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SSC CGL 2025 Tier-I (19th Sep 2025 - Shift 2)

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Question 1 of 100

Identify the incorrect term in the series: 4, 10, 22, 46, 94, 192

Question 2 of 100

If DRIVER is coded as ESJWFS, how is ESJWFS coded?

Question 3 of 100

If the 5th day of a month is two days after Wednesday, what day will it be on the 18th of the same month?

Question 4 of 100

Statement: The government launched electric buses to reduce pollution. Conclusions: I. The government is promoting eco-friendly transport. II. Electric buses are cheaper than diesel buses.

Question 5 of 100

If × = + and + = -, then find the value of: 18 × 6 + 4?

Question 6 of 100

Coding pattern: aabbcc : xxzzww :: bbccaa : ?

Question 7 of 100

Find the next term: CYA, EWC, GUE, ?

Question 8 of 100

If MARKET is written as MRKEAT, then how is SCHOOL written?

Question 9 of 100

Find the odd one out: Cube, Sphere, Cone, Cylinder, Square

Question 10 of 100

Select the letter-cluster that replaces the question mark: BX, CW, DV, ?

Question 11 of 100

A group of 16 people sit in a circle. Each person shakes hands with exactly 2 neighbors. How many handshakes take place?

Question 12 of 100

If 5 + 2 = 17, 7 + 7 = 56, then 6 + 5 = ?

Question 13 of 100

Find the odd one out:

Question 14 of 100

Pointing to a man, Ravi said, “He is the brother of the daughter of my mother .” How is the man related to Ravi?

Question 15 of 100

Statement: 1. All doctors are educated. 2. All educated people are respected. Conclusions: I. All doctors are respected. II. Some respected people are doctors.

Question 16 of 100

Seven persons P , Q, R, S, T, U and V live on seven different floors (1-7). P is not on the top floor . Q lives immediately above R. S lives on third floor . Three persons live between S and V . R lives on first floor . T lives above U. Two persons live between T and S. Who lives immediately above P?

Question 17 of 100

Complete the series: 72, 68, 64, 60, 56, ?

Question 18 of 100

Find the odd one out:

Question 19 of 100

Statement: Road accidents are increasing in the city. Course of Action: 1. Increase traffic police deployment. 2. Remove all traffic signals.

Question 20 of 100

A is the sister of B. B is the son of C. C is the wife of D. How is A related to D?

Question 21 of 100

Solve the analogy: BD : EG :: FH : ?

Question 22 of 100

Interchange two signs to make the equation correct: 48 ÷ 6 + 10 - 4 × 2 = 46

Question 23 of 100

Complete the series: 2, 7, 22, 67, 202, ?

Question 24 of 100

Which word can be formed by changing only one letter in the word “TEACHING”?

Question 25 of 100

Identify the odd one out:

Question 26 of 100

The Global Hunger Index ranks countries based on:

Question 27 of 100

What is the primary purpose of Article 262 of the Indian Constitution?

Question 28 of 100

Regarding the 2025 Global Innovation Index: 1. It ranks countries based on innovation capabilities. 2. It is jointly published by WIPO and other global institutions.

Question 29 of 100

Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the offence of sedition has been:

Question 30 of 100

Which of the following is NOT an expected outcome of India’s Aditya-L1 mission?

Question 31 of 100

Which of the following statements about entropy is/are correct? 1. Entropy increases in spontaneous processes. 2. Entropy of the universe remains constant for irreversible processes.

Question 32 of 100

Neeraj Chopra won his first Olympic gold medal in:

Question 33 of 100

India’s first lithium refinery project is planned in:

Question 34 of 100

Who won the International Booker Prize 2025 for a work translated into English?

Question 35 of 100

Who is serving as the Chief Statistician of India (CSI) as of 2024–25?

Question 36 of 100

The typical base plan of a Dravida-style temple is:

Question 37 of 100

Which battle marked the final defeat of Prithviraj Chauhan?

Question 38 of 100

Among the BRICS nations, which country currently has the largest GDP (nominal)?

Question 39 of 100

The primary instrument used in Pandavani folk performance is:

Question 40 of 100

The Madai festival, associated with the worship of local deities and celebrated over several weeks in different villages, is primarily observed in which state?

Question 41 of 100

In boxing, a bout may be stopped if:

Question 42 of 100

Which of the following statements regarding manganese production in India is INCORRECT?

Question 43 of 100

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 primarily aims to:

Question 44 of 100

Consider the following statements: 1. The President can grant pardon under Article 72. 2. The Governor can grant pardon under Article 161. Which of the above is/are correct?

Question 45 of 100

The Civil Disobedience Movement was formally launched after the:

Question 46 of 100

Which title was adopted by Samudragupta to signify supreme sovereignty?

Question 47 of 100

Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?

Question 48 of 100

According to Census 2011, which state recorded the highest sex ratio?

Question 49 of 100

In Garba dance, performers traditionally move in:

Question 50 of 100

Which ISRO mission achieved the first soft landing near the lunar south pole?

Question 51 of 100

A shopkeeper mixes two types of pulses – one costing ₹80 per kg and the other costing ₹120 per kg, in the ratio 3 : 2. If he sells the mixture at ₹105.60 per kg, find his profit or loss percent.

Question 52 of 100

What is the ratio of the area of a regular hexagon to the area of an equilateral triangle if both have the same side length?

Question 53 of 100

A laptop, originally priced at ₹40,000, is sold after two successive discounts of 15% and 10%. Find the final selling price.

Question 54 of 100

Find the equation of the line passing through the point (2, 3) with a slope of 4.

Question 55 of 100

Two circles of radii 𝑅1 and 𝑅2 have centers at a distance d apart. If the length of the transverse common tangent is 0, what can be said about d?

Question 56 of 100

If 𝑎3 +𝑏3= 91 and ab = 12, find the value of a + b.

Question 57 of 100

If each exterior angle of a regular polygon is 45°, how many sides does the polygon have?

Question 58 of 100

If x + y + z = 0 and x = 0.3, y = 0.5, z = -0.8, then what is (x^3 + y^3 + z^3) \div (3xyz)?

Question 59 of 100

Which of the following is the smallest 6-digit number that is a perfect square?

Question 60 of 100

If sin⁡𝜃+cos⁡𝜃 = p, then find the value of 1 + 2sin⁡𝜃cos⁡𝜃.

Question 61 of 100

A dealer marks his goods 30% above the cost price and then allows a discount. If he still makes a profit of 4% on the cost price, what was the discount percentage?

Question 62 of 100

If the curved surface area of a hemisphere is 308 cm², find its diameter . (Take 𝜋 = 22/7)

Question 63 of 100

If tan x = 1, find the value of sin⁡2 𝑥 +cos⁡2 𝑥 = ?

Question 64 of 100

A person invested ₹12,000 at 5% simple interest and ₹8,000 at 10% simple interest for the same period. If the total interest earned is ₹2,800, what was the time duration?

Question 65 of 100

A ladder leaning against a wall makes an angle of 60° with the ground. If the foot of the ladder is 2.5 meters away from the wall, what is the length of the ladder?

Question 66 of 100

The centroid of triangle ABC is G(2, 4). If A is (5, 2) and B is (-1, 6), find the coordinates of C.

Question 67 of 100

A chord of a circle has a length of 12 cm. Its distance from the center is 8 cm. Find the radius of the circle.

Question 68 of 100

If 20% of m is equal to 80% of n, what is the ratio m : n?

Question 69 of 100

If x = 0.5 and y = 0.1, find the value of 8𝑥3+8𝑦3 𝑥3+𝑦3 .

Question 70 of 100

Evaluate: (√13+√5)2 −(√13−√5) 2

Question 71 of 100

A cylindrical vessel is melted and recast into several smaller cylinders whose height is 1/4th and radius is 1/2 of the original. What fraction of the original volume is represented by one small cylinder?

Question 72 of 100

From point C on the ground, the angle of elevation to the top of a cliff is 30°. From point D, which is 60m closer to the cliff, the angle of elevation is 60°. Find the ratio of the distance of C from the cliff's foot to the distance of D from the cliff's foot.

Question 73 of 100

If √𝑥 +√𝑦 = 7 and √𝑥 −√𝑦 = 3, what is the value of x and y?

Question 74 of 100

A prism has an equilateral triangular base with a side of 8 cm. It consists of 4 layers where the height of the first layer is 3 cm and each subsequent layer increases by 2 cm. Find the total volume. (Use √3 = 1.732)

Question 75 of 100

At what rate of simple interest per annum will ₹5,000 amount to ₹6,500 in 3 years?

Question 76 of 100

Choose the correct meaning of idiom: Currying favour

Question 77 of 100

Select the correct option for the Direct Speech conversion of the sentence below. She remarked that institutional trust would erode unless transparency were restored.

Question 78 of 100

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: CIRCUMSPECT

Question 79 of 100

Choose the correct form: The panel of experts, along with the chief advisor, ______ scheduled to submit the report tomorrow.

Question 80 of 100

Fill in the blank with the correct tense: She ______ the presentation before the board arrived.

Question 81 of 100

Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: This manuscript is more older than the one displayed in the archive.

Question 82 of 100

Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: The medieval monk transcribed the codex with remarkable precision.

Question 83 of 100

Choose the correct one-word substitution for: ‘A place where wild animals are kept’.

Question 84 of 100

Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: She persisted in her efforts despite of repeated setbacks.

Question 85 of 100

Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: The committee’s recommendation, notwithstanding its ambiguity, (1)/ were considered by the reviewers (2)/ to prioritise procedural compliance (3)/ over substantive reform. (4)

Question 86 of 100

Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: Each of the shortlisted candidates (1)/ have submitted their credentials (2)/ prior to the final interview (3)/ conducted last week. (4)/

Question 87 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. He said, “I have completed the manuscript.”

Question 88 of 100

Choose the correct spelling for a word meaning ‘concise and forcefully expressive’.

Question 89 of 100

Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure: The proposal was rejected by the panel after prolonged deliberation.

Question 90 of 100

Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. Deforestation contributes to soil erosion, reduces carbon sequestration, and threatens countless plant and animal species. 2. Reforestation initiatives aim to restore degraded landscapes, improve air quality, and provide habitats for wildlife. 3. The removal of large tracts of forest can also alter local climate patterns and increase the frequency of natural disasters. 4. To address this problem, governments and environmental groups have launched programs that protect existing forests and promote tree planting.

Question 91 of 100

Rearrange the following sentences in correct order to make a logical passage. 1. This requires regulatory oversight and ethical governance. 2. Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming professional domains. 3. Its integration into decision-making processes raises accountability concerns. 4. Policymakers must therefore anticipate unintended consequences.

Question 92 of 100

Choose the correct meaning of idiom: Hand and glove

Question 93 of 100

According to the passage, resilience primarily involves: Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage: Resilience, frequently romanticized as an innate trait possessed by a fortunate few, is more accurately understood as a cultivated capacity shaped by cognitive framing, social context, and adaptive practice. Rather than signifying mere endurance, resilience entails the dynamic recalibration of perspective in the face of adversity. It is not the negation of vulnerability but the strategic integration of it into a broader narrative of growth. At its psychological core, resilience involves metacognitive awareness—the ability to examine one’s own thought patterns and reconfigure maladaptive interpretations. Individuals who demonstrate resilience often engage in cognitive reappraisal, transforming perceived setbacks into provisional challenges rather than definitive failures. This reframing does not trivialize hardship; instead, it situates difficulty within a continuum of learning and adaptation. Sociologically, resilience is scaffolded by relational networks. Communities that cultivate solidarity, empathy, and reciprocal support provide a buffer against existential uncertainty. Isolation, conversely, amplifies fragility by constricting interpretive flexibility. Thus, resilience is not solely an intrapersonal phenomenon but an emergent property of collective belon ging. Educational and organizational institutions further mediate resilience through their tolerance for error and experimentation. Environments that stigmatize failure engender risk aversion, whereas those that normalize iterative learning foster adaptive confidence. Importantly, resilience does not imply stoicism devoid of emotion; it necessitates emotional literacy—the capacity to recognize, articulate, and regulate affective states without repression. Cultural narratives also contour the boundaries of resilience. Societies that equate worth with unbroken success may inadvertently pathologize struggle, obscuring the developmental value of adversity. By contrast, cultures that acknowledge impermanence and flux often embed resilience within their ethical frameworks. Technological acceleration complicates this terrain by compressing feedback cycles and amplifying comparative pressures. Constant exposure to curated portrayals of achievement can distort self- appraisal, undermining resilience through unrealistic benchmarking. Consequently, intentional pauses—moments of reflection and disengagement—become critical to sustaining psychological equilibrium. Ultimately, resilience is neither static nor universally formulaic; it is a recursive praxis of reflection, adaptation, and communal interdependence.

Question 94 of 100

What role do communities play in fostering resilience? Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage: Resilience, frequently romanticized as an innate trait possessed by a fortunate few, is more accurately understood as a cultivated capacity shaped by cognitive framing, social context, and adaptive practice. Rather than signifying mere endurance, resilience entails the dynamic recalibration of perspective in the face of adversity. It is not the negation of vulnerability but the strategic integration of it into a broader narrative of growth. At its psychological core, resilience involves metacognitive awareness—the ability to examine one’s own thought patterns and reconfigure maladaptive interpretations. Individuals who demonstrate resilience often engage in cognitive reappraisal, transforming perceived setbacks into provisional challenges rather than definitive failures. This reframing does not trivialize hardship; instead, it situates difficulty within a continuum of learning and adaptation. Sociologically, resilience is scaffolded by relational networks. Communities that cultivate solidarity, empathy, and reciprocal support provide a buffer against existential uncertainty. Isolation, conversely, amplifies fragility by constricting interpretive flexibility. Thus, resilience is not solely an intrapersonal phenomenon but an emergent property of collective belon ging. Educational and organizational institutions further mediate resilience through their tolerance for error and experimentation. Environments that stigmatize failure engender risk aversion, whereas those that normalize iterative learning foster adaptive confidence. Importantly, resilience does not imply stoicism devoid of emotion; it necessitates emotional literacy—the capacity to recognize, articulate, and regulate affective states without repression. Cultural narratives also contour the boundaries of resilience. Societies that equate worth with unbroken success may inadvertently pathologize struggle, obscuring the developmental value of adversity. By contrast, cultures that acknowledge impermanence and flux often embed resilience within their ethical frameworks. Technological acceleration complicates this terrain by compressing feedback cycles and amplifying comparative pressures. Constant exposure to curated portrayals of achievement can distort self- appraisal, undermining resilience through unrealistic benchmarking. Consequently, intentional pauses —moments of reflection and disengagement—become critical to sustaining psychological equilibrium. Ultimately, resilience is neither static nor universally formulaic; it is a recursive praxis of reflection, adaptation, and communal interdependence.

Question 95 of 100

The phrase “iterative learning” in the passage most nearly implies: Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage: Resilience, frequently romanticized as an innate trait possessed by a fortunate few, is more accurately understood as a cultivated capacity shaped by cognitive framing, social context, and adaptive practice. Rather than signifying mere endurance, resilience entails the dynamic recalibration of perspective in the face of adversity. It is not the negation of vulnerability but the strategic integration of it into a broader narrative of growth. At its psychological core, resilience involves metacognitive awareness—the ability to examine one’s own thought patterns and reconfigure maladaptive interpretations. Individuals who demonstrate resilience often engage in cognitive reappraisal, transforming perceived setbacks into provisional challenges rather than definitive failures. This reframing does not trivialize hardship; instead, it situates difficulty within a continuum of learning and adaptation. Sociologically, resilience is scaffolded by relational networks. Communities that cultivate solidarity, empathy, and reciprocal support provide a buffer against existential uncertainty. Isolation, conversely, amplifies fragility by constricting interpretive flexibility. Thus, resilience is not solely an intrapersonal phenomenon but an emergent property of collective belon ging. Educational and organizational institutions further mediate resilience through their tolerance for error and experimentation. Environments that stigmatize failure engender risk aversion, whereas those that normalize iterative learning foster adaptive confidence. Importantly, resilience does not imply stoicism devoid of emotion; it necessitates emotional literacy—the capacity to recognize, articulate, and regulate affective states without repression. Cultural narratives also contour the boundaries of resilience. Societies that equate worth with unbroken success may inadvertently pathologize struggle, obscuring the developmental value of adversity. By contrast, cultures that acknowledge impermanence and flux often embed resilience within their ethical frameworks. Technological acceleration complicates this terrain by compressing feedback cycles and amplifying comparative pressures. Constant exposure to curated portrayals of achievement can distort self- appraisal, undermining resilience through unrealistic benchmarking. Consequently, intentional pauses—moments of reflection and disengagement—become critical to sustaining psychological equilibrium. Ultimately, resilience is neither static nor universally formulaic; it is a recursive praxis of reflection, adaptation, and communal interdependence.

Question 96 of 100

Which of the following is NOT presented as a factor influencing resilience? Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage: Resilience, frequently romanticized as an innate trait possessed by a fortunate few, is more accurately understood as a cultivated capacity shaped by cognitive framing, social context, and adaptive practice. Rather than signifying mere endurance, resilience entails the dynamic recalibration of perspective in the face of adversity. It is not the negation of vulnerability but the strategic integration of it into a broader narrative of growth. At its psychological core, resilience involves metacognitive awareness—the ability to examine one’s own thought patterns and reconfigure maladaptive interpretations. Individuals who demonstrate resilience often engage in cognitive reappraisal, transforming perceived setbacks into provisional challenges rather than definitive failures. This reframing does not trivialize hardship; instead, it situates difficulty within a continuum of learning and adaptation. Sociologically, resilience is scaffolded by relational networks. Communities that cultivate solidarity, empathy, and reciprocal support provide a buffer against existential uncertainty. Isolation, conversely, amplifies fragility by constricting interpretive flexibility. Thus, resilience is not solely an intrapersonal phenomenon but an emergent property of collective belonging. Educational and organizational institutions further mediate resilience through their tolerance for error and experimentation. Environments that stigmatize failure engender risk aversion, whereas those that normalize iterative learning foster adaptive confidence. Importantly, resilience does not imply stoicism devoid of emotion; it necessitates emotional literacy—the capacity to recognize, articulate, and regulate affective states without repression. Cultural narratives also contour the boundaries of resilience. Societies that equate worth with unbroken success may inadvertently pathologize struggle, obscuring the developmental value of adversity. By contrast, cultures that acknowledge impermanence and flux often embed resilience within their ethical frameworks. Technological acceleration complicates this terrain by compressing feedback cycles and amplifying comparative pressures. Constant exposure to curated portrayals of achievement can distort self- appraisal, undermining resilience through unrealistic benchmarking. Consequently, intentional pauses—moments of reflection and disengagement—become critical to sustaining psychological equilibrium. Ultimately, resilience is neither static nor universally formulaic; it is a recursive praxis of reflection, adaptation, and communal interdependence.

Question 97 of 100

. What is the closest synonym for “scaffolded” as used in the passage? Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage: Resilience, frequently romanticized as an innate trait possessed by a fortunate few, is more accurately understood as a cultivated capacity shaped by cognitive framing, social context, and adaptive practice. Rather than signifying mere endurance, resilience entails the dynamic recalibration of perspective in the face of adversity. It is not the negation of vulnerability but the strategic integration of it into a broader narrative of growth. At its psychological core, resilience involves metacognitive awareness—the ability to examine one’s own thought patterns and reconfigure maladaptive interpretations. Individuals who demonstrate resilience often engage in cognitive reappraisal, transforming perceived setbacks into provisional challenges rather than definitive failures. This reframing does not trivialize hardship; instead, it situates difficulty within a continuum of learning and adaptation. Sociologically, resilience is scaffolded by relational networks. Communities that cultivate solidarity, empathy, and reciprocal support provide a buffer against existential uncertainty. Isolation, conversely, amplifies fragility by constricting interpretive flexibility. Thus, resilience is not solely an intrapersonal phenomenon but an emergent property of collective belon ging. Educational and organizational institutions further mediate resilience through their tolerance for error and experimentation. Environments that stigmatize failure engender risk aversion, whereas those that normalize iterative learning foster adaptive confidence. Importantly, resilience does not imply stoicism devoid of emotion; it necessitates emotional literacy—the capacity to recognize, articulate, and regulate affective states without repression. Cultural narratives also contour the boundaries of resilience. Societies that equate worth with unbroken success may inadvertently pathologize struggle, obscuring the developmental value of adversity. By contrast, cultures that acknowledge impermanence and flux often embed resilience within their ethical frameworks. Technological acceleration complicates this terrain by compressing feedback cycles and amplifying comparative pressures. Constant exposure to curated portrayals of achievement can distort self- appraisal, undermining resilience through unrealistic benchmarking. Consequently, intentional pauses—moments of reflection and disengagement—become critical to sustaining psychological equilibrium. Ultimately, resilience is neither static nor universally formulaic; it is a recursive praxis of reflection, adaptation, and communal interdependence.

Question 98 of 100

Choose the correct one-word substitution for: ‘A building where dead bodies are kept temporarily’.

Question 99 of 100

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: OBDURATE

Question 100 of 100

Change the following from active to passive: The board is to announce the revised policy.