @)

Question 3 of 100

A's father's wife's only daughter is B. How is A related to B? (Assuming A is a male member)

Question 4 of 100

Choose the correct option to complete the series. Growth : Stagnation :: Success : ?

Question 5 of 100

Select the letter -cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. PRT, OQS, NPR, ?

Question 6 of 100

Read the following statement carefully and identify the conclusion that follows. Statement: Smoking is prohibited in public places as per the new law. Conclusions: I. People can smoke in private spaces. II. Smoking harms public health.

Question 7 of 100

If a $ b = 2, where a $ b = a² – b, what is the value of a and b?

Question 8 of 100

P + Q means P is the husband of Q, P – Q means P is the sister of Q, P × Q means P is the mother of Q. Then what does A × B + C mean?

Question 9 of 100

Identify the odd number: 1, 8, 27, 64, 121, 216

Question 10 of 100

Each of the letters in the word HARMONIOUS is arranged in alphabetical order . How many letters are there in the English alphabetical series between the letter that is first from the left and the one that is fourth from the right in the new letter-cluster formed?

Question 11 of 100

Complete the series: 24, 120, 720, 5040, 40320, __________ ?

Question 12 of 100

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. XJL, YMK, ZPJ, ?

Question 13 of 100

In each of the following questions, a word is transformed by rearranging its letters according to a specific pattern. Apply the same pattern to the third word and choose the correct answer from the given alternatives. EXCUSE : CXEESU :: ERODES : ?

Question 14 of 100

X and Y are brothers. Z is the wife of Y . A is the father of X. B is the daughter of Z. How is B related to A?

Question 15 of 100

Instruction: Identify the assumptions that must hold for the statement to be valid, then choose the correct option. Statement: The Himalayas act as a natural barrier that prevents the monsoon winds from reaching the northern plains, thereby creating a dry region in the rain shadow area. Assumptions: I. The Himalayas prevent monsoon winds from reaching certain areas. II. The rain shadow effect leads to dry conditions in specific regions. III. Monsoon winds are the sole cause of rainfall in the northern plains.

Question 16 of 100

A sum becomes 2.5 times in 10 years under simple interest. Find the rate.

Question 17 of 100

Which letter in the word “TREATMENT” is equidistant from both ends?

Question 18 of 100

Which one is different from the rest?

Question 19 of 100

Find the word that does not fit in the series: Silent, Muted, Tranquil, Clamorous, Calm

Question 20 of 100

Which of the following is/are identical to the address given: Priya Yadav B -22, Rosewood Heights, Sector 15, Gurgaon, 122002 1. Priya Yadav B-22, Rosewood Heights, Sector 15, Gurgaon, 122002 2. Priya Yadav B-22, Rosewood Heights, Sector 15, Gurugram, 122002 3. Priya Yadav B-22, Rosewood Heights, Sector 15, Gurgaon, 122003 4. Priya Yadav B-22, Rosewood Heights, Sector 15, Gurgaon, 122001

Question 21 of 100

Each of the letters in the word LAPTOP is arranged in alphabetical order . How many letters are there in the English alphabetical series between the letter that is fourth from the left and the one that is first from the right in the new letter-cluster formed?

Question 22 of 100

If the sum of 42 and 42 is multiplied by 4, what is the result?

Question 23 of 100

If 2 @ 3 = 25 and 3 @ 4 = 49, what is 4 @ 5?

Question 24 of 100

If 'READ' is coded as 'SFBE', how is 'BOOK' coded?

Question 25 of 100

What will come at the place of question mark? 1, 9, 31, 73, 141, ?

Question 26 of 100

Mineral-rich regions generally experience population growth because:

Question 27 of 100

Which factor primarily causes orographic rainfall?

Question 28 of 100

The bending of sound waves around obstacles is known as:

Question 29 of 100

The NISAR mission is particularly useful for studying:

Question 30 of 100

Who inaugurated the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan?

Question 31 of 100

Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar is best remembered for his role in:

Question 32 of 100

The Ranji Trophy is named after:

Question 33 of 100

The Aravalli Green Wall Project mainly focuses on:

Question 34 of 100

Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R): Assertion (A): Midnight’s Children explores India’s post-independence history through magical realism. Reason (R): The novel received the Booker Prize for its innovative narrative style.

Question 35 of 100

Which of the following statements about backstroke swimming technique is correct?

Question 36 of 100

The authority to certify a Bill as a Money Bill rests with the:

Question 37 of 100

Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which offence would qualify as organized crime?

Question 38 of 100

Who was the first Indian woman to win a medal at the Asian Games in athletics?

Question 39 of 100

Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R): Assertion (A): The National Single Window System simplifies business approvals. Reason (R): It integrates clearances from multiple ministries on one platform.

Question 40 of 100

The joint military exercise “Maitree” is conducted between India and which country?

Question 41 of 100

Light pollution most severely affects observation of:

Question 42 of 100

According to recent tourism indices, strong infrastructure contributes to:

Question 43 of 100

In Indian classical music, Sushira Vadya refers to:

Question 44 of 100

Replacement-level fertility refers to:

Question 45 of 100

Joint sector enterprises involve:

Question 46 of 100

Article 263 of the Indian Constitution relates to:

Question 47 of 100

Which macromolecule primarily stores genetic information?

Question 48 of 100

Given below are two statements: Statement I: The torana of a stupa serves as an ornamental gateway marking the sacred precinct. Statement II: The torana functioned as the chamber where Buddhist relics were preserved. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

Question 49 of 100

Which Veda is mainly concerned with chants and melodies used during sacrificial rituals?

Question 50 of 100

Which scheme focuses on improving soil fertility through balanced nutrient use?

Question 51 of 100

If x = √6 - √2, and y = √5 - √3, then which of the following is true?

Question 52 of 100

Evaluate: (1 5 ÷ 1 3)÷(1 10 +1− 8 10)

Question 53 of 100

Red, blue, green balls are in ratio 2:3:5. If 15 red, 10 blue, unknown green are added, ratio becomes 3:4:6. Green balls added?

Question 54 of 100

P invests ₹30,000 for 12 months, Q invests ₹40,000 for 9 months. What is P's share of ₹28,000 profit?

Question 55 of 100

M and N start business with capital ratio 4:3. After 5 months, M withdraws ₹8,000, N doubles his. If M invested ₹40,000 and total profit of one year is ₹60,000, what is M's share?

Question 56 of 100

What is the average of all three-digit numbers divisible by 19?

Question 57 of 100

Two containers of same volume are 35% and 60% full of water respectively. Then completely filled with milk. After mixing in larger vessel, what % is milk?

Question 58 of 100

A shop ordered 8 dozen type-A pens and some dozen type-B pens. Type-A costs 2.5 times type-B per dozen. When delivered, quantities swapped, bill increased 50%. Ratio type-A:type-B original?

Question 59 of 100

A merchant bought 150 flowers for ₹600. 18 flowers withered. To earn 25% profit on total cost, selling price per flower?

Question 60 of 100

A store sells item for ₹W at 20% profit. During sale, marked price becomes ₹1.5W, discount 15%. Profit % during sale?

Question 61 of 100

Solution has acid:water = 6:4. If 5L water added, new ratio is 6:5. Original acid quantity?

Question 62 of 100

P completes job in 15 days, Q in 20 days. P and Q agree for ₹6,000. With R they finish in 4 days. R's payment?

Question 63 of 100

A tank contains liquids A, B, and C in the ratio 8:6:4. 30 liters of the mixture are drained out, after which 12 liters of A and 8 liters of C are added. In the final mixture, the quantity of A is 20 liters more than the quantity of B. Find the initial total volume of the mixture in the tank.

Question 64 of 100

Time ratio for X:Y to complete task is 5:3. Y alone takes 15 hours. X and Y together?

Question 65 of 100

Three runners on 2.5km circular track start at same point, speeds 8, 10, 12 km/h. From 9am to 3pm, how many times meet at start?

Question 66 of 100

Circular path 2m wide around park (radius 10m). Area of path?

Question 67 of 100

Find slope of line perpendicular to y = 1 3x + 5

Question 68 of 100

Convert 3.2 radians to degrees.

Question 69 of 100

Find the area of a sector of a circle with radius 12 cm and central angle π/5 radians.

Question 70 of 100

If tan B = cot(4B - 45°), what is B?

Question 71 of 100

If two triangles are similar and the ratio of their corresponding altitudes is 3:7, find the ratio of their areas.

Question 72 of 100

Given b = √7, what is (b+2)² + (b-2)²?

Question 73 of 100

Simplify: √72 + √20 - √18

Question 74 of 100

What is the maximum possible length of a chord in a circle with a diameter of 28 cm?

Question 75 of 100

If cosA - sinA = √3cos A, what is tanA?

Question 76 of 100

Choose the correct one-word substitute for: ‘A formal speech or writing that offers elaborate praise for someone’

Question 77 of 100

Select the correct option: The circular stated that all staff must comply ______ the updated safety guidelines.

Question 78 of 100

Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: He is confident to clear the interview.

Question 79 of 100

Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: The committee’s recommendations, striking in both breadth and detail, (1)/ triggered reactions not only from the departments involved (2)/ but also from the reviewers who state they (3)/ had not been permitted to examine key files. (4)

Question 80 of 100

Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: That several civic bodies have revived obsolete regulations (1)/ to curb public criticism does not only indicate administrative expediency (2)/ but also weakens the democratic spirit (3)/ that those provisions were intended to safeguard. (4)

Question 81 of 100

Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: You must adapt with these changing circumstances.

Question 82 of 100

Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. This helps a developer define both the structure and actions of an object-focused program. 2. Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) is an approach that organizes code around “objects” that bundle data and methods. 3. A core idea in OOP is the “class,” which serves as a template to create objects. 4. The major benefit is that it mirrors real-world entities, making large systems easier to maintain and debug.

Question 83 of 100

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. DECEITFUL

Question 84 of 100

Spot the correct spelling of a microchip patterning technique.

Question 85 of 100

Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. This mechanism, central to evolution, ensures that individuals best suited to their surroundings survive to reproduce. 2. Over vast periods, the variety of life emerges through slow and continuous change. 3. As a result, beneficial traits gradually become more common within the population. 4. The process begins with inherited differences, where certain individuals possess advantages over others.

Question 86 of 100

Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: She bought a ream of printer paper for the office.

Question 87 of 100

Change the following from active to passive: The committee has endorsed the revised guidelines.

Question 88 of 100

Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure: The bridge is reported to have been shut down due to safety concerns.

Question 89 of 100

Choose the correct meaning of idiom: Rain on someone’s parade

Question 90 of 100

Which flagship government programme is described as the main driver behind India’s expanding digital ecosystem? Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage: Over the past ten years, India’s shift toward a digital-first society has been remarkably transformative. What started as an effort to widen internet reach has steadily grown into one of the world’s largest digital networks. Driven by flagship government programmes like Digital India, the nation has seen rapid expansion in internet usage, digital transactions, and e-governance. A defining milestone was the introduction of Aadhaar, a biometric identity platform that made access to multiple public services safer and more efficient. Alongside this, the growth of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) helped India bypass older banking limitations by enabling instant, affordable transfers across both cities and villages. Notably, the COVID-19 outbreak became an unforeseen accelerator . With restrictions and distancing norms in place, people increasingly depended on digital alternatives—telehealth, virtual learning, and work-from-home became necessities. This sudden reliance pushed institutions to strengthen infrastru cture and adopt scalable tech. Yet, challenges remain. The digital gap between urban and rural India continues, with many villages still lacking stable connectivity while metros benefit from faster broadband. Additionally, issues like data privacy, cyber threats, and the spread of misinformation have become serious concerns. Even so, India’s digital rise highlights its flexibility and drive. With more than 850 million internet users and growing, the country now stands at a turning point where strong policy, inclusive connectivity, and responsible innovation will shape what comes next.

Question 91 of 100

According to the passage, Aadhaar mainly contributed to digital progress by: Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage: Over the past ten years, India’s shift toward a digital-first society has been remarkably transformative. What started as an effort to widen internet reach has steadily grown into one of the world’s largest digital networks. Driven by flagship government programmes like Digital India, the nation has seen rapid expansion in internet usage, digital transactions, and e-governance. A defining milestone was the introduction of Aadhaar, a biometric identity platform that made access to multiple public services safer and more efficient. Alongside this, the growth of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) helped India bypass older banking limitations by enabling instant, affordable transfers across both cities and villages. Notably, the COVID-19 outbreak became an unforeseen accelerator . With restrictions and distancing norms in place, people increasingly depended on digital alternatives—telehealth, virtual learning, and work-from-home became necessities. This sudden reliance pushed institutions to strengthen infrastru cture and adopt scalable tech. Yet, challenges remain. The digital gap between urban and rural India continues, with many villages still lacking stable connectivity while metros benefit from faster broadband. Additionally, issues like data privacy, cyber threats, and the spread of misinformation have become serious concerns. Even so, India’s digital rise highlights its flexibility and drive. With more than 850 million internet users and growing, the country now stands at a turning point where strong policy, inclusive connectivity, and responsible innovation will shape what comes next.

Question 92 of 100

What unexpected event is shown as a major push behind faster digital adoption in India? Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage: Over the past ten years, India’s shift toward a digital-first society has been remarkably transformative. What started as an effort to widen internet reach has steadily grown into one of the world’s largest digital networks. Driven by flagship government programmes like Digital India, the nation has seen rapid expansion in internet usage, digital transactions, and e-governance. A defining milestone was the introduction of Aadhaar, a biometric identity platform that made access to multiple public services safer and more efficient. Alongside this, the growth of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) helped India bypass older banking limitations by enabling instant, affordable transfers across both cities and villages. Notably, the COVID-19 outbreak became an unforeseen accelerator . With restrictions and distancing norms in place, people increasingly depended on digital alternatives—telehealth, virtual learning, and work-from-home became necessities. This sudden reliance pushed institutions to strengthen infrastru cture and adopt scalable tech. Yet, challenges remain. The digital gap between urban and rural India continues, with many villages still lacking stable connectivity while metros benefit from faster broadband. Additionally, issues like data privacy, cyber threats, and the spread of misinformation have become serious concerns. Even so, India’s digital rise highlights its flexibility and drive. With more than 850 million internet users and growing, the country now stands at a turning point where strong policy, inclusive connectivity, and responsible innovation will shape what comes next.

Question 93 of 100

Which ongoing issue does the passage highlight as a hurdle in India’s digital journey? Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage: Over the past ten years, India’s shift toward a digital-first society has been remarkably transformative. What started as an effort to widen internet reach has steadily grown into one of the world’s largest digital networks. Driven by flagship government programmes like Digital India, the nation has seen rapid expansion in internet usage, digital transactions, and e-governance. A defining milestone was the introduction of Aadhaar, a biometric identity platform that made access to multiple public services safer and more efficient. Alongside this, the growth of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) helped India bypass older banking limitations by enabling instant, affordable transfers across both cities and villages. Notably, the COVID-19 outbreak became an unforeseen accelerator . With restrictions and distancing norms in place, people increasingly depended on digital alternatives—telehealth, virtual learning, and work-from-home became necessities. This sudden reliance pushed institutions to strengthen infrastru cture and adopt scalable tech. Yet, challenges remain. The digital gap between urban and rural India continues, with many villages still lacking stable connectivity while metros benefit from faster broadband. Additionally, issues like data privacy, cyber threats, and the spread of misinformation have become serious concerns. Even so, India’s digital rise highlights its flexibility and drive. With more than 850 million internet users and growing, the country now stands at a turning point where strong policy, inclusive connectivity, and responsible innovation will shape what comes next.

Question 94 of 100

. What does the passage indicate as essential for shaping India’s digital future? Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage: Over the past ten years, India’s shift toward a digital-first society has been remarkably transformative. What started as an effort to widen internet reach has steadily grown into one of the world’s largest digital networks. Driven by flagship government programmes like Digital India, the nation has seen rapid expansion in internet usage, digital transactions, and e-governance. A defining milestone was the introduction of Aadhaar, a biometric identity platform that made access to multiple public services safer and more efficient. Alongside this, the growth of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) helped India bypass older banking limitations by enabling instant, affordable transfers across both cities and villages. Notably, the COVID-19 outbreak became an unforeseen accelerator . With restrictions and distancing norms in place, people increasingly depended on digital alternatives—telehealth, virtual learning, and work-from-home became necessities. This sudden reliance pushed institutions to strengthen infrastru cture and adopt scalable tech. Yet, challenges remain. The digital gap between urban and rural India continues, with many villages still lacking stable connectivity while metros benefit from faster broadband. Additionally, issues like data privacy, cyber threats, and the spread of misinformation have become serious concerns. Even so, India’s digital rise highlights its flexibility and drive. With more than 850 million internet users and growing, the country now stands at a turning point where strong policy, inclusive connectivity, and responsible innovation will shape what comes next.

Question 95 of 100

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. Rita said, "I had submitted the assignment."

Question 96 of 100

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: ZENITH

Question 97 of 100

Identify the misspelt word

Question 98 of 100

Select the correct option: Her conclusion was bold and diametrically _____ the earlier findings of the committee.

Question 99 of 100

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 professor remarked that the sun rises in the east.

Question 100 of 100

Select the correct option: The reporter declined to ______ her informants even after intense questioning.