Attempt SSC CGL 2025 Tier-I (25th Sep 2025

Question 1 of 100

If BOOK is coded as ANNJ, then LAMP is coded as?

A KZLO B KZMN C KZLP D KZMP

Question 85 of 100

What is the central philosophical function of cultural diversity as conveyed by the passage? Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage: Cultural diversity constitutes the variegated mosaic of human existence —an ever-evolving interplay of languages, traditions, philosophies, and belief systems that define collective and individual identities. Far from being a peripheral feature of global so ciety, cultural diversity operates as a fundamental axis upon which civilizational vitality and epistemic plurality rest. In essence, it encapsulates not merely difference, but the affirmation of multiple ways of knowing, being, and meaning -making. In hist orical terms, civilizations have flourished not in isolation but at the confluence of diverse cultural streams. The syncretism observable in the Indo -Persian, Greco-Arabic, and Afro-Asian traditions exemplifies how intercultural fertilization catalyzes intellectual innovation and social cohesion. Rather than homogenization, these interactions yielded a dialogical reconstitution of worldviews —proof that cultural divergence can be a crucible for synthesis rather than conflict. At the philosophical level, cult ural diversity interrogates the universality of norms. It challenges ethnocentric assumptions embedded within dominant paradigms by foregrounding the contextual nature of truth, morality, and aesthetics. When one engages with other cultures, the epistemolo gical arrogance of singular worldviews is destabilized, allowing for intercultural humility and ethical pluralism to emerge. Thus, cultural diversity operates not just as an external phenomenon, but as an internal process of decentering the self. From a sociopolitical standpoint, societies that safeguard cultural plurality tend to nurture inclusive citizenship and resilience. Multicultural democracies are not only repositories of coexisting identities but also laboratories of conflict negotiation and policy innovation. However, tokenistic inclusion without structural equity often leads to performative multiculturalism—a facade that conceals systemic marginalization. Genuine cultural diversity necessitates decolonized institutional frameworks that recognize h istorical injustices while fostering intercultural dialogue. Economically and creatively, cultural diversity constitutes an underappreciated asset. Diverse workforces, for example, yield superior problem-solving outcomes due to varied cognitive schemata and adaptive strategies. Similarly, the cultural industries— film, fashion, literature—derive their vibrancy from an eclectic confluence of voices. The commodification of culture, however, poses a paradox: while it amplifies visibility, it risks appropriating identities without accountability. In an era of globalization and algorithmic standardization, cultural diversity confronts unprecedented threats. The transnational flow of capital, information, and labor often engenders monocultural tendencies under the guise of cosmopolitanism. Algorithms, designed for optimization, tend to filter cultural experience through homogenizing lenses —curating identities instead of cultivating them. Hence, preserving cultural diversity is not a nostalgic endeavor but an existential imperative in the face of digital flattening and neoliberal erasures. Ultimately, cultural diversity is not merely about tolerance or celebration—it is about sustaining the ontological multiplicity that renders the human condition richly complex. To uphold it is to affirm that no single narrative, however dominant, can exhaust the spectrum of human meaning.

A It reinforces national pride and unity. B It affirms the universal superiority of traditional values. C It destabilizes epistemological singularity and fosters pluralistic humility. D It diminishes intellectual agency by proliferating relativism.

Question 86 of 100

The term "performative multiculturalism" in the passage most closely refers to: Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage: Cultural diversity constitutes the variegated mosaic of human existence —an ever-evolving interplay of languages, traditions, philosophies, and belief systems that define collective and individual identities. Far from being a peripheral feature of global so ciety, cultural diversity operates as a fundamental axis upon which civilizational vitality and epistemic plurality rest. In essence, it encapsulates not merely difference, but the affirmation of multiple ways of knowing, being, and meaning -making. In hist orical terms, civilizations have flourished not in isolation but at the confluence of diverse cultural streams. The syncretism observable in the Indo -Persian, Greco-Arabic, and Afro-Asian traditions exemplifies how intercultural fertilization catalyzes intellectual innovation and social cohesion. Rather than homogenization, these interactions yielded a dialogical reconstitution of worldviews —proof that cultural divergence can be a crucible for synthesis rather than conflict. At the philosophical level, cult ural diversity interrogates the universality of norms. It challenges ethnocentric assumptions embedded within dominant paradigms by foregrounding the contextual nature of truth, morality, and aesthetics. When one engages with other cultures, the epistemolo gical arrogance of singular worldviews is destabilized, allowing for intercultural humility and ethical pluralism to emerge. Thus, cultural diversity operates not just as an external phenomenon, but as an internal process of decentering the self. From a sociopolitical standpoint, societies that safeguard cultural plurality tend to nurture inclusive citizenship and resilience. Multicultural democracies are not only repositories of coexisting identities but also laboratories of conflict negotiation and policy innovation. However, tokenistic inclusion without structural equity often leads to performative multiculturalism—a facade that conceals systemic marginalization. Genuine cultural diversity necessitates decolonized institutional frameworks that recognize h istorical injustices while fostering intercultural dialogue. Economically and creatively, cultural diversity constitutes an underappreciated asset. Diverse workforces, for example, yield superior problem-solving outcomes due to varied cognitive schemata and adaptive strategies. Similarly, the cultural industries— film, fashion, literature—derive their vibrancy from an eclectic confluence of voices. The commodification of culture, however, poses a paradox: while it amplifies visibility, it risks appropriating identities without accountability. In an era of globalization and algorithmic standardization, cultural diversity confronts unprecedented threats. The transnational flow of capital, information, and labor often engenders monocultural tendencies under the guise of cosmopolitanism. Algorithms, designed for optimization, tend to filter cultural experience through homogenizing lenses —curating identities instead of cultivating them. Hence, preserving cultural diversity is not a nostalgic endeavor but an existential imperative in the face of digital flattening and neoliberal erasures. Ultimately, cultural diversity is not merely about tolerance or celebration—it is about sustaining the ontological multiplicity that renders the human condition richly complex. To uphold it is to affirm that no single narrative, however dominant, can exhaust the spectrum of human meaning.

A The institutionalization of cultural rites and festivals. B Superficial inclusion that conceals deeper systemic inequities. C Public resistance to cultural plurality in governance. D Honest cultural representation in mass media.

Question 87 of 100

In what way does the passage portray globalization as a threat to cultural diversity? Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage: Cultural diversity constitutes the variegated mosaic of human existence —an ever-evolving interplay of languages, traditions, philosophies, and belief systems that define collective and individual identities. Far from being a peripheral feature of global so ciety, cultural diversity operates as a fundamental axis upon which civilizational vitality and epistemic plurality rest. In essence, it encapsulates not merely difference, but the affirmation of multiple ways of knowing, being, and meaning -making. In hist orical terms, civilizations have flourished not in isolation but at the confluence of diverse cultural streams. The syncretism observable in the Indo -Persian, Greco-Arabic, and Afro-Asian traditions exemplifies how intercultural fertilization catalyzes intellectual innovation and social cohesion. Rather than homogenization, these interactions yielded a dialogical reconstitution of worldviews —proof that cultural divergence can be a crucible for synthesis rather than conflict. At the philosophical level, cult ural diversity interrogates the universality of norms. It challenges ethnocentric assumptions embedded within dominant paradigms by foregrounding the contextual nature of truth, morality, and aesthetics. When one engages with other cultures, the epistemolo gical arrogance of singular worldviews is destabilized, allowing for intercultural humility and ethical pluralism to emerge. Thus, cultural diversity operates not just as an external phenomenon, but as an internal process of decentering the self. From a sociopolitical standpoint, societies that safeguard cultural plurality tend to nurture inclusive citizenship and resilience. Multicultural democracies are not only repositories of coexisting identities but also laboratories of conflict negotiation and policy innovation. However, tokenistic inclusion without structural equity often leads to performative multiculturalism—a facade that conceals systemic marginalization. Genuine cultural diversity necessitates decolonized institutional frameworks that recognize h istorical injustices while fostering intercultural dialogue. Economically and creatively, cultural diversity constitutes an underappreciated asset. Diverse workforces, for example, yield superior problem-solving outcomes due to varied cognitive schemata and adaptive strategies. Similarly, the cultural industries— film, fashion, literature—derive their vibrancy from an eclectic confluence of voices. The commodification of culture, however, poses a paradox: while it amplifies visibility, it risks appropriating identities without accountability. In an era of globalization and algorithmic standardization, cultural diversity confronts unprecedented threats. The transnational flow of capital, information, and labor often engenders monocultural tendencies under the guise of cosmopolitanism. Algorithms, designed for optimization, tend to filter cultural experience through homogenizing lenses —curating identities instead of cultivating them. Hence, preserving cultural diversity is not a nostalgic endeavor but an existential imperative in the face of digital flattening and neoliberal erasures. Ultimately, cultural diversity is not merely about tolerance or celebration—it is about sustaining the ontological multiplicity that renders the human condition richly complex. To uphold it is to affirm that no single narrative, however dominant, can exhaust the spectrum of human meaning.

A It promotes diverse collaboration across borders. B It encourages indigenous revivalist movements. C It fosters algorithmic and commercial standardization that homogenizes identity. D It reaffirms nationalistic cultural boundaries.

Question 88 of 100

What does the phrase "dialogical reconstitution of worldviews" most nearly imply? Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage: Cultural diversity constitutes the variegated mosaic of human existence —an ever-evolving interplay of languages, traditions, philosophies, and belief systems that define collective and individual identities. Far from being a peripheral feature of global so ciety, cultural diversity operates as a fundamental axis upon which civilizational vitality and epistemic plurality rest. In essence, it encapsulates not merely difference, but the affirmation of multiple ways of knowing, being, and meaning -making. In hist orical terms, civilizations have flourished not in isolation but at the confluence of diverse cultural streams. The syncretism observable in the Indo -Persian, Greco-Arabic, and Afro-Asian traditions exemplifies how intercultural fertilization catalyzes intellectual innovation and social cohesion. Rather than homogenization, these interactions yielded a dialogical reconstitution of worldviews —proof that cultural divergence can be a crucible for synthesis rather than conflict. At the philosophical level, cultural diversity interrogates the universality of norms. It challenges ethnocentric assumptions embedded within dominant paradigms by foregrounding the contextual nature of truth, morality, and aesthetics. When one engages with other cultures, the epistemological arrogance of singular worldviews is destabilized, allowing for intercultural humility and ethical pluralism to emerge. Thus, cultural diversity operates not just as an external phenomenon, but as an internal process of decentering the self. From a sociopolitical standpoint, societies that safeguard cultural plurality tend to nurture inclusive citizenship and resilience. Multicultural democracies are not only repositories of coexisting identities but also laboratories of conflict negotiation and policy innovation. However, tokenistic inclusion without structural equity often leads to performative multiculturalism—a facade that conceals systemic marginalization. Genuine cultural diversity necessitates decolonized institutional frameworks that recognize historical injustices while fostering intercultural dialogue. Economically and creatively, cultural diversity constitutes an underappreciated asset. Diverse workforces, fo r example, yield superior problem-solving outcomes due to varied cognitive schemata and adaptive strategies. Similarly, the cultural industries— film, fashion, literature—derive their vibrancy from an eclectic confluence of voices. The commodification of cu lture, however, poses a paradox: while it amplifies visibility, it risks appropriating identities without accountability. In an era of globalization and algorithmic standardization, cultural diversity confronts unprecedented threats. The transnational flow of capital, information, and labor often engenders monocultural tendencies under the guise of cosmopolitanism. Algorithms, designed for optimization, tend to filter cultural experience through homogenizing lenses —curating identities instead of cultivating them. Hence, preserving cultural diversity is not a nostalgic endeavor but an existential imperative in the face of digital flattening and neoliberal erasures. Ultimately, cultural diversity is not merely about tolerance or celebration—it is about sustain ing the ontological multiplicity that renders the human condition richly complex. To uphold it is to affirm that no single narrative, however dominant, can exhaust the spectrum of human meaning.

A Convergence of linguistic structures. B Exchange that produces hybrid cultural understandings. C Regression to isolated cultural epistemes. D Dominance of one cultural narrative over others.

Question 89 of 100

. According to the passage, the economic significance of cultural diversity lies primarily in: Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage: Cultural diversity constitutes the variegated mosaic of human existence —an ever-evolving interplay of languages, traditions, philosophies, and belief systems that define collective and individual identities. Far from being a peripheral feature of global so ciety, cultural diversity operates as a fundamental axis upon which civilizational vitality and epistemic plurality rest. In essence, it encapsulates not merely difference, but the affirmation of multiple ways of knowing, being, and meaning -making. In hist orical terms, civilizations have flourished not in isolation but at the confluence of diverse cultural streams. The syncretism observable in the Indo -Persian, Greco-Arabic, and Afro-Asian traditions exemplifies how intercultural fertilization catalyzes intellectual innovation and social cohesion. Rather than homogenization, these interactions yielded a dialogical reconstitution of worldviews —proof that cultural divergence can be a crucible for synthesis rather than conflict. At the philosophical level, cult ural diversity interrogates the universality of norms. It challenges ethnocentric assumptions embedded within dominant paradigms by foregrounding the contextual nature of truth, morality, and aesthetics. When one engages with other cultures, the epistemolo gical arrogance of singular worldviews is destabilized, allowing for intercultural humility and ethical pluralism to emerge. Thus, cultural diversity operates not just as an external phenomenon, but as an internal process of decentering the self. From a sociopolitical standpoint, societies that safeguard cultural plurality tend to nurture inclusive citizenship and resilience. Multicultural democracies are not only repositories of coexisting identities but also laboratories of conflict negotiation and policy innovation. However, tokenistic inclusion without structural equity often leads to performative multiculturalism—a facade that conceals systemic marginalization. Genuine cultural diversity necessitates decolonized institutional frameworks that recognize historical injustices while fostering intercultural dialogue. Economically and creatively, cultural diversity constitutes an underappreciated asset. Diverse workforces, for example, yield superior problem-solving outcomes due to varied cognitive schemata and adaptive strategies. Similarly, the cultural industries— film, fashion, literature—derive their vibrancy from an eclectic confluence of voices. The commodification of culture, however, poses a paradox: while it amplifies visibility, it risks appropriating identities without accountability. In an era of globalization and algorithmic standardization, cultural diversity confronts unprecedented threats. The transnational flow of capital, information, and labor often engenders monocultural tendencies under the guise of cosmopolitanism. Algorithms, designed for optimization, tend to filter cultural experience through homogenizing lenses —curating identities instead of cultivating them. Hence, preserving cultural diversity is not a nostalgic endeavor but an existential imperative in the face of digital flattening and neoliberal erasures. Ultimately, cultural diversity is not merely about tolerance or celebration—it is about sustaining the ontological multiplicity that renders the human condition richly complex. To uphold it is to affirm that no single narrative, however dominant, can exhaust the spectrum of human meaning.

A Its ability to create ethnic enclaves that preserve traditional trade. B Its capacity to reinforce bureaucratic efficiency. C The commodification of uniform cultural products. D The cognitive and creative advantages generated by heterogeneous inputs.

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SSC CGL 2025 Tier-I (25th Sep 2025 - Shift 2)

If BOOK is coded as ANNJ, then LAMP is coded as?

Choose the address that is the same as the one given below. 202, Green Valley Apartments, Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400069

If CAT is coded as DBU, how is DOG written?

A student was asked to find sum of first 15 odd numbers. His answer was 225. Correct?

If 7 × 6 = 56 and 8 × 4 = 48, then 9 × 3 = ?

In a code language: 'pen book paper' → 'abc, def, ghi' 'paper ink pen' → 'ghi, jkl, abc' 'ink book file' → 'jkl, def, mno'. What is code for 'pen ink book'?

You are a manager and your relative applies for a job. What should guide your decision?

Complete the series: 4, 16, 36, 64, ?

What comes next? AZ, BY , CX, ?

Find the missing number: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?

Find the missing number: 3 → 9 4→ 16 5 → 25 6 → ?

What comes next? CD, FG, IJ, LM, ?

Statement: Road accidents are increasing rapidly. Course of Action: 1. Improve traffic monitoring. 2. Ban all vehicles.

Find the odd one out. Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Taj Mahal, Himalayas

Statement: 1. All cats are animals. 2. Some animals are domestic. Conclusions: I. Some cats are domestic. II. Some animals are cats.

What should come in place of '?' 5, 2, -4, -13, ?

Which roll number has only prime digits?

Statement: 1. All pens are pencils. 2. Some pencils are erasers. Conclusions: I. Some pens are erasers. II. Some pencils are pens.

What is the 10th term of the series: 5, 10, 15, 20, …

Select the odd one.

In a code language, 'FAME' is coded as '6732', 'GAME' is coded as '8732', 'GATE' is coded as '8742'. What is the code for 'FAT'?

Statement: 1. Some A are B. 2. All B are C. 3. No C is D. Conclusions: I. Some A are C. II. Some B are not D.

Solve: BC, EF, HI, ?

A conference was held in Jaipur on 6th May and in Bhopal three days after . What was Bhopal's date?

Who was the prominent leader during the Quit India Movement, remembered for hoisting the Indian flag at the Gowalia Tank Maidan in Mumbai in 1942?

The Green Revolution in its first phase (mid-1960s to mid-1970s) was largely ineffective in which of the following regions?

In which year did Babur defeat Ibrahim Lodi in the First Battle of Panipat?

A ball is thrown vertically upwards with an initial velocity of 10 m/s. Ignoring air resistance, what is the maximum height it will reach? (Assume g=9.8𝑚/𝑠2)

Which of the following refers to the extent to which demand for a particular commodity decreases because others are also consuming the same commodity?

Which of the following complexes is also called a light-harvesting complex?

Which government scheme aims to provide social security to workers in the unorganized sector?

Who is the Chairperson of the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) in 2025?

On how many separate occasions has India been the country to organize the Asian Games?

Aditya-L1 took how many days to reach L1?

Consider the following statements. 1. At present, there are no active volcanoes in India. 2. The main cause of volcanic eruption is associated with plate tectonics, orogeny and sea-floor spreading processes. Which of the above statements is/are CORRECT?

Which architectural style predominantly defines the churches of Old Goa?

How does satellite imagery help in managing natural disasters in India?

In which state is the dance form 'Pandwani' performed?

The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) primarily aims to:

What was one major provision introduced by the Pitt's India Act of 1784 concerning the Court of Directors?

In the Rigveda, what term is used for a collection of hymns?

Which All-India Service is allotted to State cadres but controlled jointly by Centre and State?

Under which Article can the President promulgate Ordinances when Parliament is not in session, and how long do these last?

What does "P" in LPG reforms stand for?

In basketball, how many players usually make up each team on the court during official play?

Who is the author of the book 'The Ocean of Churn'?

Which of the following is/are correct about the National Games in India? 1. Indian Olympic Games began in 1924 at Lahore due to efforts of Noehren and Buck. 2. Renamed as National Games in 1940 after the 10th edition in Delhi.

Albert invested an amount of Rs. 6000 in a fixed deposit scheme for 3 years at a compound interest rate of 5% p.a. How much will Albert get on maturity of the fixed deposit?

Which set does NOT contain negative numbers?

Suman and Sujata travel the same distance at speeds of 10 km/hr and 12 km/hr respectively. If Suman takes 36 minutes more than Sujata, the distance traveled by each is:

If the surface area of a sphere increases by 21%, by what percentage does its volume increase?

A kitchen wall, measuring 4.5 m in length and 2.8 m in height, needs to be tiled. The tiles are rectangular, 30 cm × 20 cm. If an additional 8% of tiles are required to account for errors and cuts, how many tiles should be purchased?

Three partners, A, B, and C started a firm with investments in the ratio 3:2:4. After 6 months, A doubled his capital, B halved his, and C maintained his investment. If the total profit after one year was Rs. 1,80,000, what was B's share of profit?

An investment is made in a business. In the first year, it gains 25%, in the second year, it loses 20%, and in the third year, it gains 10%. What is the overall gain or loss percentage?

A square and a rectangle have equal areas. The square's side is 20 cm, and the rectangle's length is 25 cm. Find its breadth.

A composite wall consists of a rectangle 12 m by 9 m with a triangular window of base 4 m and height 3 m cut out. If the wall needs to be painted at Rs. 120 per m², find the painting cost after deducting the window area.

A regular hexagonal mirror has a side of 18 cm. If 12% of the mirror area is covered by the frame, what is the visible glass area?

Due to an error, a shopkeeper increases the selling price of a Rs 500 item by 10% instead of decreasing it by 10%. What is the percentage increase in the price due to this error?

A man buys 8 shirts for Rs. 4,000 and sells 6 of them for Rs. 3,900. If he discards the remaining 2 shirts, what is his overall gain or loss?

The average of 8 numbers is 56. If two of them are removed and the new average becomes 54, what is the average of the two removed numbers?

A large storage box in the shape of a right prism with square base is 2 m tall. If the box holds 500 L of water, what is the side of the base (in cm)?

A departmental store marked up the price of an electronic gadget by 60% above its cost price. During a clearance sale, it offered two successive discounts of 25% and 10%. If the final selling price was Rs. 2,430, what was the cost price of the gadget?

A class of 60 students has an average score of 75. If 5 new students are added and the class average increases by 1, what is the average score of the 5 new students?

If cosec A - sin A = 2, then find the value of sin A.

If sin⁡𝜃 = 8 17 and 𝜃 lies in the 2nd quadrant, find cos⁡𝜃.

If an angle𝜃=2 radians, what percentage of the full circle does it represent?

If sin⁡𝐴 = 3 5 and A is acute, then find the value of tan⁡𝐴×cot⁡(90∘ −𝐴).

Two circles of radii 6 cm and 2 cm are such that the distance between their centers is 8 cm. How many common tangents can be drawn?

A circle with a radius of 10 cm, and a chord makes a 60∘ angle at the center . What is the length of that chord?

Three points P , Q, R, and S are located on the circumference of a circle. If ∠𝑅𝑃𝑆 = 30∘ and ∠𝑃𝑄𝑆 = 40∘, what is the measure of ∠𝑃𝑅𝑆?

In a circle, points P, Q, R, and S lie on the circumference such that chords PR and QS intersect at the center, and both ∠𝑅𝑃𝑄 and ∠𝑅𝑆𝑄 are subtended by the same arc RQ. If ∠𝑅𝑃𝑄 = 50∘, what is the measure of ∠𝑅𝑆𝑄?

A circle with radius r has a tangent line at a point P on the circle. The distance of the tangent from point P to the external point Q is 10 cm. The distance from the center of the circle to point Q is 13 cm. Find the radius of the circle.

Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'An animal that feeds on plants and animals'.

Change the following from active to passive: The tourists had taken many photographs.

Select the correct option for the Direct Speech conversion of the sentence below. He asserted that the cryptographic protocol might have resisted the attack had entropy been truly random.

Select the correct spelling of a word meaning 'full of energy and enthusiasm'.

Choose the correct meaning of idiom: Go for a song

Choose the correct meaning of idiom: Not to mince matters

Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: The train was late because of the heavy rain falls.