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SSC CGL 2025 Tier-I (17th Sep 2025 - Shift 2)

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Question 1 of 100

Complete the series. B2, D4, F6, H8, ?

Question 2 of 100

Find the missing term: 5, 18, 77, ___, 2361

Question 3 of 100

If ‘A’ means ‘×’, ‘B’ means ‘÷’, ‘C’ means ‘+’, and ‘D’ means ‘-’, find the value of: 20 B 5 C 6 A 2?

Question 4 of 100

If each letter is coded as its position in reverse (Z = 1, Y = 2, …, A = 26), what is COLD?

Question 5 of 100

If PLANE is coded as 47826 and CAR is coded as 189, how is PLACE coded?

Question 6 of 100

Find the odd one out.

Question 7 of 100

In a class of 60 students, 40% are boys. If 75% of the boys passed, how many boys failed?

Question 8 of 100

Statement: Online education has increased access to learning, but it also raises concerns about the quality of student engagement. Assumptions: I. Online education allows more people to learn. II. Student engagement is important for quality education. III. Online education completely replaces traditional education.

Question 9 of 100

Find the two signs to interchange to make the equation correct. 24 + 6 ÷ 3 × 4 - 2 = 24

Question 10 of 100

Find the odd one out.

Question 11 of 100

A is the son of B. B is the daughter of C. D is the husband of C. How is D related to A?

Question 12 of 100

A + B means A is the father of B, A - B means A is the sister of B, A × B means A is the mother of B. What does P - Q + R mean?

Question 13 of 100

Choose the address that is exactly the same as the one given below. B-12, Green Valley, Ashok Nagar, Ranchi, Jharkhand - 834002

Question 14 of 100

If @ = +, $ = ÷, % = ×, then find the value of: 12 % 2 $ 3 @ 4?

Question 15 of 100

Statement: 1. All fruits are healthy. 2. Some healthy things are expensive. Conclusions: I. Some fruits are expensive. II. All expensive things are fruits.

Question 16 of 100

Select the letter-cluster that can replace the question mark (?). BDFH, EGIK, HJLN, KMOQ, ?

Question 17 of 100

If 1 % 2 = 27 and 2 % 3 = 125, then 3 % 1 = ?

Question 18 of 100

Statement: The number of applicants for engineering courses has declined this year . Conclusions: I. Students are choosing other career options. II. Engineering has lost all its value.

Question 19 of 100

In a 48 L mixture, the ratio of milk to water is 3 : 5. How much water must be removed to make the ratio 1 : 1?

Question 20 of 100

If ‘NOTE’ is written as ‘O5@F’ and ‘TONE’ is written as ‘@5OF’, how is ‘EONT’ written?

Question 21 of 100

Select the letter-cluster that can replace the question mark (?). BFG, EIJ, HLM, KOP , ?

Question 22 of 100

Triangle : USJBOHMF ∷ Rectangle : ?

Question 23 of 100

If 3 # 4 = 25 and 5 # 2 = 29, then 7 # 6 = ?

Question 24 of 100

Which letter lies between the 3rd and 4th letters of the word below if we arranged in English alphabetical order? WORD

Question 25 of 100

If ‘L’ = +, ‘M’ = -, ‘N’ = ×, ‘O’ = ÷, which equation is incorrect?

Question 26 of 100

Consider the following about Bihu dance: 1. Associated with Assamese New Year 2. Performed only by men

Question 27 of 100

Why is the Sundarbans region globally important?

Question 28 of 100

Which of these is NOT a nucleotide?

Question 29 of 100

Which Indian state has the largest bauxite reserves?

Question 30 of 100

Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of the Inter -State Council to facilitate coordination between the Union and the States?

Question 31 of 100

The International Space Station orbits Earth at roughly:

Question 32 of 100

The PM Gati Shakti initiative primarily aims at:

Question 33 of 100

Assertion (A): India’s literacy rate has increased since 2001. Reason (R): Expansion of primary education programs improved enrollment.

Question 34 of 100

Which senior IPS officer was appointed as the Director General of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in 2025?

Question 35 of 100

Match the Scientific Law with its Propounder: A. Law of Constant Proportions - 1. Joseph Proust B. Law of Multiple Proportions - 2. John Dalton C. Law of Conservation of Mass - 3. Antoine Lavoisier

Question 36 of 100

Match the rulers with their dynasties: Rulers A. Krishnadevaraya B. Pulakeshin II C. Dantidurga D. Harsha Dynasties 1. Chalukya 2. Rashtrakuta 3. Vijayanagara 4. Pushyabhuti

Question 37 of 100

At which SAARC Summit was the SAARC Development Fund formally launched?

Question 38 of 100

In the context of light, the splitting of white light into its constituent colors is known as:

Question 39 of 100

Which of the following best describes the Ladakh festival of Losar?

Question 40 of 100

Which hormone is often called the "Emergency Hormone"?

Question 41 of 100

India’s first lunar mission was:

Question 42 of 100

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Goa?

Question 43 of 100

In which Olympics did Abhinav Bindra participate before winning gold in 2008?

Question 44 of 100

In the context of Indian classical music, which statement correctly explains the concept of Vikrit swaras?

Question 45 of 100

In ancient Indian revenue terminology, which term referred to tax collected in cash?

Question 46 of 100

Assertion (A): Public sector played a leading role in early Five-Year Plans. Reason (R): Private capital was limited after independence.

Question 47 of 100

Which rule in badminton relates to a rally being replayed due to interruption?

Question 48 of 100

Which factor is NOT part of demographic transition?

Question 49 of 100

Regarding the Khelo India Youth Games: 1.Hosted by state governments in rotation 2.Supported by the Sports Authority of India 3. Conducted every two years

Question 50 of 100

Who authored the book “The Argumentative Indian”?

Question 51 of 100

If 30% of (A + B) = 60% of (A – B), then find the ratio A : B

Question 52 of 100

Simplify: (3.6 + 2.125) × 0.4 – (0.84 ÷ 0.2)

Question 53 of 100

A sum of ₹8000 amounts to ₹9245 in 2 years at compound interest (compounded annually). What is the annual rate of interest?

Question 54 of 100

A retailer marks up his goods by 60% above the cost price. He allows a discount of 25% on the marked price. If he gives a further cash discount of ₹150 and still earns a profit of 10%, what is the cost price?

Question 55 of 100

A shopkeeper sells 20 units of an item for ₹1200, thereby gaining the cost price of 4 units. Find his gain percentage.

Question 56 of 100

A solid metal sphere is dropped into a cylindrical vessel. The radius of the cylinder is 6 cm. If the sphere has a radius of 3 cm, what is the volume of water it displaces?

Question 57 of 100

A container has milk and water in the ratio 5:3. If 10 litres of water are added, the ratio becomes 5:4. Find the initial total volume of the mixture.

Question 58 of 100

The marked price of a microwave is ₹15,000. It is sold after two successive discounts. If the second discount is 10% and the final selling price is ₹10,800, find the first discount percentage.

Question 59 of 100

The average height of 50 students was calculated as 170 cm. Later, it was found that the height of one student was misread as 178 cm instead of 158 cm. Find the correct average height.

Question 60 of 100

A dealer mixes two types of tea—one costing ₹120 per kg and the other ₹150 per kg, in the ratio 2 : 3. If he sells the blend at ₹151.80 per kg, find his profit or loss percent.

Question 61 of 100

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

Question 62 of 100

Two circles with radii 7 cm and 3 cm have centers 12 cm apart. How many common tangents can be drawn?

Question 63 of 100

Evaluate: 0.5×0.5×0.5+0.01×0.01×0.01 1.5×1.5×1.5+0.03×0.03×0.03

Question 64 of 100

The average weight of 25 workers is 64 kg. If the manager is excluded, the average weight decreases by 1 kg. What is the weight of the manager?

Question 65 of 100

The lateral surface area of a square pyramid is three times its base area. If the side of the base is 8 cm, find the slant height of the pyramid.

Question 66 of 100

In an equilateral triangle, if the inradius is 4 cm, what is the circumradius?

Question 67 of 100

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

Question 68 of 100

For a hollow hemisphere, the outer radius $R$ is three times the inner radius $r$ ($R = 3r$). Find the ratio of the outer curved surface area to the inner curved surface area.

Question 69 of 100

X and Y enter into a partnership with investments of ₹50,000 and ₹75,000 respectively. X stays for 9 months and Y for 8 months. If the total profit is ₹42,000, what is X's share?

Question 70 of 100

Find the value of (0.033 +0.0063)÷(0.33 +0.063)

Question 71 of 100

A circular track has a radius of 21 m. A runner covers 60% of the track. What distance did the runner cover? (π = 22/7)

Question 72 of 100

A hemispherical bowl has a diameter of 14 cm. Find its curved surface area. (Use 𝜋 = 22/7)

Question 73 of 100

Two chords XY and MN intersect at point E inside a circle. If XE = 4 cm, EY = 9 cm, and ME = 3 cm, find the length of EN.

Question 74 of 100

From an external point P , a tangent PT is drawn to a circle. A secant PAB passes through the circle such that PA = 9 cm and AB = 7 cm. Find the length of the tangent PT.

Question 75 of 100

In a trapezium PQRS with PQ ∥ RS, the diagonals intersect at O. If PQ = 2RS, find the ratio of the area of △ POQ to the area of △ROS.

Question 76 of 100

Convert the sentence from passive to active voice: The proposal had been approved by the committee.

Question 77 of 100

Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part: He is superior than his classmates.

Question 78 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. She said, “We are launching the sustainability initiative next month.”

Question 79 of 100

Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part: She asked where was the manager sitting.

Question 80 of 100

Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: Many informations were shared (1)/ during the seminar (2)/ about emerging technologies (3)/ in healthcare. (4)/

Question 81 of 100

Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. This shift has transformed how businesses interact with customers. 2. The rapid growth of digital payment platforms has redefined commerce. 3. Consumers now expect seamless and contactless transactions. 4. Companies have adapted by investing heavily in cybersecurity and data analytics.

Question 82 of 100

Select the most appropriate antonym of the word: Incandescent

Question 83 of 100

Choose the correct one-word substitute for the given phrase: A person who is indifferent to pain or pleasure

Question 84 of 100

Choose the correct one-word substitute for the given phrase: One who pretends to have knowledge or skills

Question 85 of 100

What is the central dilemma highlighted in the passage? Read the following passage and answer the questions. Recent global discussions on artificial intelligence regulation have intensified following rapid advancements in generative AI tools. Governments across the world are grappling with a dual challenge: fostering innovation while preventing misuse. While AI s ystems have improved efficiency in healthcare diagnostics, financial modelling, and language translation, concerns about misinformation, data privacy breaches, and algorithmic bias persist. The European Union’s AI Act attempts to classify AI systems based on risk categories, imposing stricter obligations on high- risk applications. Meanwhile, countries like the United States and India are emphasizing flexible regulatory frameworks to avoid stifling technological growth. However, critics argue that regulatory fragmentation across nations could create compliance burdens for multinational firms. Moreover, overregulation may inadvertently push innovation into less regulated jurisdictions. At the same time, underregulation risks societal harm. The debate underscores a broader tension between technological acceleration and institutional preparedness. Ultimately, effective governance may require international coordination, transparency mandates, and public digital literacy initiatives rather than isolated national policies.

Question 86 of 100

Why do critics oppose fragmented AI regulations across countries? Read the following passage and answer the questions. Recent global discussions on artificial intelligence regulation have intensified following rapid advancements in generative AI tools. Governments across the world are grappling with a dual challenge: fostering innovation while preventing misuse. While AI s ystems have improved efficiency in healthcare diagnostics, financial modelling, and language translation, concerns about misinformation, data privacy breaches, and algorithmic bias persist. The European Union’s AI Act attempts to classify AI systems based on risk categories, imposing stricter obligations on high- risk applications. Meanwhile, countries like the United States and India are emphasizing flexible regulatory frameworks to avoid stifling technological growth. However, critics argue that regulatory fragmentation across nations could create compliance burdens for multinational firms. Moreover, overregulation may inadvertently push innovation into less regulated jurisdictions. At the same time, underregulation risks societal harm. The debate underscores a broader tension between technological acceleration and institutional preparedness. Ultimately, effective governance may require international coordination, transparency mandates, and public digital literacy initiatives rather than isolated national policies.

Question 87 of 100

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a concern regarding AI? Read the following passage and answer the questions. Recent global discussions on artificial intelligence regulation have intensified following rapid advancements in generative AI tools. Governments across the world are grappling with a dual challenge: fostering innovation while preventing misuse. While AI s ystems have improved efficiency in healthcare diagnostics, financial modelling, and language translation, concerns about misinformation, data privacy breaches, and algorithmic bias persist. The European Union’s AI Act attempts to classify AI systems based on risk categories, imposing stricter obligations on high- risk applications. Meanwhile, countries like the United States and India are emphasizing flexible regulatory frameworks to avoid stifling technological growth. However, critics argue that regulatory fragmentation across nations could create compliance burdens for multinational firms. Moreover, overregulation may inadvertently push innovation into less regulated jurisdictions. At the same time, underregulation risks societal harm. The debate underscores a broader tension between technological acceleration and institutional preparedness. Ultimately, effective governance may require international coordination, transparency mandates, and public digital literacy initiatives rather than isolated national policies.

Question 88 of 100

What approach does the EU’s AI Act primarily adopt? Read the following passage and answer the questions. Recent global discussions on artificial intelligence regulation have intensified following rapid advancements in generative AI tools. Governments across the world are grappling with a dual challenge: fostering innovation while preventing misuse. While AI s ystems have improved efficiency in healthcare diagnostics, financial modelling, and language translation, concerns about misinformation, data privacy breaches, and algorithmic bias persist. The European Union’s AI Act attempts to classify AI systems based on risk categories, imposing stricter obligations on high- risk applications. Meanwhile, countries like the United States and India are emphasizing flexible regulatory frameworks to avoid stifling technological growth. However, critics argue that regulatory fragmentation across nations could create compliance burdens for multinational firms. Moreover, overregulation may inadvertently push innovation into less regulated jurisdictions. At the same time, underregulation risks societal harm. The debate underscores a broader tension between technological acceleration and institutional preparedness. Ultimately, effective governance may require international coordination, transparency mandates, and public digital literacy initiatives rather than isolated national policies.

Question 89 of 100

. What does the author imply is necessary for effective AI governance? Read the following passage and answer the questions. Recent global discussions on artificial intelligence regulation have intensified following rapid advancements in generative AI tools. Governments across the world are grappling with a dual challenge: fostering innovation while preventing misuse. While AI s ystems have improved efficiency in healthcare diagnostics, financial modelling, and language translation, concerns about misinformation, data privacy breaches, and algorithmic bias persist. The European Union’s AI Act attempts to classify AI systems based on risk categories, imposing stricter obligations on high- risk applications. Meanwhile, countries like the United States and India are emphasizing flexible regulatory frameworks to avoid stifling technological growth. However, critics argue that regulatory fragmentation across nations could create compliance burdens for multinational firms. Moreover, overregulation may inadvertently push innovation into less regulated jurisdictions. At the same time, underregulation risks societal harm. The debate underscores a broader tension between technological acceleration and institutional preparedness. Ultimately, effective governance may require international coordination, transparency mandates, and public digital literacy initiatives rather than isolated national policies.

Question 90 of 100

Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom: Not fit to hold a candle to

Question 91 of 100

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word: HAPHAZARD

Question 92 of 100

Change the following from active to passive: The scientist might have been conducting the experiment.

Question 93 of 100

Select the most appropriate antonym of the word: Reverence

Question 94 of 100

Select the correct option for the Direct Speech conversion of the sentence below. The analyst remarked that, if inflation continued at the current pace, consumer spending might contract significantly.

Question 95 of 100

Spot the correct spelling of the given term.

Question 96 of 100

Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: The farmer used a plough to till the land.

Question 97 of 100

Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. As a result, urban planners are now focusing on climate-resilient infrastructure. 2. Extreme weather events have become more frequent in recent years. 3. These developments have exposed vulnerabilities in existing city systems. 4. Flooded roads, heatwaves, and power outages are increasingly common.

Question 98 of 100

Select the correct phrasal verb: We need to ___ the storage room before shifting the equipment.

Question 99 of 100

Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: Rarely does he goes (1)/ to the office (2)/ on weekends (3)/ due to workload. (4)/

Question 100 of 100

Select the correct option: The research paper underwent strict ___ before publication.