SSC CGL Mock Test 39 — 2025 Tier-I PYQ (12 Sept 2025, Shift 3)

Question 1

Previous Year Paper 12 Sept, 2025 Shift 3 SSC CGL Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series: A E I, E I M, I M Q, M Q U, ?

Accepted Answer

A) QUY

Question 2

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. ACE EIM IOU MUC ?

Accepted Answer

C) QAK

Question 3

What comes next: 12, 30, 56, 90, 132, ?

Accepted Answer

A) 182

Question 4

What will be come at the place of question mark? 1, 2, 5, 26, 677, ?

Accepted Answer

A) 458330

Question 5

Find the number that fits: 2, 5, 10, 17, ?

Accepted Answer

A) 26

Question 6

Instruction: Identify the assumptions that must hold for the statement to be valid, then choose the correct option. Statement: While the world is moving towards automation, it is essential to ensure that ethical frameworks evolve alongside technological advancements to prevent misuse. Assumptions: I. Automation can lead to ethical dilemmas. II. Ethical frameworks must be updated to keep pace with technological advancements. III. Automation will eventually replace human labor in all sectors.

Accepted Answer

A) Only I and II are implicit

Question 7

The position of how many letters will remain unchanged if each of the letters in the word DEVELOP is arranged in alphabetical order?

Accepted Answer

A) Two

Question 8

Identify the similar address: No. 45, First Avenue, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600028

Accepted Answer

B) No. 45, First Avenue, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600028

Question 9

From the given options, find the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word: INTELLIGENCE

Accepted Answer

A) CANCEL

Question 10

Eight persons A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H are sitting around a circle facing the center. C is second to the right of A. E is opposite C. F is to the immediate left of E. B is to the immediate right of A. G is to the immediate left of D. Who is sitting to the right of D?

Accepted Answer

D) F

Question 11

In each of the following questions, a specific alphabetic coding pattern has been applied to the first word to form the second word. Identify the same coding logic and apply it to the third word to determine the correct answer from the given options. COUNTRY : FRXQWUB :: EXAMINE : ?

Accepted Answer

B) HADPLQH / HADPLQH

Question 12

In each of the following questions, the second word is formed by rearranging the letters of the first word using a specific transformation, such as reversal or block shifting. Identify that transformation and apply it to the third word to choose the correct option. KITCAT : CATTIK :: PENTOP : ?

Accepted Answer

B) TOPNEP / TOPNEP

Question 13

In each of the following questions, a group of three numbers/symbols is given in each option. Identify the group that does NOT follow the same pattern as the others.

Accepted Answer

D) Q10_ : P9@ : O8$

Question 14

Instruction: In a certain coding system: 'dream focus build skill' is coded as 'trq, xnz, hmd, clv' 'focus logic dream' is coded as 'trq, jkp, xnz' 'trust logic build dream' is coded as 'xnj, clv, jkp, trq' Question: What is the code for 'build skill logic trust'?

Accepted Answer

A) clv, hmd, jkp, xnj / clv, hmd, jkp, xnj

Question 15

If x+2y=14 and x-y=5, find x.

Accepted Answer

C) 8

Question 16

If 6 $ 2 = 20 and 4 $ 3 = 19, then 5 $ 2 = ?

Accepted Answer

B) 17

Question 17

If 'SAVE' is coded as '★3#5', and 'VASE' as '#3★5', then what is the code for 'EVAS'?

Accepted Answer

D) 5#3★ / 5#3★

Question 18

If the ratio of two numbers is 3:5 and their sum is 64, find the numbers

Accepted Answer

A) 24, 40

Question 19

If 5 @ 3 = 28 and 4 @ 2 = 18, then what is 6 @ 4?

Accepted Answer

A) 40

Question 20

Pointing to a girl, a man said, "She is the daughter of my mother's only son." How is the girl related to the man?

Accepted Answer

A) Daughter

Question 21

If P is the maternal uncle of Q, how is Q related to P's sister?

Accepted Answer

D) Cannot be determined

Question 22

After interchanging + & × and 3 & 9, which of the following equations will hold true?

Accepted Answer

A) (3+5)×9=48

Question 23

If a % b = 37, where a % b = a + 2b, what is the value of a and b?

Accepted Answer

B) 27, 5

Question 24

If + = x, - = +, x = ÷; then 10 + 2 - 4 × 2 = ?

Accepted Answer

C) 22

Question 25

In a tournament of 7 players, each player plays every other player once. How many matches are there?

Accepted Answer

A) 21

Question 26

Arrange the following classical dances in chronological order of earliest historical references (oldest to newest): 1. Bharatanatyam 2. Mohiniyattam 3. Kathak 4. Manipuri

Accepted Answer

C) 1 - 3 - 4 - 2 / 1 - 3 - 4 - 2

Question 27

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched with the shape of its roof?

Accepted Answer

B) Phamsana — slabs rising to a point, straight incline

Question 28

The Pongtu Festival, celebrated by the Tutsa tribe of Arunachal Pradesh, is primarily observed to seek blessings from which deity before millet harvesting?

Accepted Answer

B) Rangkhothak

Question 29

Fill in the blanks: In Teen Taal of Hindustani Classical Music, the Khali is marked on the ____ matra.

Accepted Answer

C) 9

Question 30

Why is the weight and circumference of a cricket ball strictly regulated in official matches?

Accepted Answer

B) Variations affect bounce, swing, and fairness on standard pitches

Question 31

Which Indian athlete won the first-ever Paralympic gold in archery at the Paris 2024 Paralympics?

Accepted Answer

B) Harvinder Singh

Question 32

Which city hosted the Meeting of the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs on 4 June 2018?

Accepted Answer

A) Pretoria, South Africa

Question 33

Which of the following best describes the theme of the book 'Hot Stage'?

Accepted Answer

A) A collection of modern Indian plays on social issues

Question 34

Which of the following is not typically considered a weather element?

Accepted Answer

C) Soil pH

Question 35

Which of the following about the 61st National Chess Championship is/are correct? 1.) GM Karthik Venkataraman won in Gurgaon and got ₹6 lakh. 2.) IM Neelash Saha finished 2nd but lost due to a tiebreak game vs Ganguly.

Accepted Answer

A) Only 1

Question 36

What was launched on Electrical Safety Day 2025 by MoS Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shri Shripad Naik?

Accepted Answer

B) Suraksha Shakti safety mascot

Question 37

Read the following Assertion (A) and Reason (R) carefully and choose the correct option: Assertion (A): The Chotanagpur Plateau is considered an eastern extension of the Central Highlands. Reason (R): The Chotanagpur Plateau is drained primarily by the Chambal and Betwa rivers.

Accepted Answer

C) A is true, but R is false

Question 38

In which year is the first module of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) scheduled for launch?

Accepted Answer

A) 2028

Question 39

Which statement best reflects the role of non-metallic minerals in India?

Accepted Answer

C) India has rich reserves vital for major industries.

Question 40

A Proclamation of National Emergency must be approved by each House within how many months?

Accepted Answer

A) 1

Question 41

Read the following statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the correct option: Assertion (A): The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) is widely recognized as the workhorse launch vehicle of ISRO. Reason (R): PSLV is highly versatile, capable of launching a diverse range of payloads into various Earth orbits (including Earth Observation, small Geosynchronous, and Navigation satellites), and boasts an exceptionally high mission success rate across its different variants.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 42

Which of the following is true regarding the Anglo-Indian representation in State Assemblies?

Accepted Answer

C) The provision was abolished by the 104th Constitutional Amendment.

Question 43

Which of the following changes has Bharatiya Nagarik suraksha Samhita(BNSS) brought to criminal procedure?

Accepted Answer

B) Video-recorded confessions

Question 44

Which scheme supports financial services through postmen?

Accepted Answer

B) IPPB

Question 45

Fill in the Blank: Kalbelia dance represents the movement of _____.

Accepted Answer

B) Snakes

Question 46

According to the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2025, which dimension does the country Switzerland hold 1st position in for both 2024 and 2025?

Accepted Answer

B) Infrastructure

Question 47

The 'Mangrove Cell' initiative in 2025 is primarily linked to which Indian state?

Accepted Answer

C) Maharashtra

Question 48

Read the following statements carefully and choose the correct option: Assertion (A): Iron and steel is considered a heavy industry. Reason (R): It requires lightweight raw materials like cotton and rubber.

Accepted Answer

C) A is true, but R is false

Question 49

Consider the following statements about the MISHTI Scheme: 1. It aims at mangrove plantation using scientific methods. 2. It was announced under Budget 2023-24. 3. It includes commercial leasing of mangrove forests.

Accepted Answer

A) Only 1 and 2 are correct

Question 50

Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, was abrogated by which constitutional mechanism?

Accepted Answer

A) Presidential Order under Article 370(3)

Question 51

If 60% of A = 0.3 of B = of C, find A: B: C.

Accepted Answer

A) 5 : 10 : 18

Question 52

A car travels 0.875 km in 1 minute. How far does it travel in 1 hour 45 minutes?

Accepted Answer

A) 91.875km

Question 53

The expenditure of a household on food, clothing, and entertainment is in the ratio 2 : 4 : 4. In the coming year, the cost of food is expected to fall by 10%, clothing to rise by 5%, and entertainment to fall by 15%. What is the percent change (increase or decrease) in the total household expenditure?

Accepted Answer

C) 6% decrease

Question 54

A and B invested ₹1,20,000 and ₹1,60,000 respectively. A remained for 10 months and B for 7 months. What is the total profit if B's share is ₹16,800?

Accepted Answer

A) ₹34,800

Question 55

Three groups of students have average ages 18, 20, and 22 respectively. If the number of students in the three groups is in the ratio 2:3:5, what is the overall average age?

Accepted Answer

B) 20.6

Question 56

The average of 11 numbers is 68. If the average of the first five is 63 and the average of the last five is 72, find the 6th number.

Accepted Answer

A) 73

Question 57

What is the average of all integers between 300 and 450 that are exactly divisible by 13?

Accepted Answer

B) 377

Question 58

A vendor sells shirts at ₹500 each, earning a 2% commission, and ties at ₹150 each, with a 12% commission. If he sells 3 shirts and 4 ties per day, what will be his total commission earned in 30 days?

Accepted Answer

C) ₹3060

Question 59

The profit made on an item sold for ₹2200 is equal to the loss incurred when it is sold for ₹1800. What will be the profit or loss percentage if the item is sold for ₹2050?

Accepted Answer

C) Profit of 2.5%

Question 60

A mobile phone retailer sells a phone for ₹P and earns a profit of 20%. For a special festive offer, he marks the same phone at ₹1.5P. At the offer, he provides a discount of 10%. What will be the percentage profit that he will make during the festive offer?

Accepted Answer

C) 0.62

Question 61

A shopkeeper marked an item 25% above its cost price. During a sale, he offered a discount of 10%. What was his profit percentage?

Accepted Answer

B) 12.50% / 12.50%

Question 62

A shopkeeper marks his goods at 60% above the cost price. He allows a discount of 25% on the marked price. If he also gives an additional cash discount of ₹150, and still makes a profit of 14% on the cost price, what is the cost price of the goods?

Accepted Answer

B) ₹2500

Question 63

How many approximate kgs of sugar costing ₹45 per kg must be mixed with 25 kg of sugar costing ₹32 per kg so that a 15% gain may be obtained by selling the mixture at ₹43.70 per kg?

Accepted Answer

C) 21 kg

Question 64

A right circular cone has a radius of 7 cm and height of 24 cm. What is the slant height?

Accepted Answer

A) 25 cm