Attempt SSC CGL 2025 Tier-I (16th Sep 2025

Question 1 of 99

If + = -, - = ×, × = +, evaluate: 6 + 3 × 2 - 4?

A 14 B 16 C 18 D 11

Question 84 of 99

Which of the following best describes the author’s tone in the passage? Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage: In the tireless pursuit of achievement, the contrast between hard work and smart work appears not simply as a preference but as a subtle interplay within human productivity. Hard work—linked with sustained effort, unwavering perseverance, and sheer diligen ce—has long been praised as the foundation of accomplishment. Stories and biographies often glorify the individual who relies on grit and time to reach goals. Yet in a world shaped by precision tools, automation, and mental efficiency, these older assumptions are increasingly questioned. By contrast, smart work emphasizes strategic deployment of effort—using reflection, optimal resource use, and careful situational judgment. It attempts to reduce waste in labour while boosting returns on both thought and ac tion. Smart workers examine systems, identify bottlenecks, and exploit tools—digital platforms or networks—to accelerate results. They step off the treadmill of one-direction exertion by embedding intelligence into execution. Still, praising smart work alone creates its own weakness. Intelligence without discipline often ends in shallowness—a surface-level capability that collapses under prolonged pressure. In the same way, relentless hard work without strategic course-correction can cause exhaustion and low effectiveness. Thus, modern success demands a blend: the wise worker mixes determination with strategy, working not only harder but better . The contrast is therefore not an either-or divide but a complementary relationship. Treating either extreme as ideal ignores the complex realities of performance. In today’s demanding landscape, the combined force of persistence and precision makes outcomes sustainable and impact stronger. Success, ultimately, is not produced by blind toil or cleverness alone, but by intelligent perseverance.

A Rigidly opinionated B Admiring and devotional C Analytical D Unconcerned

Question 85 of 99

Select the sentence that most directly states the drawback of depending only on smart work. Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage: In the tireless pursuit of achievement, the contrast between hard work and smart work appears not simply as a preference but as a subtle interplay within human productivity. Hard work—linked with sustained effort, unwavering perseverance, and sheer diligen ce—has long been praised as the foundation of accomplishment. Stories and biographies often glorify the individual who relies on grit and time to reach goals. Yet in a world shaped by precision tools, automation, and mental efficiency, these older assumptions are increasingly questioned. By contrast, smart work emphasizes strategic deployment of effort—using reflection, optimal resource use, and careful situational judgment. It attempts to reduce waste in labour while boosting returns on both thought and ac tion. Smart workers examine systems, identify bottlenecks, and exploit tools—digital platforms or networks—to accelerate results. They step off the treadmill of one-direction exertion by embedding intelligence into execution. Still, praising smart work alone creates its own weakness. Intelligence without discipline often ends in shallowness—a surface-level capability that collapses under prolonged pressure. In the same way, relentless hard work without strategic course-correction can cause exhaustion and low effectiveness. Thus, modern success demands a blend: the wise worker mixes determination with strategy, working not only harder but better . The contrast is therefore not an either-or divide but a complementary relationship. Treating either extreme as ideal ignores the complex realities of performance. In today’s demanding landscape, the combined force of persistence and precision makes outcomes sustainable and impact stronger . Success, ultimately, is not produced by blind toil or cleverness alone, but by intelligent perseverance.

A “Hard work…has long been praised…” B “They break the pattern…” C “Intelligence without discipline often ends in shallowness…” D “Thus, modern success demands a blend…”

Question 86 of 99

From a broader viewpoint, what claim does the author make about hard work and smart work? Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage: In the tireless pursuit of achievement, the contrast between hard work and smart work appears not simply as a preference but as a subtle interplay within human productivity. Hard work—linked with sustained effort, unwavering perseverance, and sheer diligen ce—has long been praised as the foundation of accomplishment. Stories and biographies often glorify the individual who relies on grit and time to reach goals. Yet in a world shaped by precision tools, automation, and mental efficiency, these older assumptions are increasingly questioned. By contrast, smart work emphasizes strategic deployment of effort—using reflection, optimal resource use, and careful situational judgment. It attempts to reduce waste in labour while boosting returns on both thought and ac tion. Smart workers examine systems, identify bottlenecks, and exploit tools—digital platforms or networks—to accelerate results. They step off the treadmill of one-direction exertion by embedding intelligence into execution. Still, praising smart work alone creates its own weakness. Intelligence without discipline often ends in shallowness—a surface-level capability that collapses under prolonged pressure. In the same way, relentless hard work without strategic course-correction can cause exhaustion and low effectiveness. Thus, modern success demands a blend: the wise worker mixes determination with strategy, working not only harder but better . The contrast is therefore not an either-or divide but a com plementary relationship. Treating either extreme as ideal ignores the complex realities of performance. In today’s demanding landscape, the combined force of persistence and precision makes outcomes sustainable and impact stronger . Success, ultimately, is not produced by blind toil or cleverness alone, but by intelligent perseverance.

A One must overpower the other to succeed B They should combine to produce lasting success C They cannot exist together D Smart work alone fits modern life

Question 87 of 99

In the context of smart work, what does the idea “reduce waste in labour” suggest? Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage: In the tireless pursuit of achievement, the contrast between hard work and smart work appears not simply as a preference but as a subtle interplay within human productivity. Hard work—linked with sustained effort, unwavering perseverance, and sheer diligen ce—has long been praised as the foundation of accomplishment. Stories and biographies often glorify the individual who relies on grit and time to reach goals. Yet in a world shaped by precision tools, automation, and mental efficiency, these older assumptions are increasingly questioned. By contrast, smart work emphasizes strategic deployment of effort—using reflection, optimal resource use, and careful situational judgment. It attempts to reduce waste in labour while boosting returns on both thought and ac tion. Smart workers examine systems, identify bottlenecks, and exploit tools—digital platforms or networks—to accelerate results. They step off the treadmill of one-direction exertion by embedding intelligence into execution. Still, praising smart work alone creates its own weakness. Intelligence without discipline often ends in shallowness—a surface-level capability that collapses under prolonged pressure. In the same way, relentless hard work without strategic course-correction can cause exhaustion and low effectiveness. Thus, modern success demands a blend: the wise worker mixes determination with strategy, working not only harder but better . The contrast is therefore not an either-or divide but a complementary relationship. Treating either extreme as ideal ignores the complex realities of performance. In today’s demanding landscape, the combined force of persistence and precision makes outcomes sustainable and impact stronger . Success, ultimately, is not produced by blind toil or cleverness alone, but by intelligent perseverance.

A Decrease physical effort by using machines B Cut inefficiency and unnecessary randomness in work C Avoid planning or structure in tasks D Increase total workload to finish sooner

Question 88 of 99

. Which metaphor in the passage refers to repetitive, one-way exertion? Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage: In the tireless pursuit of achievement, the contrast between hard work and smart work appears not simply as a preference but as a subtle interplay within human productivity. Hard work—linked with sustained effort, unwavering perseverance, and sheer diligen ce—has long been praised as the foundation of accomplishment. Stories and biographies often glorify the individual who relies on grit and time to reach goals. Yet in a world shaped by precision tools, automation, and mental efficiency, these older assumptions are increasingly questioned. By contrast, smart work emphasizes strategic deployment of effort—using reflection, optimal resource use, and careful situational judgment. It attempts to reduce waste in labour while boosting returns on both thought and ac tion. Smart workers examine systems, identify bottlenecks, and exploit tools—digital platforms or networks—to accelerate results. They step off the treadmill of one-direction exertion by embedding intelligence into execution. Still, praising smart work alone creates its own weakness. Intelligence without discipline often ends in shallowness—a surface-level capability that collapses under prolonged pressure. In the same way, relentless hard work without strategic course-correction can cause exhaustion and low effectiveness. Thus, modern success demands a blend: the wise worker mixes determination with strategy, working not only harder but better . The contrast is therefore not an either-or divide but a complementary relationship. Treating either extreme as ideal ignores the complex realities of performance. In today’s demanding landscape, the combined force of persistence and precision makes outcomes sustainable and impact stronger . Success, ultimately, is not produced by blind toil or cleverness alone, but by intelligent perseverance.

A Pattern B Precision tools C Demanding landscape D Treadmill

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SSC CGL 2025 Tier-I (16th Sep 2025 - Shift 3)

If + = -, - = ×, × = +, evaluate: 6 + 3 × 2 - 4?

If 5 @ 2 = 25, 4 @ 3 = 64, then 3 @ 4 = ?

Select the correct letter-cluster to replace (?). AEEI, BFJN, CGOS, DHTX, ?

Complete the analogy: BDGK : YWTP :: CEHL : ?

Choose the address that is exactly the same as the one given below. B-45, Green Park Extension, New Delhi, Delhi - 110016

If A = +, B = -, C = ×, D = ÷ Find the value of: 20 B 5 C 2 A 10 D 5?

Compute: √169 + ³√64 = ?

Delhi is a busy city and Paris is a famous capital. What is the total number of words that begin with a consonant? Delhi is a busy city and Paris is a famous capital.

Statement: A ≥ B < C = D > E ; C ≥ F Conclusions: I. B < D II. F ≤ D

Complete the pattern: 5, 15, 45, 135, 405, ?

If the sum of 18 and 32 is multiplied by 4, what is the result?

A pen costs ₹12 and a notebook costs ₹35. If a customer buys 4 pens and 2 notebooks, what is the total cost?

Select the letter-cluster that will replace the question mark (?). CHI, FKL, INO, LQR, ?

Statement: The company introduced a flexible work-from-home policy. Conclusions: I. The company wants to improve employee satisfaction. II. All employees will work from home daily.

Statement: 1. Some teachers are writers. 2. Some writers are poets. Conclusions: I. Some teachers are poets. II. All poets are teachers.

Statement: The increasing use of artificial intelligence in healthcare improves diagnosis accuracy but raises concerns about data privacy. Assumptions: I. AI can improve medical diagnosis. II. Data privacy is a concern in healthcare technology. III. AI benefits outweigh privacy concerns.

If MONEY is written as NPOFZ, how will PAPER be written?

M is the father of N. N is the brother of P . How is M related to P?

In a code language: TRAIN → 59321 and COLD → 4826. How is CARD coded?

If ‘+’ means ‘×’, ‘×’ means ‘-’, ‘-’ means ‘÷’, ‘÷’ means ‘+’, then which is correct?

The 4th term of a GP is 81 and the first term is 3. Find the common ratio.

A + B means A is the sister of B, A - B means A is the father of B, A × B means A is the brother of B, A ÷ B means A is the mother of B. What does X - Y + Z mean?

Find the odd one out:

Find the odd one out:

Select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word: COMMUNICATION

Which of the following pairs of Indian folk dance and its state is correctly matched?

Which of the following statements best reflects the symbolic significance of the Ashoka Chakra in the Indian National Flag?

Which of the following statements correctly identifies the venue and schedule of the BWF World Championships 2025?

Which corridor is associated with enhancing India’s connectivity with Russia and Europe via Iran?

What is India’s urban population percentage as per the UN World Urbanization Prospects (latest estimate, around 2025)?

Which Article of the Indian Constitution allows Parliament to legislate on a subject in the State List with the consent of States?

Which theme was adopted for World Environment Day 2025?

What is the primary objective of the PLI (Production Linked Incentive) Scheme?

What is the primary objective of the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan?

Read the following Assertion (A) and Reason (R) carefully and choose the correct option: Assertion (A): India adopted economic liberalisation in 1991. Reason (R): This was done to integrate the Indian economy with the global market.

Consider the following statements: 1. Article 352 of the Indian Constitution deals with National Emergency. 2. A National Emergency can be proclaimed due to war, external aggression, or armed rebellion. Which of the above is/are correct?

Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct option: Assertion (A): The Human Development Index (HDI) includes indicators of health, education, and income. Reason (R): The HDI is published by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Consider the following statements: 1. Comets are icy bodies that develop a glowing coma when they approach the Sun. 2. Asteroids are mostly found in the Kuiper Belt beyond Neptune. Which of the above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements about the Mahamatya during Mauryan administration is correct?

What is the central theme of Aravind Adiga’s novel “The White Tiger”, which won the Booker Prize?

What does Article 269 of the Indian Constitution primarily deal with?

Which of the following sequences correctly represents the flow of energy in an ecosystem?

If the speed of light in vacuum is 3 × 10⁸ m/s and its frequency is 6 × 10¹⁴ Hz, what is its wavelength?

Which of the following is a typical feature of Buddhist Stupa architecture?

The Bhilai Steel Plant, one of India’s major public sector steel plants, is located in which state?

Consider the following statements: The Strait of Malacca is one of the most important sea routes in the world. It connects the Indian Ocean with the Pacific Ocean. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Why is renewable energy expansion important for India’s climate commitments?

What is the central theme of Salman Rushdie’s novel “Midnight’s Children”, which won the Booker Prize?

What is the maximum payload capacity of India’s Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV) to Low Earth Orbit (LEO)?

Alloy X contains copper and zinc in ratio 3:2, and Alloy Y in ratio 4:5. If 15 kg of X and 18 kg of Y are melted together, find the ratio of copper to zinc in the new alloy.

Two circles of radii 9 cm and 4 cm touch each other externally. Find the length of their direct common tangent.

Simplify: 3 4 + 2 3 ÷ 4 9 ÷ 5 2 − 1 4 × 2 5

A container holds 8 1 2 litres of oil. If 1.125 litres are removed three times, how much oil is left?

A square pyramid has a base side of 12 cm and a slant height of 10 cm. Find its lateral surface area.

In a circle PM and QN intersect at point O. If PM = 15 cm, find the length of OM.

Simplify: 3 1 4 +4.8÷1.2+2.5× 3 5

The marked price of a cycle is ₹8,000. After two successive discounts, it is sold for ₹5,760. If the first discount is 10%, find the second discount rate.

P and Q invested in a venture in the ratio 4:7. The profit was shared in the ratio 8:7. If P invested for 14 months, for how long did Q invest?

When two circles do not intersect and do not touch each other, how many common tangents can be drawn?

If A : B = 4 : 9, B : C = 3 : 7 and C : D = 5 : 2, find A : B : C : D.

The average weight of 11 players is 72 kg. If the coach's weight is excluded, the average decreases by 1 kg. What is the weight of the coach?

If the side of a cube is tripled, what is the ratio of the new total surface area to the original, and the ratio of the new volume to the original volume?

A box contains ₹2, ₹1, and 50p coins in the ratio 3 : 4 : 5. If the total value is ₹250, find the number of 50p coins.

A cylinder and a cone have the same base radius and the same volume. What is the ratio of the height of the cylinder to the height of the cone?

The circumferences of two circles are in the ratio 4:5. If the area of the larger circle is 625 sq. units, find the area of the smaller circle.

A chord of length 16 cm is at a distance of 6 cm from the center of a circle. What is the length of the radius?

A sum of money amounts to ₹13,225 in 2 years at 15% Compound Interest annually. Find the sum.

A circle of radius 12 cm has a sector with a central angle of 90°. Find the area of the minor segment formed by the chord of this sector . (𝜋 = 3.14)

A right-angled triangle ABC (∠𝐵 = 90∘) has sides AB = 8 cm and BC = 15 cm. A perpendicular BD is dropped onto the hypotenuse AC. Find the length of AD.

A trader bought 40 kg of wheat at ₹25/kg and 30 kg at ₹35/kg. He mixed them and sold the mixture at ₹32/kg. Find his net gain or loss.

A retailer marks his goods 40% above the cost price. He allows a discount and still gains 19%. What was the discount percentage?

Two triangles △𝑋𝑌𝑍 and △𝐿𝑀𝑁 are such that XY = LM, YZ = MN and XZ = LN. By which property are they congruent?

A solid metallic sphere of radius 12 cm is melted to form three smaller spheres. If the radii of two spheres are 6 cm and 8 cm, find the radius of the third sphere.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: INTRANSIGENT

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Incorrigible

Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure: The injured passenger was carried to the clinic by a few locals.

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Pulchritude

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option: Rarely ____ witnessed such unanimous agreement among reviewers.

Spot the correct spelling of an adjective related to causing hallucinations.