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SSC CGL 2025 Tier 1 ( Held on 13th September 2025 Shift 3 )
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Section 1
General Intelligence & Reasoning
25 questions
Section Test
Q1
Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. PQR, STU, VWX, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: YZA
Q2
How many meaningful four-letter English words can be formed using the first, second, fourth, and fifth letters of the word "CARPET" (when counted from left to right), using each letter only once in each word?
MCQ
Correct answer: 2
Q3
If $5 + 3 = 34$ and $6 + 1 = 37$ , then find the value of $7 + 2 = ?$
MCQ
Correct answer: 53
Q4
If the difference between 95 and 11 is divided by 7, what is the result?
MCQ
Correct answer: 12
Q5
In the following question, the second word is formed by applying a specific alphabetic coding pattern to the first word. Apply the same pattern to the third word to determine the correct option from the given alternatives. RUSH : SQTRIG : : GATE : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: HFZSFD
Q6
In the following question, a group of three numbers/symbols is given in each option. Identify the group that does NOT follow the same pattern as the others.
MCQ
Correct answer: G8H : I10J : K11L
Q7
After interchanging $-$ & $/$ and 8 & 4, which of the following equations will hold true?
MCQ
Correct answer: $(4 - 2) / 8 = 0$
Q8
Identify the assumptions that must hold for the statement to be valid, then choose the correct option. Statement: The city council mandated that all residents wear masks when using public transport systems. Assumptions: I. Wearing masks reduces the transmission rate of airborne illnesses. II. A significant number of residents use public transport. III. The city council has the authority to enforce such regulations.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only I and III are implicit
Q9
Choose the option that is similar to the following numbers: 13, 17, 23, 59
MCQ
Correct answer: 61
Q10
In a row of students, Sita is 12th from the right end. If she shifts 5 positions to her left, she becomes 18th from the left end. What is the total number of students in the row?
MCQ
Correct answer: 34
Q11
Complete the pattern: 3, 10, 101, ? (Note: Hindi version uses 2, 3, 10, 101, ?)
MCQ
Correct answer: 10202
Q12
If 'CREDIT' is coded as 'XIVWRG', then how is 'DEBIT' coded?
MCQ
Correct answer: WVYRG
Q13
Complete the series. 4, 9, 16, ___, 36
MCQ
Correct answer: 25
Q14
How many vertices does a cube have?
MCQ
Correct answer: 8
Q15
A 60 L mixture has milk and water in 4: 1 ratio. How much water should be added to make the ratio 3: 2?
MCQ
Correct answer: 20 L
Q16
Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. HJA, EMX, BPU, YSR, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: VPJ (or VVO)
Q17
If 'P' means ' $\times$ ', 'Q' means ' $\div$ ', 'R' means ' $+$ ', and 'S' means ' $-$ ', what is the value of the following expression? 15 R 5 Q 1 S 2 P 3
MCQ
Correct answer: 14
Q18
In the following question, the second word is coded from the first using a consistent letter substitution pattern. Identify the logic in the first pair and apply the same to find the correct code for the third word. PLANT : OKZMS : : MONEY : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: LNMDX (or LNMXD)
Q19
The position of how many letters will remain unchanged if each of the letters in the word "PROJECT" is arranged in alphabetical order?
MCQ
Correct answer: One
Q20
X is the son of Y. Y's sister is Z. Z's husband is W. How is W related to X?
MCQ
Correct answer: Uncle
Q21
If $4 \times 2 = 20$ and $7 \times 3 = 58$ , then $5 \times 1 = ?$
MCQ
Correct answer: 26
Q22
If TABLE is coded as UBCMF, how is CHAIR coded?
MCQ
Correct answer: DIBJS (or DIBGS)
Q23
Identify the similar address: House No. 45C, Building 7, Sector 15, Sohna Road, Gurgaon, Haryana -122001
MCQ
Correct answer: House No. 45C, Building 7, Sector 15, Sohna Road, Gurgaon, Haryana - 122001
Q24
If $\div = \times$ , $+ = -$ , $\times = \div$ ; then $20 + 4 \div 2 \times 1 = ?$
MCQ
Correct answer: 12
Q25
A woman introduces a man: "He is the husband of my sister's mother's only daughter." How is the man related to the woman?
MCQ
Correct answer: Husband
Section 2
General Awareness
25 questions
Section Test
Q26
In Jharkhand’s Jawa festival, girls offering green melons symbolise:
MCQ
Correct answer: Blessings for a male child and fertility
Q27
Which department introduced the ‘Dak Karmayogi’ digital capacity-building platform?
MCQ
Correct answer: Department of Posts
Q28
What is the main purpose of the 2024 Green Credit Programme?
MCQ
Correct answer: Encourage ecological restoration through credit rewards
Q29
Fill in the blanks: A new All-India Service can be created by a resolution passed in the _______.
MCQ
Correct answer: Rajya Sabha
Q30
Consider the following statements about India’s fertilizer sector: 1. India fully meets its potash fertiliser demand domestically. 2. Urea is the most produced nitrogen fertiliser. 3. Fertiliser output grew after the Green Revolution. 4. Gujarat and Kerala contribute modestly to fertiliser production. Which of the statements given above are correct?
MCQ
Correct answer: 2 and 3 only
Q31
Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Samhita (BNSS), which section mandates video-recording of search and seizure operations?
MCQ
Correct answer: Section 105
Q32
Which of the following statements about modes of dismissal in cricket is accurate?
MCQ
Correct answer: Striking the ball twice on purpose leads to dismissal.
Q33
Natural levees typically form in which type of landscape?
MCQ
Correct answer: Flood-dominated river plains
Q34
Dollu Kunitha, a traditional group dance using large drums, originates from which Indian state?
MCQ
Correct answer: Karnataka
Q35
Fill in the blanks: A raga with six distinct notes is categorized under the ____ jaati.
MCQ
Correct answer: Shadav
Q36
India successfully completed the SpaDeX docking mission on:
MCQ
Correct answer: Jan 16 2025
Q37
Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct option: Assertion (A): India is working on constructing a Third Launch Pad at SDSC-SHAR. Reason (R): The proposed pad aims to support frequent launches and accommodate heavier future rockets like NGLV.
MCQ
Correct answer: Both A and R are true, and R explains A
Q38
Statements regarding carbon markets in India: 1. Afforestation and renewable energy can generate carbon credits. 2. India has introduced its own voluntary carbon market. 3. Carbon markets function under the Income Tax Act, 1961. Which of the statements given above are correct?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1 and 2 only
Q39
Arrange the steps in the correct order for the passage of a Money Bill: A) Introduction in Lok Sabha B) Approval in Lok Sabha C) Sent to Rajya Sabha D) Sent to the President for assent
MCQ
Correct answer: A-B-C-D
Q40
Consider the following statements: 1. The Inter-State Council is a constitutional body set up under Article 263. 2. Its recommendations are binding on both the Union and States. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
MCQ
Correct answer: Only 1
Q41
Who netted 10 goals for India in their 24–1 win over the USA to claim a second straight Olympic hockey gold?
MCQ
Correct answer: Roop Singh
Q42
Under India’s 2021 BRICS Presidency, which initiative was launched to strengthen startup collaboration?
MCQ
Correct answer: BRICS Startup Forum
Q43
As per the 2025 Energy Transition Index, what is a key requirement for improving renewable energy integration?
MCQ
Correct answer: Upgrading and digitizing grid and storage systems
Q44
In the Nyokum festival, the word Kum stands for:
MCQ
Correct answer: Unity/Collective Spirit
Q45
Which of the following regarding the 2023 Intercontinental Cup final is correct?
MCQ
Correct answer: Held in Bhubaneswar; India beat Lebanon
Q46
Who received the 2025 Padma Shri for being the first formally recognised master of Gujarat’s Tangalia weaving craft?
MCQ
Correct answer: Lavjibhai Parmar
Q47
Consider the features of wind-shaped landforms: 1. Rock structures with narrow bases and wider tops. 2. Flat-topped remnants similar to tablelands. 3. Isolated stone pillars standing above eroded surroundings. Which of the statements given above are correct?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1, 2 and 3
Q48
Which of the following Ashokan pillar locations is correctly paired with its present-day state?
MCQ
Correct answer: Lauriya Nandangarh – Bihar
Q49
Coal deposits in the North-Eastern Plateau are primarily linked to which river valley?
MCQ
Correct answer: Damodar
Q50
Which statements regarding The Neeraj Chopra Story: The Man Who Made History are correct? 1. It explains his preparation, discipline, and struggles. 2. The book was authored by his former Olympian coach. Which of the statements given above are correct?
MCQ
Correct answer: Only 1
Section 3
Quantitative Aptitude
25 questions
Section Test
Q51
A, B, and C invested 80,000, 1,20,000, and 2,40,000 respectively in a business. If the total profit at the end of the year is 80,000, what is A's share of the profit?
MCQ
Correct answer: 14,545
Q52
The average salary of 30 employees is 40,000. The average salary of 10 senior staff is 60,000. What is the average salary for the other employees?
MCQ
Correct answer: 30000
Q53
A principal of 1,00,000 is invested at 10 % per annum compound interest, compounded annually. After how many years will the amount grow to 1,46,410?
MCQ
Correct answer: 4
Q54
A shopkeeper made a loss of 150 on an article. If the loss percentage was 5%, what was the cost price of the article (in Rs)?
MCQ
Correct answer: 3000
Q55
A cylinder and a hemisphere have the same volume and base radius. Find the ratio of the height of the cylinder to its radius.
MCQ
Correct answer: 2 : 3
Q56
A person invested 20,000 in two schemes — Scheme X at 15% p.a. and Scheme Y at 10% p.a., both under simple interest. After 1 year, the total interest from both schemes was 2,160. How much was invested in Scheme X?
MCQ
Correct answer: 3200
Q57
A and B start a business. A invests 2 times more than B. After 4 months, A withdraws half of his capital, and B doubles his capital. If the total profit after one year is 72,000, find the share of A.
MCQ
Correct answer: 32000
Q58
A cricketer's average in 12 innings is 58. If his highest score is excluded, the average drops to 54. What is his highest score?
MCQ
Correct answer: 102
Q59
A tank contains 3,500 milliliters of water. If its full capacity is 0.006 kiloliters, what percentage of the tank is empty?
MCQ
Correct answer: 0.41
Q60
Team A scores: 38, 42, 40. Team B scores: 45, 46, 44. Which team had a higher average score?
MCQ
Correct answer: Team B
Q61
A sector has a central angle of $120^{\circ}$ and a radius of 8 cm. Another sector of the same circle has a central angle of $3\pi/4$ radians. What is the ratio of the area of the first sector to the area of the second sector?
MCQ
Correct answer: 8 : 9
Q62
A and B share a rented field. A utilizes 40 horses for 5 months, while B uses 60 cows for 4 months and 90 sheep for 5 months. If 4 horses are equivalent to 5 cows, and 3 cows are equal to 9 sheep. What portion of the rent is A pay ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 25/64
Q63
A furniture manufacturer sells a dining table set to a showroom at a 25% discount on the marked price, but adds a 10% handling fee on the discounted price. The showroom then sells the set for 4500 more than what they paid, thereby earning a profit of 25%. At what price had the manufacturer marked the dining table set?
MCQ
Correct answer: 21818.18
Q64
A stationery supplier ordered 10 boxes of premium pens and some boxes of standard pens. The price of premium pens per box was twice that of standard pens. When the order was delivered, the number of boxes of premium and standard pens had been accidentally interchanged. This increased the total bill by 25%. What was the ratio of premium pens to standard pens?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1 : 2
Q65
A machine fills 0.4 liters of water every second. How much does it fill in 8 seconds?
MCQ
Correct answer: 3.2 L
Q66
A vendor mixes two types of coffee beans – one costing 120 per kg and the other costing 180 per kg, in the ratio 2 : 1. If he sells the mixed variety at 152 per kg, find his gain or loss percent.
MCQ
Correct answer: 8.57% Gain
Q67
Two circular ponds have circumferences in the ratio 2: 5. If the smaller pond has an area of 150 $m^2$ , what is the approximate area of the larger pond?
MCQ
Correct answer: 938 $m^2$
Q68
If the smallest of three concentric circles has a circumference of $4\pi$ cm and the largest circle has a circumference of $14\pi$ cm, what is the circumference of the middle circle?
MCQ
Correct answer: $9\pi$ cm
Q69
A solid cylinder radius 6 cm is drilled by four cylindrical holes each radius 1 cm length equal to the full height. Volume removed is approximately what percent?
MCQ
Correct answer: 0.11
Q70
If B is 20% more than A, and C is 25% more than B, then what is A : C?
MCQ
Correct answer: 2 : 3
Q71
If the base of a prism is a regular hexagon of side 4 cm and the height is 10 cm, what is its volume?
MCQ
Correct answer: $240\sqrt{3}$ $cm^3$
Q72
An article is marked at 900. A shop owner allows a discount of 12% and still gains 8%. What is the approximate cost price of the article?
MCQ
Correct answer: 733
Q73
A rod is divided in the ratio 1/2 : 3/5 : 2/10. Total length = 7 m. Find the smallest piece.
MCQ
Correct answer: 1.08m
Q74
Two types of sugar, one costing ₹45/kg and another costing ₹60/kg, are mixed with a third variety in the ratio 1: 2: 3. If the mixture is worth 60/kg, what is the price of the third variety of sugar per kg?
MCQ
Correct answer: 65
Q75
A bookseller sells a novel for Y and makes a loss of 15%. To clear old stock, he decides to mark the novel at $0.8Y$ . He then allows a further discount of 5% on this marked price. What will be the percentage loss that he will incur on this clearance sale?
MCQ
Correct answer: 0.3536
Section 4
English Comprehension
25 questions
Section Test
Q76
Convert to direct speech: The coach said that the players were improving with every match.
MCQ
Correct answer: “The players are improving with every match,” said the coach.
Q77
Select the correct option: Neither the editor nor the writers ___ ready to approve the revision.
MCQ
Correct answer: were
Q78
Change into passive: Will the committee implement the updated guidelines immediately?
MCQ
Correct answer: Will the updated guidelines be implemented immediately by the committee?
Q79
Find the part containing an error: Neither the forecast of revenue nor the estimate of deficit levels (1)/ appear to reflect the liquidity issues (2)/ that small traders encounter (3)/ during economic contractions. (4)
MCQ
Correct answer: 2
Q80
Rearrange to form a coherent paragraph: 1. Research is a core driver of scientific and academic development. 2. It involves systematic inquiry to discover or verify facts. 3. It may be theoretical for expanding concepts or applied for solving issues. 4. Results are documented and peer-reviewed to ensure reliability. Which is the correct order?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1-2-3-4
Q81
Reading Comprehension Passage Question: Why was early vaccine supply uneven across India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Urban preference due to logistics and centralized control
Q82
Reading Comprehension Passage Question: What is the author's tone regarding India’s vaccine drive?
MCQ
Correct answer: Analytical with mild optimism
Q83
Reading Comprehension Passage Question: What unintended outcome arose from the CoWIN platform?
MCQ
Correct answer: It left digitally inexperienced users excluded
Q84
Reading Comprehension Passage Question: Which measure helped address hesitancy and false claims?
MCQ
Correct answer: Using local leaders and mobile units
Q85
Reading Comprehension Passage Question: What theme best captures the message of the passage?
MCQ
Correct answer: India’s crisis-time vaccination strategy
Q86
Convert into active voice: The parcel will have been handed over by the courier before evening.
MCQ
Correct answer: The courier will have handed over the parcel before evening.
Q87
Choose the correct one-word substitute for “A specialist who drafts maps.”
MCQ
Correct answer: Cartographer
Q88
Select the correct option: Each of the datasets ___ verified independently.
MCQ
Correct answer: has
Q89
Select the correct option: The curator decided ___ exhibiting the fragile manuscript.
MCQ
Correct answer: against
Q90
Rearrange to form a coherent paragraph: 1. Peer-to-peer networks are the most common type in decentralized systems. 2. Blockchain is essentially a distributed ledger that records transactions securely. 3. This structure ensures openness by validating entries through consensus. 4. Copies of the ledger are shared across multiple computers.
MCQ
Correct answer: 2-4-1-3
Q91
Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: The guards stood in pike formation outside the hall.
MCQ
Correct answer: The fisherman caught a long pike near the riverbank.
Q92
Select the most appropriate antonym of the word Cacophony.
MCQ
Correct answer: Melody
Q93
Choose the correct replacement: They returned back to home after the ceremony.
MCQ
Correct answer: returned home
Q94
Choose the correct replacement: He was accused for theft.
MCQ
Correct answer: of theft
Q95
Convert to indirect speech: He said, “How long have you been waiting?”
MCQ
Correct answer: He asked how long I had been waiting.
Q96
Select the most appropriate synonym of the word DELETERIOUS.
MCQ
Correct answer: Injurious
Q97
Find the part of the sentence containing an error: That none of the delegates considered the plan workable (1)/ is less surprising than the fact (2)/ that neither the director nor the adviser (3)/ were notified earlier. (4)
MCQ
Correct answer: 4
Q98
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: Show the white feather.
MCQ
Correct answer: To behave timidly
Q99
Spot the correct spelling of the term used for “plant-assisted pollutant removal.”
MCQ
Correct answer: Phytoremediation
Q100
Select the most appropriate antonym of the word Subterfuge.
MCQ
Correct answer: Honesty