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SSC CGL 2025 Tier-I (24th Sep 2025 - Shift 1)

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Question 1 of 100

Find the missing number: 5, 15, 35, 75, ?

Question 2 of 100

Rs. 900 shared among 9 people. 3 back out. What's new share per person?

Question 3 of 100

Find the missing term. 6, 12, 24, 30, 60, ?

Question 4 of 100

What should come in place of the question mark '?' in the following number series? 72, 71, 74, 69, 76, ?

Question 5 of 100

In a certain code language, 'play with fire' is coded as 'ab, cd, ef', 'fire and water' is coded as 'ef, gh, ij ', 'play and rain' is coded as 'ab, gh, kl'. How will 'with rain play' be coded in the same language?

Question 6 of 100

What comes next in the series? C, F, I, L, ?

Question 7 of 100

Find the missing term. 3, 5, 8, 12, 17, 23, ?

Question 8 of 100

Choose the address that is the same as the one given below. House No. 45, Sector 12, Noida - 201301

Question 9 of 100

Statement: 1. All books are papers. 2. No paper is plastic. Conclusions: I. No book is plastic. II. Some plastics are books.

Question 10 of 100

What is the next number in the series? 4, 12, 36, 108, ?

Question 11 of 100

Find the ODD one out from the given options.

Question 12 of 100

Statement: 1. All birds are animals. 2. Some animals are wild. Conclusions: I. Some birds are wild. II. Some animals are birds.

Question 13 of 100

The seminar in Jaipur happened 4 days before Bhopal. The seminar in Lucknow happened 3 days after Bhopal. If Jaipur's seminar was on 10 September, when was Lucknow's?

Question 14 of 100

If "RAMA" is written as "TCOC", how will "SITA" be written?

Question 15 of 100

A sum of money becomes Rs. 8800 after 2 years and Rs. 9680 after 3 years at compound interest. What is the rate of interest per annum?

Question 16 of 100

Find the WRONG term in the given series. 15, 46, 139, 419, 1255, 3766

Question 17 of 100

What comes next? AB, DE, GH, JK, ?

Question 18 of 100

A number is increased by 25% and then decreased by 20%. What is the net change in the number?

Question 19 of 100

If 92= 81 and 122= 144, then 112= ?

Question 20 of 100

If 3:9 and 4:16, find 5:?

Question 21 of 100

If SCHOOL is coded as TDIPPM, how is MARKET coded in the same code?

Question 22 of 100

From the given alternatives, find the word which cannot be formed from the letters used in the given word. DEDUCTION

Question 23 of 100

Replace special characters with mathematical signs as given in options to make it meaningful equation. 8 $ 4 # 2 = 16

Question 24 of 100

Select the one that is different.

Question 25 of 100

Complete the series. 8, 27, 64, 125, ?

Question 26 of 100

Consider the following about population growth in India: Statement-I: The population pyramid in India is broad at the base and top and narrow in the middle. Statement-II: India has a large proportion of young population due to high birth rates and declining death rates. Which one of the following is CORRECT in respect of the above statements?

Question 27 of 100

The primary focus of the Quad is in which region?

Question 28 of 100

Which of the following works was composed by the Vijayanagara ruler Krishnadevaraya and is renowned for its poetic richness and devotion to Lord Vishnu?

Question 29 of 100

The revolutionary Bagha Jatin (Jatindranath Mukherjee) was known for his valiant fight and for inspiring revolutionaries in which Indian state?

Question 30 of 100

The "Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM -KUSUM)" scheme has a focus on the energy sector within agriculture. What is the primary objective of this scheme?

Question 31 of 100

Which among the following is NOT a Vedanga, or the limbs of the Veda?

Question 32 of 100

The Government of India Act of 1935 primarily aimed to:

Question 33 of 100

Which sport is the term "zugzwang" associated with?

Question 34 of 100

The color order in a secondary rainbow is:

Question 35 of 100

Who is the 20th governor of Uttar Pradesh since 2019?

Question 36 of 100

Fill in the Blank: Thoda combines martial art with ______ in Himachal Pradesh.

Question 37 of 100

Which of the following statements about Sir M. Visvesvaraya is correct?

Question 38 of 100

What distinguishes ISRO's Aditya-L1 mission from other solar observatories?

Question 39 of 100

Which of the following statements about output markets in an open economy is correct?

Question 40 of 100

The Planning Commission was established in which year?

Question 41 of 100

Which of the given statements is/are CORRECT regarding solar power production? Solar power is a renewable energy source with low operational costs and minimal environmental impact. Kamuthi Solar Power Project is one of the largest single -location solar power plants in India, with a capacity of 648 MW.

Question 42 of 100

Which of the following is a cybercrime related to identity theft under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023?

Question 43 of 100

Fill in the blank: The final match of the 133rd Durand Cup, held between 26 July and 31 August 2024, featured Northeast United FC competing against ______.

Question 44 of 100

Which of the following statements most accurately describes a key difference between the Mathura and Gandhara schools of art, as broadly understood in Indian architectural history?

Question 45 of 100

The rock-cut Kailasa temple at Ellora was carved out of how many rocks?

Question 46 of 100

Which Nigerian author received the 2021 PEN Pinter Prize for their "unflinching" exploration of identity, gender, and migration?

Question 47 of 100

Which of the following statements about India's National and Institutional Sports Competitions is/are correct? National Games began in 1924 at Lahore and were renamed from the IX Games in Bombay. SGFI holds nationals only for boys under 17 in contact sports like Wrestling and Kabaddi. Inter-University tournaments use knockout or league formats and allow one team per university.

Question 48 of 100

Read the following statements carefully and choose the correct option regarding Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Assertion (A): The 1991 reforms led to the opening of the Indian economy to foreign investors. Reason (R): The government wanted to increase domestic savings rate rapidly.

Question 49 of 100

The Index of Economic Freedom 2025 is published by which conservative think tank?

Question 50 of 100

Which of the following is NOT a type of raga-based performance?

Question 51 of 100

In a quadrilateral ABCD, angles A, B, C are in the ratio 1:2:3. If angle D = 120°, what is angle A?

Question 52 of 100

Simplify: √(7+4√3)

Question 53 of 100

A sum of ₹8000 is lent out in two parts, one at 5% simple interest and the other at 7% simple interest. If the annual interest is ₹500, the sum lent at 7% is:

Question 54 of 100

Jayesh covers one-fourth of his journey at 20 km/h, another one -fourth at 10 km/h, and the rest at 70 km/h. What is his average speed?

Question 55 of 100

A man observes the top of a pole with an angle of elevation of 45°. He walks 15 m towards the pole, and the angle of elevation becomes 60°. What is the height of the pole?

Question 56 of 100

A rectangular tank measures 12 cm long, 10 cm wide, and 6 cm high. If a spherical ball of the largest possible size is placed inside this tank, what is the volume of the space not occupied by the ball?

Question 57 of 100

A and B share profit in 7:5. If B gets Rs. 15,000, how much did A receive?

Question 58 of 100

What is the ratio of the interior angle of a regular hexagon to the interior angle of a regular 12 -sided polygon (dodecagon)?

Question 59 of 100

A man walks a square plot of area 121 m². If he walks once around its boundary, how far does he walk?

Question 60 of 100

Two numbers are in the ratio 5:7. If 9 is added to each, the new ratio becomes 8:11. What are the original numbers?

Question 61 of 100

A:B = 3:4, B:C = 6:7, C:D = 14:15. What is the ratio A:D?

Question 62 of 100

A bag contains 20% red balls, 30% green balls and the rest blue balls. If there are 80 blue balls, what is the total number of balls?

Question 63 of 100

A candidate attempted 75% of the questions in an exam. He got 80% of the attempted ones correct, and 10% of the unattempted ones were also awarded marks due to grace. If the total number of questions is 200, how many did he get right?

Question 64 of 100

A trader gave a 20% discount on the market price but still earned a 10% profit. What percentage was the market price above the cost price?

Question 65 of 100

A cricketer has played 8 innings with an average score of 40. In the next inning, he scores 80. What will be the new average?

Question 66 of 100

A combo offer says, "Buy 2 shirts at Rs. 1200 each, get a third shirt free." What is the effective price per shirt?

Question 67 of 100

Two taps can fill a tub in 6 minutes and 4 minutes, respectively. A pipe can empty it in 3 minutes. If all the three are kept open simultaneously, when will the tub be full?

Question 68 of 100

In a company, the average salary of 5 junior employees is Rs. 30,000, and that of 4 senior employees is Rs. 60,000. What is the combined average salary?

Question 69 of 100

A container has a 100-litre mixture of acid and water in the ratio 4:1. 20 litres is removed and replaced with water . Then 20 litres is removed again and replaced with pure acid. What is the final percentage of acid?

Question 70 of 100

If sec A = 13/12 and A is acute, find sin A.

Question 71 of 100

Convert 2π/3 radians to degrees.

Question 72 of 100

If A + B = 90° and tan A = 2, determine the value of tan A × tan B.

Question 73 of 100

In a right-angled triangle, the Orthocenter lies at which of the following points?

Question 74 of 100

A circle has a radius of 13 cm. A chord is drawn at a distance of 5 cm from the center . What is the length of the chord?

Question 75 of 100

A tangent is drawn from a point 17 cm from the center of a circle of radius 8 cm. Find the length of the tangent.

Question 76 of 100

Fill in the blank with the correctly spelt word. The auditor's report revealed only a ________ examination of the company's financial records.

Question 77 of 100

Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A person who insists on strict adherence to rules'.

Question 78 of 100

Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure: The allegation that the records had been falsified was reported as unsubstantiated.

Question 79 of 100

Choose the correct meaning of idiom: Cut the Gordian knot

Question 80 of 100

Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'Deliberate breach of faith or betrayal of trust'.

Question 81 of 100

Choose the correct meaning of idiom: Harp on the same string

Question 82 of 100

Select the correct option for the Direct Speech conversion of the sentence below. The biologist remarked that genetic mutations could be accelerated by prolonged radiation exposure.

Question 83 of 100

Choose the correctly spelt word meaning of the theory that all knowledge comes from sensory experience.

Question 84 of 100

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Incipient

Question 85 of 100

Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: Despite the warning signs, (1)/ the project lead had failed recognising (2)/ the critical flaws in the initial design (3)/ before the prototype was approved. (4)

Question 86 of 100

Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: The conductor praised the rich bass resonance of the choir's lower section.

Question 87 of 100

Rearrange the following sentences in correct order to make a logical passage. 1. Clinical trials assess safety and efficacy before regulatory bodies grant approval. 2. Vaccine development begins with identifying antigens that trigger an immune response. 3. Once approved, mass immunisation campaigns aim to achieve herd immunity. 4. Ongoing surveillance monitors for adverse effects and emerging pathogen variants.

Question 88 of 100

Spot the correct spelling of a sound-imitative word class.

Question 89 of 100

Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. This makes solar power an increasingly cost-competitive alternative to fossil fuels. 2. Solar energy harnesses sunlight through photovoltaic cells to generate electricity. 3. Technological advances have significantly reduced the cost of manufacturing solar panels. 4. Widespread adoption, however, requires improvements in energy storage and grid integration.

Question 90 of 100

Rearrange the following sentences to form a meaningful passage: 1. Regular reading strengthens vocabulary, analytical thinking, and empathy. 2. Despite the rise of digital media, the habit of reading remains indispensable. 3. Reading literary fiction, in particular, has been shown to enhance theory of mind. 4. Cultivating a reading culture therefore demands deliberate effort from both educators and policymakers.

Question 91 of 100

Fill in the blank with the appropriate article. ____ epic tragedy 'Paradise Lost' by ____ celebrated poet John Milton.

Question 92 of 100

Change the following from active to passive: The engineers may have been overlooking certain critical safety protocols.

Question 93 of 100

Choose the correct meaning of idiom: At sea

Question 94 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 to him, "Have you submitted the quarterly report?"

Question 95 of 100

Which of the following is the correct tense used in the sentence: "Disruption of this process through habitual short sleep has been tentatively linked to elevated long -term risk of cognitive decline."? Read the passage and answer the questions: The relationship between sleep and cognitive performance has become a focal point of neurological research, with mounting evidence suggesting that sleep deprivation exerts a far more pervasive influence on mental functioning than previously acknowledged. B eyond the well -documented effects on alertness and reaction time, chronic sleep insufficiency has been shown to impair higher-order executive functions, including working memory, decision-making, and the capacity for abstract reasoning. These impairments d o not manifest as sudden breakdowns but instead accumulate imperceptibly over time, rendering individuals progressively less capable without their awareness —a particularly treacherous dimension of prolonged sleep debt. At the neurological level, sleep serves as a critical period of cellular restoration and synaptic consolidation. During non- REM sleep, the glymphatic system actively clears metabolic waste products from the brain, including amyloid -beta proteins associated with neurodegenerative conditions. Disruption of this process through habitual short sleep has been tentatively linked to elevated long -term risk of cognitive decline. Simultaneously, REM sleep is integral to emotional regulation and the consolidation of procedural and declarative memory —processes that cannot be compensated by mere wakefulness. Despite the compelling scientific consensus surrounding sleep's restorative function, modern professional culture continues to valorise overwork and dismiss sleep as a concession to weakness. Addressing this cultural inertia requires not only individual be havioural change but also systemic institutional reform: workplaces must actively discourage practices that incentivise sleep deprivation, while public health campaigns should endeavour to reframe adequate sleep as a cornerstone of productivity and cognitive wellbeing rather than a sign of insufficient ambition.

Question 96 of 100

Identify the grammatical function of the phrase "Beyond the well-documented effects on alertness and reaction time" in the first paragraph. Read the passage and answer the questions: The relationship between sleep and cognitive performance has become a focal point of neurological research, with mounting evidence suggesting that sleep deprivation exerts a far more pervasive influence on mental functioning than previously acknowledged. B eyond the well -documented effects on alertness and reaction time, chronic sleep insufficiency has been shown to impair higher-order executive functions, including working memory, decision-making, and the capacity for abstract reasoning. These impairments d o not manifest as sudden breakdowns but instead accumulate imperceptibly over time, rendering individuals progressively less capable without their awareness —a particularly treacherous dimension of prolonged sleep debt. At the neurological level, sleep serves as a critical period of cellular restoration and synaptic consolidation. During non- REM sleep, the glymphatic system actively clears metabolic waste products from the brain, including amyloid -beta proteins associated with neurodegenerative conditions. Disruption of this process through habitual short sleep has been tentatively linked to elevated long -term risk of cognitive decline. Simultaneously, REM sleep is integral to emotional regulation and the consolidation of procedural and declarative memory —processes that cannot be compensated by mere wakefulness. Despite the compelling scientific consensus surrounding sleep's restorative function, modern professional culture continues to valorise overwork and dismiss sleep as a concession to weakness. Addressing this cultural inertia requires not only individual be havioural change but also systemic institutional reform: workplaces must actively discourage practices that incentivise sleep deprivation, while public health campaigns should endeavour to reframe adequate sleep as a cornerstone of productivity and cognitive wellbeing rather than a sign of insufficient ambition.

Question 97 of 100

What is the meaning of the word "imperceptibly" as used in the passage? Read the passage and answer the questions: The relationship between sleep and cognitive performance has become a focal point of neurological research, with mounting evidence suggesting that sleep deprivation exerts a far more pervasive influence on mental functioning than previously acknowledged. B eyond the well -documented effects on alertness and reaction time, chronic sleep insufficiency has been shown to impair higher-order executive functions, including working memory, decision-making, and the capacity for abstract reasoning. These impairments d o not manifest as sudden breakdowns but instead accumulate imperceptibly over time, rendering individuals progressively less capable without their awareness —a particularly treacherous dimension of prolonged sleep debt. At the neurological level, sleep serves as a critical period of cellular restoration and synaptic consolidation. During non- REM sleep, the glymphatic system actively clears metabolic waste products from the brain, including amyloid -beta proteins associated with neurodegenerative conditions. Disruption of this process through habitual short sleep has been tentatively linked to elevated long -term risk of cognitive decline. Simultaneously, REM sleep is integral to emotional regulation and the consolidation of procedural and declarative memory —processes that cannot be compensated by mere wakefulness. Despite the compelling scientific consensus surrounding sleep's restorative function, modern professional culture continues to valorise overwork and dismiss sleep as a concession to weakness. Addressing this cultural inertia requires not only individual be havioural change but also systemic institutional reform: workplaces must actively discourage practices that incentivise sleep deprivation, while public health campaigns should endeavour to reframe adequate sleep as a cornerstone of productivity and cognitive wellbeing rather than a sign of insufficient ambition.

Question 98 of 100

The word "valorise" most nearly means: Read the passage and answer the questions: The relationship between sleep and cognitive performance has become a focal point of neurological research, with mounting evidence suggesting that sleep deprivation exerts a far more pervasive influence on mental functioning than previously acknowledged. B eyond the well -documented effects on alertness and reaction time, chronic sleep insufficiency has been shown to impair higher-order executive functions, including working memory, decision-making, and the capacity for abstract reasoning. These impairments d o not manifest as sudden breakdowns but instead accumulate imperceptibly over time, rendering individuals progressively less capable without their awareness —a particularly treacherous dimension of prolonged sleep debt. At the neurological level, sleep serves as a critical period of cellular restoration and synaptic consolidation. During non- REM sleep, the glymphatic system actively clears metabolic waste products from the brain, including amyloid -beta proteins associated with neurodegenerative conditions. Disruption of this process through habitual short sleep has been tentatively linked to elevated long -term risk of cognitive decline. Simultaneously, REM sleep is integral to emotional regulation and the consolidation of procedural and declarative memory —processes that cannot be compensated by mere wakefulness. Despite the compelling scientific consensus surrounding sleep's restorative function, modern professional culture continues to valorise overwork and dismiss sleep as a concession to weakness. Addressing this cultural inertia requires not only individual be havioural change but also systemic institutional reform: workplaces must actively discourage practices that incentivise sleep deprivation, while public health campaigns should endeavour to reframe adequate sleep as a cornerstone of productivity and cognitive wellbeing rather than a sign of insufficient ambition.

Question 99 of 100

According to the passage, what makes prolonged sleep debt particularly treacherous? Read the passage and answer the questions: The relationship between sleep and cognitive performance has become a focal point of neurological research, with mounting evidence suggesting that sleep deprivation exerts a far more pervasive influence on mental functioning than previously acknowledged. B eyond the well -documented effects on alertness and reaction time, chronic sleep insufficiency has been shown to impair higher-order executive functions, including working memory, decision-making, and the capacity for abstract reasoning. These impairments d o not manifest as sudden breakdowns but instead accumulate imperceptibly over time, rendering individuals progressively less capable without their awareness —a particularly treacherous dimension of prolonged sleep debt. At the neurological level, sleep serves as a critical period of cellular restoration and synaptic consolidation. During non- REM sleep, the glymphatic system actively clears metabolic waste products from the brain, including amyloid -beta proteins associated with neurodegenerative conditions. Disruption of this process through habitual short sleep has been tentatively linked to elevated long -term risk of cognitive decline. Simultaneously, REM sleep is integral to emotional regulation and the consolidation of procedural and declarative memory —processes that cannot be compensated by mere wakefulness. Despite the compelling scientific consensus surrounding sleep's restorative function, modern professional culture continues to valorise overwork and dismiss sleep as a concession to weakness. Addressing this cultural inertia requires not only individual be havioural change but also systemic institutional reform: workplaces must actively discourage practices that incentivise sleep deprivation, while public health campaigns should endeavour to reframe adequate sleep as a cornerstone of productivity and cognitive wellbeing rather than a sign of insufficient ambition.

Question 100 of 100

Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: She behaves as if she was owning the entire department.