SSC CGL Mock Test 38 — 2025 Tier-I PYQ (12 Sept 2025, Shift 2)

Question 1

Previous Year Paper 12 Sept, 2025 Shift 2 SSC CGL In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives Liberty : Autonomy :: Equality : ?

Accepted Answer

C) Fairness

Question 2

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. BGL, GLQ, LQV, QVA, ?

Accepted Answer

C) VAF

Question 3

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. DAG, FCI, ?, JGM, LIO

Accepted Answer

D) HEK

Question 4

Which of the following alternatives will replace the question mark? Atom, Molecule, Cell, ?

Accepted Answer

A) Tissue

Question 5

Complete the series: _______, 150, 183, 219, 258

Accepted Answer

A) 120

Question 6

What will come at the place of question mark? 2, 12, 30, 56, 90, ?

Accepted Answer

A) 132

Question 7

Read the following statement carefully and identify the conclusion that follows. Statement: Most farmers in the region depend on monsoon rains for irrigation. Conclusions: I. The region does not have proper irrigation infrastructure. II. A weak monsoon may reduce agricultural output.

Accepted Answer

B) Only Conclusion II follows

Question 8

Instruction: Identify the assumptions that must hold for the statement to be valid, then choose the correct option. Statement: The discovery of exoplanets in habitable zones around distant stars has provided exciting prospects for the search for extraterrestrial life, yet the vast distances and technological limitations pose significant obstacles to direct exploration. Assumptions: I. Exoplanets located in habitable zones may have the potential to support life. II. Current technology is insufficient to directly explore exoplanets in habitable zones. III. Direct exploration of exoplanets will be unnecessary if we detect signs of life remotely.

Accepted Answer

A) Only I and II are implicit

Question 9

How many meaningful four-letter English words can be formed using the first, second, third, and sixth letters of the word "PROVIDE" (when counted from left to right), using each letter only once in each word?

Accepted Answer

B) Three

Question 10

Which of the following addresses are identical to each other: 1. Rajeev Chauhan 3/5, Lotus Enclave, Kanpur, 208012 2. Rajeev Chauhan 3-5, Lotus Enclave, Kanpur, 208012 3. Rajeev Chauhan 3-5, Lotus Enclave, Kanpur, 208012 4. Rajeev Chauhan 3-5, Lotus Enclave, Kanpur, 208002 1. Rajeev Chauhan 3/5, Lotus Enclave, Kanpur, 208012 2. Rajeev Chauhan 3-5, Lotus Enclave, Kanpur, 208012 3. Rajeev Chauhan 3-5, Lotus Enclave, Kanpur, 208012 4. Rajeev Chauhan 3-5, Lotus Enclave, Kanpur, 208002

Accepted Answer

B) 2 and 3

Question 11

Each of the letters in the word STAMINA is arranged in alphabetical order. How many letters are there in the English alphabetical series between the letter that is first from the left and the one that is fourth from the right in the new letter-cluster formed?

Accepted Answer

A) 11

Question 12

Find the best option that best completes the analogy. NPR : OQS :: XYZ : ? NPR: OQS:: XYZ: ?

Accepted Answer

A) YZA

Question 13

In a row of 50 books, Book A is 15th from left and Book B is 20th from right. How many books lie between them?

Accepted Answer

B) 15

Question 14

In each of the following questions, the second word is formed by rearranging the letters of the first word according to a specific pattern. Identify that pattern and apply the same to the third word to find the correct answer from the given alternatives. NUMERAL : UEALRMN :: ALGEBRA : ?

Accepted Answer

D) LERABGA / LERABGA

Question 15

Find the odd one out from the given alternatives:

Accepted Answer

D) DNA

Question 16

If A is the son of B, and B is the brother of C, how is C related to A?

Accepted Answer

B) Uncle

Question 17

One number is not like the others: 1331, 2197, 3375, 4096

Accepted Answer

C) 4096

Question 18

Find the number that breaks the pattern: 2, 5, 10, 17, 28, 40, 58

Accepted Answer

C) 40

Question 19

In a certain code language, each letter is assigned a unique digit. Based on the given codes for specific words, determine the code for the target word using the same logic. If MOUSE is coded as 45291 and RAT as 786, how is STORE coded?

Accepted Answer

A) 96571

Question 20

If 7 $ 3 = 58 and 6 $ 2 = 40, what is 5 $ 1?

Accepted Answer

A) 26

Question 21

Pointing to a girl, a woman says, 'She is the daughter of my mother's only daughter.' How is the girl related to the woman?

Accepted Answer

A) Daughter

Question 22

A woman says, "This man's son's sister is my daughter." How is the woman related to the man?

Accepted Answer

A) Wife

Question 23

Two numbers are in ratio 7:9, and their sum is 128. Find the numbers.

Accepted Answer

B) 56, 72

Question 24

If 16 + 11 = A and = B, and A% B = (A × B) - 1, then what is A% B?

Accepted Answer

C) 2

Question 25

If the sum of 28 and 22 is multiplied by 8, what is the result?

Accepted Answer

B) 400

Question 26

Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options: Assertion (A): Humayun's Tomb was the first major Mughal garden tomb and directly inspired the design of the Taj Mahal. Reason (R): It introduced the charbagh garden layout and double-domed mausoleum style that became characteristic of later Mughal architecture.

Accepted Answer

A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

Question 27

Which ancient ruler's administration is noted for its highly centralized structure?

Accepted Answer

C) Chandragupta Maurya

Question 28

Which of the following correctly reflects the evolution of Indian classical music?

Accepted Answer

D) Ragas evolved from jatis; 72-mela was by Venkatamakhi

Question 29

Consider the following statements about the phases of long jump: 1) The athlete attains maximum momentum by running on the runway before take-off. 2) During take-off, the athlete pushes off with the weaker foot to maintain balance. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Only 1 is Correct

Question 30

Mary Kom's most recent international gold medal was won at which tournament?

Accepted Answer

B) President's Cup, Indonesia

Question 31

The Regulating Act of 1773 primarily introduced changes in the Company's administration in which two distinct areas?

Accepted Answer

C) Company's constitution at home and territorial control in India.

Question 32

Consider the following statements regarding India's water-sharing treaties with its neighbours: 1) The Mahakali Treaty signed with Nepal in 1996 includes provisions for integrated development of the Mahakali River and the Pancheshwar Project. 2) The Ganga Water Treaty signed with Bangladesh in 1996 allows for the sharing of Ganga waters at Farakka throughout the entire year. Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Only 1 is Correct

Question 33

Fill in the blank: Under the SLKIC vertical of Khelo India, ____ Kendriya Vidyalayas have been adopted in partnership with KVS.

Accepted Answer

D) 6

Question 34

Consider the following statements about "The Adventures of Kakababu, Volume 1" by Sunil Gangopadhyaya: 1) A pioneering Bengali adventure novel featuring detective Kakababu with mystery and cultural themes. 2) A political satire on post-independence Indian governance. 3) An autobiography of the author's freedom fighter experiences in Bengal. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Only statement 1 is correct

Question 35

Which indian political leader addressed a special session in 2025 on "Environment, COP-30, and Global Health" ?

Accepted Answer

C) Narendra Modi

Question 36

Which of the following types of landslides involves backward rotation of the slipping material?

Accepted Answer

C) Slump

Question 37

What is meant by population density?

Accepted Answer

B) People per square kilometre

Question 38

Which of the following best reflects the fundamental objective of applying generative design in aerospace systems engineering?

Accepted Answer

B) Optimizing mechanical configurations for minimum mass and maximum structural resilience

Question 39

Which of the following statements regarding Article 270 are correct? 1) Article 270 governs the sharing of taxes between the Union and States, including proceeds from GST. 2) After the 101st Constitutional Amendment, Article 270 includes provisions for distributing revenue from Union taxes and GST. 3) The GST Compensation Cess is also shared between the Union and States under Article 270.

Accepted Answer

C) 1 & 2 only

Question 40

If Earth's radius were reduced by 1% while its mass remained unchanged, what would be the effect on the gravitational acceleration at its surface?

Accepted Answer

C) Increase by approximately 2%

Question 41

Under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita(BNSS), what is the maximum period for which a person can be held in police custody in total, even if remanded periodically by a magistrate?

Accepted Answer

D) 15 days (for initial remand, extendable)

Question 42

What is the age range for farmers to enrol in the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PM-KMY)?

Accepted Answer

B) 18-40 years

Question 43

Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options: Assertion (A): UDAN Scheme improves regional air connectivity. Reason (R): It provides financial viability gap funding to airlines.

Accepted Answer

A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

Question 44

According to the Global Cities Index 2025 by Oxford Economics, which two cities retained their top positions?

Accepted Answer

B) London and New York

Question 45

Which of the following statements about light industries is correct?

Accepted Answer

D) Use light materials to make consumer goods

Question 46

Schedule VII of the Constitution contains _______.

Accepted Answer

B) Three legislative lists

Question 47

A coastal city implements a plan to build sea walls and elevate buildings in response to rising sea levels. This action primarily falls under which category of climate change response?

Accepted Answer

D) Climate Change Adaptation.

Question 48

What specific physical quantity ensures a satellite maintains its orbit without continuous propulsion?

Accepted Answer

C) Orbital velocity

Question 49

Let x = √3 + √5 and y = √8 + √2. Which is greater?

Accepted Answer

C) y>x / y>x

Question 50

The number of red, blue, and green marbles in a bag is in the ratio 3 : 4 : 6. If 20 red marbles, 15 blue marbles, and an unknown number of green marbles are added to the bag, the ratio of red, blue, and green marbles becomes 4 : 5 : 7. Determine the number of green marbles added.

Accepted Answer

B) 5

Question 51

A and B invest ₹40,000 and ₹60,000 respectively in a business. What is A's share in a profit of ₹50,000?

Accepted Answer

B) ₹20,000

Question 52

A and B contribute to a business investment in the ratio 3:5. They earn a profit of ₹64,000. A is a working partner and receives 10% of the profit extra. What is A's total share?

Accepted Answer

B) ₹28,000

Question 53

In a team of 75 employees, the average monthly sales per employee is ₹ 1.8 lakh. If 30 junior employees average ₹ 1.2 lakh each, what is the average monthly sales figure (in ₹ lakh) for the senior employees?

Accepted Answer

B) ₹2.2 lakh

Question 54

The price of petrol shot up by 5%. Before the hike, the price was Rs. 82 per litre. A man travels 3045 km every month and his car gives a mileage of 15 km per litre. What is the increase in the monthly expenditure (to the nearest Rs.) on the man's travel due to the hike in the petrol prices?

Accepted Answer

B) ₹832

Question 55

A company placed an order for 20 high-end laptops and some quantity of standard desktops. The price of a high-end laptop was 5 times that of a standard desktop. Due to a mistake, the number of laptops and desktops was interchanged in the delivery. This caused the total bill to increase by 80%. What was the ratio of the number of high-end laptops to standard desktops in the original order?

Accepted Answer

D) 2:5

Question 56

Find the compound interest on ₹8,000 at 12% per annum for 3 years 4 months, compounded annually.

Accepted Answer

C) ₹3,689

Question 57

A candy shop owner buys three kinds of candies: red, blue, and green. Red candies are purchased at 3 for ₹15, blue candies at 4 for ₹18, and green candies at 5 for ₹22. He mixes them in the ratio 1 : 1 : 2. He sells all the mixed candies at 2 for ₹10. What is his approximate gain or loss percentage?

Accepted Answer

B) Profit of 9.29%

Question 58

The ratio of boys to girls in a school is 7:5. If 20 more girls join the school, the new ratio of boys to girls becomes 7:6. What is the total number of students in the school initially?

Accepted Answer

B) 240

Question 59

A, B, and C are capable of completing a job in 30, 45, and 90 days, respectively. A works every day, while B and C join A every fifth day. How long will it take to finish the task?

Accepted Answer

A) 25 days

Question 60

A 100-litre solution contains acid and water in the ratio 3:2. Some quantity of this solution is removed and replaced with pure acid. If the final ratio of acid to water becomes 7:3, how many litres of solution were replaced?

Accepted Answer

B) 25 litres

Question 61

The ratio of the efficiencies of two workers, P and Q, is 5 : 2. If P can complete a project in 12 days, how many days will Q take to complete the same project alone?

Accepted Answer

B) 30 days

Question 62

A car starts from point P on a circular track and an SUV starts from point Q, which is 600 meters ahead of P in the direction of motion. The car's speed is 15 m/s, and the SUV's speed is 10 m/s. The circumference of the track is 1.5 km. How much distance will the car have traveled when it first overtakes the SUV?

Accepted Answer

D) 1800 m

Question 63

A circular park having a radius of 14 m. If a 1.5 m wide path is built around it, what is the approximate area of the path?

Accepted Answer

A) 139 m²

Question 64

The line y = -x + 4 passes through which of the following points?

Accepted Answer

A) (2, 2)